RBI MPC: India’s central bank to stand pat as trade deal reduces urgency on rate cuts
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep policy rates unchanged in its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, while focusing on improving the…
Clean-label food brand The Whole Truth closes $51 million funding round led by Sofina, Sauce.vc
Clean-label food startup The Whole Truth has raised about $51 million in a funding round led by Sofina and Sauce.vc. The round, comprising primary and…
India US trade deal: EAM Jaishankar, Marco Rubio welcome new pact; discuss energy, nuclear, defence, critical minerals
New York/Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio “welcomed” the trade deal reached between President Donald Trump and Prime…
Budget 2026 pulls right levers amid tailwind from US, EU trade pacts: Experts
The budget, presented against the backdrop of strong external headwinds, has prioritised growth without losing sight of fiscal consolidation, according to experts at an ET-PwC…
High contribution to global growth draws India to the centre stage: Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian exporters stand to gain from reduction in US tariffs and trade agreement with the EU, which will also help attract investment, finance minister Nirmala…
Tax framework ensures level playing field for industry, says Arvind Shrivastava
New Delhi: The tax framework has been designed to ensure neutrality between domestic and global players, revenue secretary Arvind Shrivastava said Tuesday, highlighting budget reforms…
EPFO may ease PF interest rate to 8-8.2% in FY26
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is expected to marginally reduce the interest rate on provident fund deposits for 2025-26 to 8-8.20%, as…
‘US tariff cut may lift GDP by 20-30 bps’, say economists
New Delhi: The Indian economy is poised to gain from lowered US tariffs, with economists estimating a 20-30 basis point boost to gross domestic product…
US-India trade deal: How revised tariff will boost exports while shielding farms
India and the US reached a trade deal on Monday after months of tough negotiations. The diplomatic breakthrough led US President Donald Trump to slash…
US tariff cut to boost India’s medical devices exports
Mumbai: The US decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% is expected to significantly boost India’s medical devices exports by sharply…