Economists lower India inflation forecasts despite August uptick; GST reforms supportive
India’s retail inflation edged up modestly in August, but economists and industry leaders believe the rise is temporary and unlikely to upset the country’s broader…
India, EU committed to work for mutually beneficial trade pact soon: Goyal
India and the European Union are committed to work for a balanced and mutually beneficial free trade agreement soon, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal…
India’s headline inflation seen at 3.2% during 2025-26: Crisil
Research and ratings firm Crisil said that the headline inflation during 2025-26 is projected to be 3.2 per cent, lower than its earlier estimate of…
Dollar dominance unlikely to change in near future: Gita Gopinath
Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist and Deputy Managing Director, now back again at Harvard as a Professor, believes dollar dominance is unlikely to change…
Industry demands PLI to boost agrochemical manufacturing, cut technical imports
The Agro Chem Federation of India (ACFI) has urged the government to introduce a PLI scheme and tax holidays to reduce import dependence for technical…
August inflation above 2% dents hopes of October rate cut: SBI Research
With August inflation slightly above the 2 per cent mark, hopes for a rate cut in October have dimmed, said SBI Research in its latest…
Prices may cool down soon as tax cuts take effect; Inflation expected at 3.1% in FY26: BoB report
Prices of everyday goods and services could start to come down in the coming days, as recent cuts in indirect taxes by the government begin…
Government plans Rs 20,000 crore guarantee fund to boost infra projects
The government plans to set up a Rs 20,000-crore risk guarantee fund for the infrastructure sector to boost investments, people privy to the development said….
India aims for two PSBs on world top 20 list by 2047
NEW DELHI: India will aim to have at least two public sector banks (PSBs) among the world’s top 20 by 2047, aligned with the Viksit…
Retail inflation climbs to 2.1% in August as food prices soar
NEW DELHI: India’s retail inflation accelerated to 2.1% yearon-year in August from an eight-year low of 1.6% in July, as food prices increased, official data…