Goodbye VCRs, hello OTT: India’s inflation basket prepares for a reset
India’s inflation gauge is preparing for an overahul, shedding relics of the past as most Indians have made smartphones, streaming and app-based services a part…
IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised India’s FY26 growth estimate to 7.3%, from 6.6% projected earlier, citing a better-than expected performance in the…
CII seeks infra boost as confidence strengthens| Business News
NEW DELHI: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) urged the government to launch a second version of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) with a corpus of ₹150…
RBI likely to keep interest rates steady as inflation edges up, Crisil says
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep key policy rates unchanged at its upcoming monetary policy review meeting, slated during February…
RBI proposes to link BRICS digital currencies to reduce reliance on US dollar: Report| Business News
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital currencies to make cross-border trade and tourism payments easier, two sources…
Greenland shock: Europe’s pain proves India read Donald Trump right
The latest escalation in transatlantic tensions over Greenland has exposed a fundamental fragility in US trade commitments under President Donald Trump. Despite having signed trade…
Budget 2026: India Inc seeks GST-style simplification in customs duty structure
Ahead of the FY27 Union Budget, India Inc is urging the government to introduce a GST-style simplification of the customs duty regime to boost trade…
IMF raises India’s 2025 growth target to 7.3% while the world shakes off tariff disruptions
IMF India Growth Outlook: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upwardly revised India’s growth outlook for 2025 to 7.3%, citing better-than-expected corporate earnings in the…
Govt may levy duty to mop up windfall gains of fuel retailers| Business News
NEW DELHI: A sustained low in international oil prices has led to a surge in profits for state-run fuel retailers, prompting the government to consider mopping up…
Govt permits exports of 5 lakh tonnes of wheat flour
The government has permitted exports of 5 lakh tonnes of wheat flour and related products, according to a notification. This partial lifting of the ban…