National input cost reduction strategy to check inverted duty structure
A national input cost reduction strategy is crucial to check the inverted duty structure, the Economic Survey said as it suggested a Swadeshi (indigenous) framework…
Precious metals melt as $ flexes, world markets action heats up
Kolkata|Mumbai: Gold and silver plunged from parabolic highs Friday as a strong dollar and accelerated unwinding of yen carry trades hammered both spot prices and…
EU FTA brings India to global high table, offers $10-trillion opportunity: Piyush Goyal
India’s free trade agreement with the European Union safeguards the interests of vulnerable sectors including dairy, agriculture and fisheries, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal…
Inflation basket rejig: AirPods gain weight, food portion cut
New Delhi: AirPods, hand sanitisers, OTT subscriptions, air purifiers, ecommerce purchases, international airfares and rural housing are being added to India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI),…
Budget’s tribal push: Health & sports hubs, creches planned
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 is likely to give social sector a push through new welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, including setting up of…
Budget 2026: Full coverage on ET Now
ET NOW is set to deliver wall-to-wall coverage of Budget 2026, offering viewers sharp insights, real-time analysis, and expert perspectives on what the budget means…
Fiscal deficit at 54.5% of FY26 target at Dec end
The central government’s fiscal deficit until December this financial year narrowed to 54.5% of the annual target, compared with 56.7% a year before, as net…
‘Recent FTAs to give India’s exports a meaningful boost’, says chief economic advisor
India’s net FDI inflows will likely accelerate once the issue of high US tariffs is resolved, said V Anantha Nageswaran, chief economic advisor. Speaking to…
NCLT approves SaaS startup MoEngage’s reverse flip plan
The National Company Law Tribunal has approved a plan by software-as-a-service startup MoEngage to shift its domicile from the US to India, according to an…
FM to interact with 30 college students after presentation of Union Budget on Feb 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with around 30 college students from different regions of the country after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27…