The Government of India has launched a pilot project to transfer food subsidies using Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry.The…
Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) are set to reshape global labour markets, offering a significant boost to economic productivity while simultaneously threatening to aggravate social strains and wealth inequality,…
The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held from February 23 to 26, 2026 in New Delhi, concluded on Wednesday. The Terms of Reference (ToR),…
India is considering incentives for thermal power plants to encourage greater flexibility in power generation, as policymakers look to create more headroom for renewable energy while maintaining grid stability.With record…
Kamakshya Trivedi, Head of Global FX, Interest Rates and Emerging Markets Strategy Research at Goldman Sachs, said concerns around artificial intelligence (AI) and equity market reactions are more significant than…
In 2026, global investing will hinge on one key question: what the data says about real productivity gains from artificial intelligence (AI), says Julien Lafargue, Chief Market Strategist at Barclays…
Foreign inflows into Indian equities are on the rise. With the help of indications of better earnings momentum and softening valuations, foreign inflows into Indian equities in February are expected…
Global debt climbed to a record $348 trillion at the end of 2025, after nearly $29 trillion was added over the year in the fastest yearly build-up since the pandemic…
“We are living quarter se quarter tak… not making enough money to invest in R&D.”That was the blunt admission from Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group, capturing…
Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India should “never look to emulate” China’s development model, asserting that the country’s growth path must be rooted in democratic values and human engagement.“The Chinese…
A growing sense of disquiet and discomfort is spreading within the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) cadre as prolonged delays in postings at the Central Board of Indirect…
Smartphone has become India's top export category with overseas shipments worth $30 billion in 2025, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday, February 25.The minister shared the…
Chances of benchmark interest rate going up are ”negligible” notwithstanding building up of inflationary pressure on account of geopolitical tensions, external member of RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Saugata Bhattacharya…
In a ruling that could influence how tax authorities pursue company executives in GST investigations, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday set aside personal penalties exceeding ₹400 crore imposed on…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release a new GDP series on February 27, shifting the base year from 2011-12 to FY23.Whenever the base year changes, the…
Chetan Ahya, Chief Asia Economist, Morgan Stanley believes the fact that tariffs did not end up being as severe as initially feared, the sharp escalation seen in April 2025 was…
International investors are increasingly concerned about being caught underweight if India rebounds, said Pratik Gupta, CEO and Co-Head of Kotak Institutional Equities, speaking on the sidelines of the firm’s Chasing…
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a 5% increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute for the 2026-27 (July–June) season.The MSP has been raised by ₹275 per…
The Government of India has permitted the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, amending the existing export policy under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023.According to a release…
India will resume trade negotiations with the United States once there is “greater clarity” on the evolving situation, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday, even as…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677…
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have formally launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the signing of a Joint Statement in New Delhi.The Joint Statement on…
Rajya Sabha MP and former Indian ambassador to US Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that it is too early to determine the final tariff on Indian exporters, stressing the need to…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated that all banks must remove dark patterns—deceptive design tricks in apps and websites—by July 2026, aiming to protect consumers from misleading or…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved enhanced delegation to POWERGRID under the existing guidelines dated 4th February, 2010 of the Department of…
The tool has been used 13 times and the manner in which most of these cases ended may be a sign of its purpose and efficacy.By CNBCTV18.com February 24, 2026, 3:45:43…
The government has proposed selling GAIL's stakes in city gas distribution companies, followed by a listing of GAIL Gas.This forms part of the ₹16.72 lakh crore National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0,…
The government has proposed the redevelopment of two iconic hotel properties in the national capital — The Ashok Hotel and Hotel Samrat — under the second phase of the National…
The European Union froze ratification of its US trade deal until President Donald Trump solidifies his upended tariff plans, injecting economic turbulence into an already strained relationship.EU lawmakers on Monday…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has urged industry to seek support under the Export Promotion Mission to meet international approvals and compliance requirements, including REACH regulations, carbon border adjustment…
India should not rush to sign a trade agreement with the United States without clarity on the future use of American tariff powers, former Ambassador Mohan Kumar told CNBC-TV18, warning…
India has reduced RoDTEP benefits to 50% of notified rates, aligning with lower FY27 allocation. Experts warn the move could raise export costs and dent competitiveness in price-sensitive global markets.2…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, February 23, said gold demand in India has not reached “alarming proportions”, noting that purchases remain within the country’s traditional consumption pattern despite elevated…
Indian exports to the US will attract an additional 10% tariff against 25% currently for 150 days starting Tuesday after the American Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s sweeping…
GST compliance in India has moved well beyond return filing. Investigation authorities have sharpened their tools, the portal now auto-flags mismatches, and the consequences of non-compliance have escalated from interest…
Indian equity markets could see improved earnings growth in the next financial year 2026-27 (FY27), supported by policy measures such as tax changes and interest rate cuts, according to Vetri…
Sanjeev Prasad, MD & Co-Head of Kotak Institutional Equities, said the temporary nature of the recent US trade tariff changes makes it difficult for businesses and investors to draw firm…
Reacting to the fresh fraud probe at IDFC First Bank, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, “As a policy, we do not comment on any individual bank or regulated entity. We…
Amid ongoing unpredictability in the US trade policy, Indian exporters in the textile and auto ancillary sectors are closely watching the implications of newly adjusted tariffs.Ramkrishna Forgings Managing Director Naresh…
India may be tempted to celebrate the latest turn in the US tariff saga, but that would be premature, cautions Taimur Baig, Managing Director & Chief Economist, DBS Group Research.…
The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday, February 20, that President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful, but importers are still being…
India’s export outlook to the United States (US) has improved after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping reciprocal tariffs, with nearly 55% of shipments now set to face a 15%…
India is entering a period of economic opportunity driven by favourable demographics and growing capabilities, but sustaining that momentum will require focused investments in people, skilling and productive sectors, BVR…
India and Brazil on Saturday set a bilateral trade target of more than USD 20 billion in the next five years, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wideranging talks with…
When most of the conversation around artificial intelligence revolves around job losses and chatbot supremacy, Vijay Shekhar Sharma is making a different bet. In an interview, the Paytm founder argued…
Sharp and recurring spikes in tomato, onion and potato prices are the main source of volatility in India’s headline retail inflation, according to a study published in the February issue…
The Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has revised the base year of India’s Merchandise Trade Indices to FY2022-23 (2022-23 =…
India's private sector accelerated in February led by robust demand for goods even as services growth was broadly steady, according to a survey that also showed intensifying inflationary pressures.HSBC's flash…
The completion of the India-EU free trade negotiations and the interim trade pact between India and the US are likely to play a significant role in the coming years by…
The RBI, on February 20, said that the Union Budget 2026-27 reaffirms the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline while strengthening resilience, innovation and long-term economic growth.According to the RBI bulletin…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India’s expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) has significantly improved market access for Indian exporters. He noted that nearly 70%…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal today launched seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), an initiative of the Department of Commerce aimed at empowering Micro,…
The minutes of the Reserve Bank of India’s February Monetary Policy Committee meeting underline a broad consensus: India’s growth outlook is improving while inflation remains contained, making the current policy…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the United Kingdom and Oman are likely to be operationalised by April 2026, while the…
India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves rose sharply by $8.6 billion to a record high of $725.7 billion in the week ended February 13, 2026, as per the latest Reserve Bank…
India’s core sector growth slowed to 4% in January 2026, with steel and cement expanding strongly while coal, crude oil, and natural gas production weakened, signaling broad-based moderation.By Megha Rani…
In a notable order reinforcing procedural safeguards during tax investigations, the Bombay High Court has allowed videography of summons proceedings conducted by GST authorities, while permitting the presence of legal…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the 1st tranche of the bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the United States is likely to be operationalised by…
The signing of the executive order on US reducing tariffs on India to 18% includes a number of aspects and will happen soon, United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor…
Manish Gunwani, Head – Equity at Bandhan AMC, said Indian IT stocks may not yet qualify as bargain buys despite recent corrections. The fund house manages assets worth ₹610.84 crore…
Shares of PSU banks gained more than 3% in early trading on Friday, with the Nifty PSU Bank index rising over 1% to ₹9,603.5 at 10:47 am. The gains were…
Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Friday, February 20, placed the US-India partnership at the centre of the global AI conversation, saying the two countries will play a defining…
President Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto finalised a trade agreement Thursday, ending months of uncertainty with an accord that’s expected to lower US tariffs and see Jakarta facilitate…
The United States trade deficit widened sharply in December, rising nearly 33% to $70.3 billion and marking the second consecutive monthly increase, according to data released by the Commerce Department’s…
The Income Tax Department has begun issuing bulk “NUDGE” communications to taxpayers, prompting them to review their income tax returns (ITRs) and correct possible discrepancies such as underreported income, undisclosed…
Ashish Gupta, CIO at Axis Asset Management Company, said the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) will reduce the cost of IT services but increase overall technology spending.“One thing is very…
Artificial intelligence has the potential to lift millions out of poverty and expand the economic pie across India and the Global South, Anthropic co-founder and CEO Dario Amodei said at…
The International Monetary Fund faulted China’s economic policies for causing waste at home and damage abroad and called for a reorientation by Beijing to embrace a model based on domestic…
French shipping major CMA CGM has concluded an order for strategic vessels and launches a dedicated R&D hub in India. As a part of its commitment, the group announced an…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to mandate the use of a Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) for all over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions in India, effective January 1, 2027.In…
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, participated in a roundtable meeting with over 35 prominent Norwegian CEOs and investors in Oslo on Wednesday (February 18). The session…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on February 18 said farmers will have no cause for complaint once the final text of the proposed India–US trade agreement is made public,…
Artificial intelligence is not just another technology cycle — it is a “civilisational change” that will unlock massive new opportunities for businesses and for India’s IT services industry, according to…
Donald Trump has announced the purported 'launch' of the US-Japan trade deal. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "Our MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan has just launched!"As part…
India is unlikely to offer any tariff concessions on gold in its proposed free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a government source said, signalling a cautious approach…
In order to support liquidity in the banking system, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has purchased government securities equivalent to 47% of the Centre's total bond issuances so far…
The Trump administration is considering adjustments to its steel and aluminium tariffs, while maintaining that the underlying metals tariffs would remain. The move follows concerns from companies over compliance burdens…
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu on Tuesday, presenting the Interim Budget for 2026-27 in the Assembly, alleged that severe fiscal stress has been caused by the actions of the…
Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra has said that despite a fall in estimates of sugar production in the current year are down from 343 lakh tons (LT) to 330 LT, India…
The Reserve Bank of India, on Tuesday, issued draft directions on foreign exchange dealings of authorised persons to update the rules that govern how they transact in the forex market.The…
India’s online shopping and travel industries accounted for the bulk of consumer refund complaints over the past nine months, with the National Consumer Helpline facilitating ₹52 crore in refunds across…
Sivaramakrishnan Ganapathi, Vice Chairman and MD of Gokaldas Exports, said the company expects revenue growth of around 12–15% in the financial year 2026–27 (FY27), supported by stable order visibility and…
The Committee against Smuggling & Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE), a think-tank under the aegis of the industry association FICCI, observed the 5th Anti-Smuggling Day on February 11. The…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday (February 16) notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026, introducing changes to the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB)…
India and the US have not negotiated a chapter on digital trade in the interim trade pact, and it will be taken up as part of the bilateral trade agreement…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on February 16 met representatives of select micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and MSME associations in Mumbai as part of the…
India’s currency in circulation (CiC) has surged to an all-time high of nearly ₹40 lakh crore as of January 31, 2026. In the same breath, UPI transactions in value terms…
India’s unemployment rate rose to 5% in January 2026, up from 4.8% in December, according to the latest data released by the government on Monday, indicating a marginal month-on-month uptick…
India and the United States are moving to translate the broad contours of their latest trade understanding into a formal legal agreement, with chief negotiator Darpan Jain set to travel…
India’s trade deficit widened in January 2026, even as the country registered strong growth in both merchandise and services exports, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, February 16. The…
India’s new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series is expected to provide better coverage of consumption patterns and price tracking, while upcoming gross domestic product (GDP) methodology changes are unlikely to…
Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit, S Krishnan, Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), spoke about India’s growing position as an AI talent hub. He…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates arrived in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati on Monday, February 16, ahead of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where he held meetings with Chief Minister N…
India's wholesale inflation rose to 1.81 percent in January from 0.83 percent, mainly due to higher food prices and increased manufacturing sector costs. Certain kitchen items remain significantly cheaper than…
Japan's economic output in the fourth quarter of 2025 was significantly worse than anticipated, reporting anaemic growth. This comes after a severe contraction in the preceding quarter.This comes to pass…
India’s dealmaking landscape is set for a structural shift after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) formally allowed banks to undertake acquisition financing, a long-standing demand from the banking and…
Pension Fund Regulatory And Development Authority (PFRDA) Chairman S Ramann on Friday said three pensions funds are working on introducing plans bundled with health covers for the benefit of investors.The…
RBI on Friday, February 13, proposed that banks be allowed to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts with safeguards such as an exposure ceiling of 10% of the bank's eligible…
The US Senate should move ahead with President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chairman, even as a criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell remains…
Bank credit growth remained firmly in double digits, rising to 14.6% year-on-year as of January 31, accelerating from 13.1% in the previous fortnight, data released by the Reserve Bank showed…
At a time when global funding for humanitarian aid and climate action is shrinking, the world risks weakening its ability to respond to pandemics and food crises, Raj Shah, President…
Cross-selling income from insurance typically accounts for 20-30% of a bank’s income, said Dinesh Khara, former Chairman of State Bank of India, adding that the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI)…
A measure of inflation may have fallen to a five-year low in January as rental costs have cooled, a sign that some prices are moderating while Americans continue to grapple…
The Reserve Bank on Thursday, February 12, came out with draft rules governing banks' engagement of loan recovery systems, mandating training for agents and also recordings of all calls.A bank…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday rejected Opposition claims that the middle class is being squeezed, saying rising personal income tax collections reflect expansion and formalisation of the economy —…
The Government of India on Thursday, February 12, bought back government securities (G-secs) worth ₹75,504.43 crore from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) through a switch auction, while issuing bonds…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the draft Income-tax Rules, 2026 along with new tax forms, offering the first detailed look at how the Income-tax Act, 2025…
Free food grains will not be included in India’s inflation index as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) must reflect actual household spending, MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg said, as the new…
Payment digitisation improved further in the six months to September 2025, continuing a year-long trend, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday, February 12.The composite Reserve Bank of India - Digital…
India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), came in at 2.75% in January 2026 under the new base year (FY24).While the headline number is slightly higher than…
Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday said India’s new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series better captures how households spend today, setting the stage for more accurate inflation readings…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday (February 12) said the proposed US trade deal would not hurt India’s textile and farm sectors, citing the scale of India’s exports.Pointing…
India’s retail inflation, measured by the All India Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 2.75% in January 2026 compared with January 2025, according to provisional data released by the Ministry…
The real story in markets right now may not be weak information technology stocks but a quiet turnaround in the broader economy.Neelkanth Mishra, Head of Global Research at Axis Capital…
With nearly one-third of the world’s top 500 companies and about a quarter of the top 2,000 firms now running capability centres in the country, “India is the GCC capital…
The government will release the retail inflation data for January based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series on Thursday, which will also reflect price movements in airfares, e-commerce…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday urged Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry bodies to make full use of free trade agreements (FTAs) to strengthen India’s presence in global…
India’s largest consumer internet platforms are posting record orders, expanding dark store networks and commanding soaring valuations. Yet even as the growth narrative gathers pace, worker strikes and mounting discontent…
India’s new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series will be unveiled on February 12 along with the inflation reading for January 2026, with early estimates suggesting headline inflation could come in…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday rejected allegations that the Centre had short-changed states in tax transfers, telling the Lok Sabha that the government had fully complied with the Finance…
Net direct tax collections for FY26 rose 9.4% year-on-year to ₹19.43 lakh crore as of February 10, according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Wednesday. The increase…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on February 11, issued draft Responsible Business Conduct Amendment Directions, 2026, setting out detailed norms on advertising, marketing and sale of financial products and…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday defended the Union Budget for FY27 in the Lok Sabha, saying the government has prioritised capital expenditure and higher transfers to states to sustain…
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator has introduced the Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors (SWAGAT-FI) framework to simplify market entry.“SWAGAT-FI is a category…
Goldman Sachs has raised India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026-27 (FY27) to 7% from 6.8% earlier, driven by improving trade arithmetic and an expected revival in private…
The future of everyday care economy is a shared responsibility, where policymakers, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, corporates, not-for-profit, research bodies and consumers need to work together to nurture a healthier India,…
The White House has revised the wording of its fact sheet on the proposed India-US trade agreement, tempering some of its earlier phrasing on India’s planned purchases of American goods…
India has already started “winding down” its purchases of Russian oil, and New Delhi is “ramping back up” buying energy from America and other sources, United States Trade Representative (USTR)…
The government on Tuesday informed a parliamentary panel that India will continue to import crude oil from the countries where it is cheap and of the best quality, and the…
Days after India and the United States unveiled an interim trade deal, Washington has announced a separate trade arrangement with Bangladesh—promptly raising concerns that India’s hard-won advantage in textile exports…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to address the Reserve Bank of India’s central board on February 23, focusing on key measures announced in the FY27 Budget. The discussion…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflow in the banking sector has declined from $898 million in FY23 to $115 million in FY25, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Total FDI inflow includes…
After months of uncertainty, finally there appears to be some certainty. The US and India issued a synchronised joint statement announcing a ‘framework for an Interim Agreement.’ As per the…
AI operating closer to citizens can enable faster responses at hospitals, transport hubs and service points. Built on platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI and DigiLocker, deeper AI integration can strengthen…
Textile stocks in India are likely to be in focus on Tuesday, February 10, amid concerns that Bangladesh’s ongoing trade engagement with the United States could alter sourcing incentives in…
Bangladesh and the United States have signed a landmark Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs, a move expected to deepen economic ties and expand market access for both countries.The deal was signed…
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on February 9 addressed the Board Members of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in New Delhi, outlining the key tenets…
India’s growth outlook is seeing a meaningful upgrade after the US rolled back penal tariffs on Indian goods, but economists and market strategists caution that the relief may not translate…
The foreign secretary’s comments came days after US President Donald Trump rolled back a 25 per cent additional tariff on Indian goods in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases.By…
The Income-Tax Department's NUDGE -- a technology-enabled campaign to prompt taxpayers to pay dues before initiating penal procedures -- could be adopted by various other government departments like the CBIC…
Taxpayers are set to see simpler returns, higher exemption limits and fewer compliance disputes as the Income Tax Department prepares to notify new rules and return forms under the Income…
India's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 6.4% in the financial year ending March 2027, the fastest among G-20 nations, says international ratings agency Moody's.By India's own record, a 6.4%…
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said H-1B visa restrictions did not come up in his discussions with US counterparts, but feedback from Indian industry suggests there is little…
The executive order issued by US President Donald Trump to reduce tariffs on Indian exports is expected to take effect as early as next week, even before the formal signing…
The key focus of the government’s ₹12.2 lakh crore capex for the next fiscal will be mainly on sectors like shipbuilding, national highways, railways, and metro train projects, Expenditure Secretary…
The Government of India is closely engaged with the US for electronics, IP-related matters and will significantly increase trade in technology products, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, February…
Building on the Union Budget’s broader push to position India as a globally competitive manufacturing and supply-chain hub, the government has issued further clarifications on the proposed component warehousing framework,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday chose caution over clarity, keeping the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retaining a “neutral” stance, even as…
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (Februray 7) detailed the key provisions and expected impacts of the India–US interim trade framework, highlighting benefits for exporters, consumers, and domestic industry.Speaking…
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar has raised concerns over the provision in the India–US interim trade framework that links tariff relief to India curbing purchases of Russian oil, saying it could…
Even as the recently announced interim trade framework agreement between India and the US has sparked optimism, leading trade expert Abhijit Das advised to exercise caution.Speaking to CNBC TV-18, Das,…
Former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has criticised the Russian oil-related provisions in the recently announced India-US interim trade framework, calling them “plain political bullying” and warning that they could create…
The recently announced India-US interim trade framework marks an end to a period of "coldness" in bilateral relations, according to Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management.Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Khemani…
India and the United States may have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement and a rollback of key tariffs, but closing the deal will not be easy and…
The United States (US) and India on Saturday (February 7) announced that they have finalised a framework for an interim trade agreement, marking a step toward a broader bilateral trade…
The recently announced India–US interim trade agreement could have significant macro and market implications for India, particularly by supporting the rupee and reviving foreign investment flows, according to Mihir Vora,…
India and the United States have moved closer to a major trade reset after Washington issued an executive order withdrawing an additional 25% oil-linked tariff on Indian goods, while both…
India–US interim trade deal LIVE updates: India and the United States announce an interim trade pact lowering tariffs, ending extra US duties on Indian goods, and boosting prospects for a…
India will move to a risk-based premium framework for deposit insurance from April 1, 2026, marking a significant shift from the flat-rate system that has been in place for over…
The country's domestic copper consumption is likely to grow at 10-12% annually over the next two years, though at a moderated pace from the 14-15% surge seen in the first…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed banks to lend directly to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with safeguards, in a move aimed at improving financing access for the…
Indian equity markets have seen sharp swings in recent sessions, tracking global uncertainty linked to artificial intelligence (AI) spending outlook, US monetary policy direction, and currency movements.Manishi Raychaudhuri, CEO of…
1 / 6The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in the first policy post-Budget 2026, has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, extending its pause after the December 2025 rate…
Dhaka is moving to sign the Bangladesh-United States trade agreement on February 9, days before national elections. Almost nothing is known publicly about what the deal contains. The timing, more…
The quarterly projections for FY27 were revised, with growth estimated at 6.9% and 7% in the first and second quarters of the fiscal year, respectively.By Asmita Pant February 6, 2026,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday, February 6, retained its FY26 inflation projection at 2.0%, citing easing price pressures and a more benign inflation trajectory.During…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India, left its policy repo rates unchanged at 5.25% on Friday, February 6, having cut rates back in December by…
The India-US trade deal has left out key agricultural produce such as rice, wheat, soya and corn, top government sources told CNBC-TV18.The India-US trade pact also does not include sugar…
RBI MPC meet 2026 LIVE: RBI led by Sanjay Malhotra to announce monetary policy after MPC’s final FY26 review, following the Union Budget 2026–27 and India–US trade agreement, impacting growth…
Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur has said government borrowing of Rs 17.2 lakh crore for the next financial year will be completed in a non-disruptive manner, ensuring that enough funds…
The opposition AIADMK has rolled out a fresh set of welfare promises ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, reviving its proposal to waive education loans while adding new commitments…
India has signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the 6-nation Gulf Cooperation Council. GCC comprises of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait,…
The Bank of England (BOE) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.75% at its first policy meeting of 2026, with policymakers split over the next move as inflation remains…
The government on Thursday imposed a minimum import price of Rs 100 per piece on umbrellas, a move which would help boost domestic manufacturing of the product.Import of an umbrella…
A sharp divergence between state governments and the Centre over the sharing of tax revenues has come into focus during submissions to the Finance Commission, laying bare a familiar but…
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated that New Delhi remains open to exploring the commercial merits of any new crude supply options, including from Venezuela, as part of its…
India’s Global Capability Centre (GCC) story is no longer a niche corporate strategy. It is fast becoming a central pillar of the country’s employment engine, office real estate cycle, and…
India’s trade discussion with the US is expanding beyond goods, with experts saying services payments, student spending, and earnings by US firms in India could significantly alter the overall trade…
US President Donald Trump said that India would buy American products worth $500 billion as part of the latest trade agreement between the two countries.Defending the details of the pact,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) February 2026 monetary policy is expected to focus more on liquidity management than on interest rate changes. Market participants believe inflation remains under control…
Toll collection on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway has been suspended, and the entry of vehicles has been restricted from both ends of the expressway after a gas tanker overturned in the…
Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Industries is receiving as many as three partnership proposals every month from global players, underscoring what he described as India’s stable and predictable policy regime.“We are…
United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and the US have decided to move towards sealing a free trade agreement (FTA), with the US…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep policy rates unchanged in its upcoming February 6 meeting, even as the recently concluded US-India tariff deal significantly improves India’s…
While the commerce minister Piyush Goyal did not address reports around a possible renouncement of Russian oil purchases under the recently announced US-India bilateral deal, the detailed terms of which…
India's services PMI in January increased to 58.5, marking a slight recovery from the 11-month low in December at 58, though hiring remained subdued, according to S&P Global-HSBC's India Services…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 announcement of a new expert panel on banking reforms could pave the way for sweeping changes in India’s financial sector — including a…
India’s semiconductor ambitions are moving closer to reality, with the first chip manufacturing projects approved under the government’s flagship Semicon 1 programme expected to begin commercial production in the coming…
US President Donald Trump's decision to slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18% augurs well for the country as it will boost exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Tuesday."So, actually…
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOCPA) and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd (SMFC) to support financing for…
Speaking exclusively to CNBC International, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the United States and India have agreed on the core elements of a trade arrangement that is now being…
After months of tense negotiations and uncertainty, the United States and India have agreed on a trade deal that brings down US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%—a…
Indian equity markets reacted sharply to the India-US trade agreement announced earlier this week, as industry leaders welcomed the reduction in tariffs on Indian exports and flagged improved visibility for…
India has protected its sensitive sectors such as dairy and agriculture under the informal US-India trade deal, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said during a press meet today (February 3). The…
Industry leaders have struck an optimistic note after the United States and India agreed on a trade deal that brings down US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%,…
The India-US trade agreement is expected to reduce uncertainty for businesses and support overall economic sentiment, according to Axis Bank Chief Economist Neelkanth Mishra. The deal lowers tariffs on Indian…
DFS Secretary M Nagaraju has said the high-level committee on banking reforms will examine “, if new banks are required, anything related to the banking sector “. This could also…
The trade deal with the US could deliver a meaningful boost to competitiveness for the Indian economy, especially when combined with a similar agreement with the European Union, making this…
India is expected to continue buying some Russian oil even as imports have fallen from earlier levels, according to former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal. He said purchases have already declined…
India and the United States have struck a trade deal under which US tariffs on Indian goods will be cut to 18%, with punitive levies linked to India’s purchases of…
The Budget takes a measured, reform-oriented approach, focusing on stronger institutions, improved access to capital and modernised regulation. While it signals continued intent to boost ease of doing business and…
A trade breakthrough between India and the United States is being seen as more than just a diplomatic win. Fund managers say it could shift market mood, bring foreign money…
There's a sharp increase in India's growth estimate post the tariff reduction. This has implications for the rupee, and by extension, to the monetary policy review due to start tomorrow.By…
With one agreement between US President Donald Trump and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the tariffs on Indian exports to the US went from the highest in the world…
Australia’s central bank raised its key interest rate on Tuesday, becoming the first major monetary authority to hike this year, as it judged domestic inflation pressures were persistent enough to…
India is aiming to raise its defence spending to around 2.5% of GDP over the next five years, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said in an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18,…
The India-US free trade agreement (FTA) will see exports of more American farm products to the Indian markets, US Secretary for Agriculture Brooke Rollins said on Tuesday, February 3."New US-India…
The interim trade agreement announced between India and the United States has helped ease uncertainty in the bilateral economic relationship and removed a key overhang for investors, according to Nisha…
India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 25%, US President Donald…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday clarified that the government’s proposed tax holiday for data centres and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) will not be restricted only to foreign multinational corporations,…
India and the US have announced a historic trade deal on Monday, February 2, after months and multiple rounds of negotiations between the two parties. As part of the deal,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has defended the Union Budget 2026–27 against criticism from Opposition-ruled states, arguing that policy continuity has remained intact despite an increasingly volatile global environment.In an interview…
The labour market impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is still unfolding both in India and globally, said V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), on Monday (February 2), asserting that…
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said concerns over market valuations, sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and uncertainty surrounding signals from the United…
Union Budget 2026 reinforces India’s commitment to fiscal federalism, with the Centre maintaining the 41% share of the divisible tax pool for states, Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam said in an…
The government has not lost its disinvestment mojo and remains on track, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Arunish Chawla said, pushing back against concerns over the…
Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has said the government is working on modalities to address capacity utilisation issues in Special Economic Zones…
Sustaining a 7-8% economic growth is the government's top priority, as it will benefit all citizens and create more jobs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said.In an interaction with college…
A day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said India is “in the midst of multiple negotiations” and is actively engaging with markets…
Highlighting India’s status as the world’s largest coconut producer, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a comprehensive Coconut Production Scheme to boost output and productivity. Noting that nearly 10 million farmers…
S&P Global Ratings on Monday said it is confident that the Indian government will achieve its 4.3% fiscal deficit target for FY27 despite a projected dip in goods and services…
Ridham Desai, Managing Director and Chief Equity Strategist (India) at Morgan Stanley, said India’s relative valuations are now close to their lowest levels ever, last seen during the global financial…
Incentives alone don’t drive industry; actual demand does. In an era of limited resources and unlimited risks, the Modi administration has pivoted to focus on ideas that are working and…
Economists across major institutions expect the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the repo rate unchanged in its February 6, 2026, policy meeting. Experts from Nomura,…
S Naren, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages assets worth around $3.04 billion, said there is meaningful room for a correction in global equity…
Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank and Head of Global Research at Axis Capital, said the Union Budget’s biggest problem is not spending or fiscal discipline but the way…
India's manufacturing activity expanded in January as the Purchasing Managers' Index came in at 55.4 in January in comparison to 55 in the previous month.In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance,…
China's manufacturing activity increased in January, which is a rare hint of hope for an economy that has been faltering, as per a private poll.According to a statement issued on…
The 16th Finance has factored in a high degree of capex by both the Centre and States to build world-class infrastructure. The Finance Commission also said this will need to…
The 16th Finance Commission headed by Arvind Panagariya, has not recommended revenue deficit grants to states. Nor has the Commission recommended any sector‑specific or state‑specific grants. The FY27 Budget, which marks…
India has not allocated funds for the Chabahar port project in Iran in the Union Budget for 2026-27 and has halved the development assistance for Bangladesh to ₹60 crore in…
Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026-27 failed the test of economic strategy and economic statesmanship as it did not address several…
Global experts welcomed the Union Budget 2026, describing it as a long-term, stability-focused roadmap that strengthens India’s attractiveness as an investment destination amid global uncertainty.A key highlight of the budget…
The Union Budget 2026–27 has laid out significant allocations and initiatives for real estate, urban development, and transportation infrastructure. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)–Urban has been allocated ₹18,625 crore,…
Union Budget 2026 has reinforced India’s push towards decarbonisation, crude diversification and long-term energy security, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told CNBC-TV18, highlighting major steps that support both economic growth…
Arunish Chawla, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary, said that policy options around reducing stake in public sector companies below 51% are being examined. He said the…
The recent weakness in the rupee is largely a reflection of global uncertainty and volatile capital flows, and not something that can be addressed through short-term Budget measures, Chief Economic…
Even as the rupee remains under pressure, India’s external flows are holding up better than headline moves suggest, according to Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur, who flagged strong FDI inflows…
Services exports have strong growth potential and the Union Budget has taken steps to make compliance easier for the sector, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said after trade discussions with global…
State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman CS Setty on February 1 said the Union Budget 2026’s strong thrust on services and manufacturing is likely to support a further uptick in…
India’s Gender Budget has crossed the ₹5 lakh crore-mark for the first time since its introduction in the 2005 Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget allocated ₹5,00,878 crore…
The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to an advanced stage, with technical and financial bids now invited, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla said on Saturday, January 31.In a post-Budget…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Union Budget has set the stage for a slightly larger-than-anticipated borrowing programme, raising near-term concerns for bond markets even as the government’s fiscal assumptions…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 largely stayed away from tinkering with personal income tax rates or long-term capital gains rules, but delivered an unexpected jolt to the markets…
The Union Budget 2026-27 has signalled a calibrated tightening of the Centre’s subsidy bill, with the sharpest squeeze visible in fertilisers as policymakers weigh structural reforms in nutrient pricing. The…
Borrowing concerns have not fully gone away after Budget 2026, but there were no major negative surprises on the fiscal front, according to Sajjid Chinoy, Head of Asia Economic Research…
In Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman signalled a shift from simply supporting start-up creation to enabling scale -- building globally competitive start-ups through capital infusion, technology investment, and…
Capital expenditure has emerged as the centrepiece of Union Budget 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman describing the outlay as the highest in a decade, as the government seeks to…
Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, has drawn a largely positive response from industry leaders, who see it as a continuation of the government’s…
The Union Budget has allowed SEZs (Special Economic Zones) to sell in the domestic market at lower duties. Government sources told CNBC-TV18 that operational details for the scheme will be…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Union Budget, has provisioned ₹9,000 crore under the Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility, which is part of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS),…
Calling it a clear shift in India’s growth strategy, BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of Niti Aayog, said the Budget 2026 marks a decisive push towards making India a global services powerhouse,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Union Budget, has provisioned ₹95,692 crore for the rural employment scheme Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G).The law ensures 125…
Union Budget 2026 stayed away from big surprises and instead focused on continuity, infrastructure spending, and targeted policy action, according to former top government officials who shared their views on…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday (February 1) allocated ₹2,81,377 crore to the Indian Railways in the Budget 2026–27, up 10% from ₹2,55,445 crore in the previous year’s allocation.Spending…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of ₹1,62,671 crore for the agriculture sector in the Union Budget on Sunday, February 1 , rising 7% from 2025-26's revised estimate of…
The government has allocated ₹13,705.63 crore to the Department of Space in the Union Budget for 2026–27, marking a modest increase of about ₹289 crore, or just over 2%, from…
The Indian government has set its fiscal deficit target (the difference between the government expenditure and income) for FY27 at 4.3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the Union…
The Union Budget 2026 has allocated ₹12.2 lakh crore towards capital expenditure (capex), underlining the government’s continued emphasis on infrastructure-driven growth and public investment as a demand anchor for the…
Budget 2026: Stocks that should be on your radar during FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speechIn just a few hours from now, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union…
Gross Goods and Service Tax collections rose 6.2% to over ₹1.93 lakh crore in January, a two-month high, sources said on Sunday (February 1). The collections are up 10.79% month-on-month…
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the Centre will soon introduce new laws related to seeds and pesticides to protect farmers' interest and curb the supply of…
Adani Power MD Anil Sardana says the Budget must push discom privatisation as finances improve, warning reform momentum has stalled after UP’s planned move was deferred.By CNBCTV18.com January 31, 2026, 3:47:29…
More than 70 top CEOs and business leaders shared their expectations from the upcoming union budget at the CNBC-TV18–CII Budget Barometer, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).…
Overall, the new consumer price index (CPI) series provides a more coherent, robust, and analytically tractable nominal anchor for macroeconomic surveillance and policy formulation in an economy undergoing rapid structural…
India Power Corporation Limited (IPCL) on Friday, January 30, said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Bhutan's Green Energy Power Private Limited to develop a 70 MW solar…
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it has arrested former Reliance Communications (RCOM) president Punit Garg on money-laundering charges in an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud against group…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to a record high of ₹65.24 lakh crore ($709.41 billion) as of January 23, up from ₹63.73 lakh crore ($701.36 billion) a week earlier, according…
India and the World Bank Group (WBG) have launched a five-year Country Partnership Framework aimed at accelerating growth and creating jobs.The framework will provide $8-10 billion in annual financing, focusing…
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday led a procession of hundreds of party supporters at Narendrapur near Kolkata, demanding the arrest of the owners of a city-based popular food…
India’s fiscal arithmetic showed a measure of consolidation in the first nine months of 2025-26, with the Centre’s deficit narrowing 6.4% year-on-year to ₹8.56 lakh crore in April–December, according to…
The negotiations between India and Chile for a free trade agreement (FTA) will be concluded soon, and the pact will provide greater access to critical minerals for domestic businesses, Commerce…
Kevin Warsh, former governor of the US Federal Reserve has been picked by US President Donald Trump as the 17th Chair of the central bank, an official announcement made on…
Despite tax relief, personal income tax will outpace corporate taxes, driven by rapid base expansion, compliance, and technology-led administration, cementing individuals as India’s largest contributor.By Yoosef K January 30, 2026,…
There is an urgent need to widen pension fund investments, revisit the tax treatment of bonds, reduce government ownership in banks and stop using banks for quasi-fiscal purposes, Naina Lal…
Stressing that the government is likely to stay committed to its fiscal consolidation path despite pressures on tax collections, Atanu Chakraborty, former Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, said the fiscal…
Economists Vishrut Rana, Asia-Pacific economist at S&P Global Ratings, and Kanika Pasricha, Chief Economic Advisor at Union Bank of India, expect the government to assume a credible 10–10.5% nominal gross…
As India prepares to roll out a new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, the relative weight of food in the inflation basket has shifted lower, reflecting changes in household consumption…
Market volatility is likely to continue across asset classes as investors react more to momentum trades and geopolitical headlines than to economic fundamentals, Ed Clissold, Chief US Strategist at Ned…
The Economic Survey 2025-26 has raised concern over the continued engagement of workers in dehumanising sanitation roles, noting that the persistence of such practices indicates deeper systemic socio-cultural problems despite…
The US remains one of India’s largest trading partners and both sides are currently engaged in negotiations on a mutually-beneficial multi-sectoral bilateral trade agreement, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.In…
The January retail inflation data will reflect price movements in airfares, e-commerce platforms and subscription rates of OTT channels like Amazon Prime, with the statistics ministry expanding constituents of the…
Speaking in an exclusive interview, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday, emphasised the critical role of taxation in supporting India’s macroeconomic stability and fiscal consolidation.“Strong tax collections and…
India’s ability to attract foreign capital will depend more on predictable and stable policymaking than on tax tweaks alone, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran told CNBC-TV18, as the government…
The government has amended the import policy for select penicillin-based products, imposing restrictions on low-priced imports of Penicillin G-potassium, Amoxicillin Trihydrate and 6-APA for a period of one year.On January…
Amidst global uncertainties and geopolitical disruptions, the Economic Survey 2026 has described services exports as a buffer, a central pillar of India’s external sector and a key driver of growth.…
India needs to strengthen debt markets to enable companies to raise long-term funds required for the development of infrastructure and undertaking climate financing, according to the Economic Survey, which was…
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, speaking on Thursday (January 29) about the Economic Survey 2025-26, underlined India’s position as an "oasis of macro stability" amid global uncertainty, benign inflation…
The global energy transition is increasingly shaped not just by technology, but by control over critical minerals, the Economic Survey 2026 notes, warning that metals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel,…
India’s late entry into the artificial intelligence race could work in its favour, according to the Economic Survey. The Survey notes that early adopters who scaled AI when capital was…
Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets for such items in the world,…
President Donald Trump has intensified threats of military action against Iran, heightening fears of a wider regional conflict and prompting capitals across the world — including New Delhi — to…
India’s growth outlook of 6.8–7.2% for 2026-27 (FY27), as outlined in the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on January 29, reinforces confidence that the economy remains one of the stronger…
India’s economic momentum grew steadily in December 2025, as per the newly launched Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index, a new high-frequency monthly index designed to track India’s economic activity in real-time.The…
India has more than halved its fiscal deficit from pandemic-era highs over the past five years, underscoring a sustained return to fiscal discipline, the Economic Survey 2025–26 said on Thursday,…
Foreign portfolio investment flows into India remained volatile through FY26, with overseas investors gradually trimming equity exposure while stepping up allocations to debt, the Economic Survey 2025–26 noted. The shifting…
The Economic Survey 2025-26 said that the non-agricultural gigs are projected to constitute 6.7% of the workforce by 2029-30, from the present share of 2% in the workforce.The gig workforce…
The Economic Survey 2025-26 warned of uncertainties in the implementation and usage of the artificial intelligence (AI) in India attempts to solve the impact of AI on its labour population."Early…
India remained the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth estimated at 7.4% in FY26, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26.The Survey,…
India’s domestic demand and investment in new assets in the financial year ending March 2026 (FY26) have been supported by a careful fiscal policy approach, with the government improving its…
The Economic Survey 2026 projected three possible global scenarios, each underscoring rising fragility in global trade and finance and shaping the external risks that India may face in 2026.The best-case…
Ajay Srivastava, Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), said the India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA) could significantly lift exports of textiles, leather, and marine products by putting…
Experts emphasise that Swadeshi must be paired with a National Input Cost Reduction Strategy. Elevated costs of raw materials, intermediates, and energy act like hidden infrastructure deficits, penalising downstream manufacturing…
The Economic Survey this year is ambitious in scope and scale and is structured into 16 major chapters — with Chapter 16 in two substantive parts.Each chapter is dedicated to…
The Indian rupee's recent spiral, not surprisingly, finds a significant mention in the latest Economic Survey tabled in India's Parliament today (Jan 29)."The rupee’s valuation does not accurately reflect India’s…
India’s economy is projected to grow between 6.8% and 7.2% in FY27, with the country’s potential growth estimated at around 7%, the Finance Minister said on Thursday, January 29, while…
The defence sector continues to remain a long-term theme as India aims to become a global superpower. The Nifty Defence Index has surged by over 21% since the last Union…
Gold’s recent parabolic rise bears all the hallmarks of a speculative bubble — but more troublingly, it may be signalling a breakdown in trust in global political and social institutions,…
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, signalling caution as inflation remains elevated even as the economy continues to expand at a solid pace.The Federal Open Market…
All eyes will be on the Economic Survey 2026 when the government tables the document in Parliament on January 29, two days ahead of the Union Budget that will be…
A senior Amazon executive with eight years of service at the company revealed on social media platform X that he was laid off amid the company’s latest round of workforce…
India will remove duties on several goods, including passenger aircraft imported from the European Union (EU), as part of a recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Commerce Ministry sources said…
Commerce Ministry sources have indicated that the terms of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) will boost Make in India, with liberalized CKD imports…
India and the US are inching closer to a trade deal, with talks progressing steadily and negotiators staying in close touch despite agreements with partners.2 Min Read India has made…
India is considering an expansion in the definition of start-ups to promote innovation in deep-tech sectors. Government sources have told CNBC-TV18 that an expanded definition of start-ups may include aspects…
With the Union Budget around the corner, investors and taxpayers are once again watching closely for any changes that could influence sentiment and household wealth creation. However, after last year’s…
The Centre is considering incentives to boost sports goods manufacturing in India, with a formal announcement likely in the upcoming Union Budget, sources told CNBC-TV18.According to officials familiar with the…
As the Budget Session of Parliament begins with the President’s address, all eyes are now on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget…
The conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to create new growth opportunities for Indian automobile companies, especially in exports and premium motorcycles.According to Sudarshan Venu, Chairman…
India’s economic momentum grew steadily in December 2025, as per the newly launched Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index, a new high-frequency monthly index designed to track India’s economic activity in real-time.The…
Oil prices could remain supported in the near term as a large volume of Russian crude is not reaching the market, Energy Aspects co-founder Amrita Sen said on the sidelines…
With Budget 2026 around the corner, New Delhi is lining up sectoral priorities that require fiscal signalling and industrial support. India is set to order a third fleet of locally…
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth accelerated sharply in December, rising to 7.8%, up from 6.7% in the previous month, marking the highest growth in 26 months.Sector-wise, manufacturing output,…
Germany’s industry associations, economic think tanks and private sector welcomed the signing of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as an economic and strategic gain that can…
Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy, expects crude oil prices to average about $59 to $60 a barrel over the course of 2026 and around $62 a barrel over…
Canada wants to position itself as a long-term and reliable partner in meeting India’s growing baseload power needs, as the country grapples with a sharp rise in electricity demand that…
India must take additional steps to reduce its purchases of Russian oil if it hopes to address US trade concerns and obtain tariff concessions, President Donald Trump’s trade representative, Jamieson…
India’s bond market is heading into the Union Budget with one big question: how much will the government borrow, and can yields stay calm? The 10-year government bond yield has…
The US Federal Reserve is holding its first Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of 2026. The meeting that started on January 27 will conclude on January 28 (Wednesday). After this…
Samir Arora, Founder and Fund Manager at Helios Capital, said he has no real , high conviction expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2026 and does not see any major…
The Budget week is underway, and the Economic Survey 2026 comes first. The government’s annual review of the economy will be tabled in Parliament on January 29. It sets the…
The Union Budget 2026 needs to move beyond routine fund allocations and focus on developing next-generation technologies in the defence sector to help India navigate an increasingly strategic environment marked…
India’s textiles exports to the European Union will get a major boost as it will get duty-free access in the 27-nation bloc, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday.At present, the…
The Commerce Ministry has said that India's long-term interests will be protected despite no carve-out in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) or…
India and the European Union have wrapped up what is being billed as the most expansive free trade agreement either side has signed, committing to sweeping tariff reductions across most…
The European Union (EU) is in the process of negotiating new steel regulations with its trading partners and stakeholders in its steel market, even as India remains hopeful of securing…
Wines from the European Union (EU) are all set to enter the Indian market at lower prices as duty concessions have been promised in the recently concluded negotiations for a…
India’s long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) is set to deliver some of its most far-reaching gains outside manufacturing, with industry leaders pointing to major benefits…
India’s defence budget is expected to see another year of strong growth in the Union Budget for FY27, with brokerages and rating agencies forecasting a double-digit rise in allocations amid…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and exchange of information related to…
Indian corporate leaders, industry bodies and rating agencies have welcomed the conclusion of the India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), describing it as a strategic milestone that strengthens trade, investment…
Global rating agency Moody’s Ratings has said the newly concluded India–EU Free Trade Agreement will be credit positive for India, arguing that lower tariffs and improved market access will strengthen…
India’s long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) is poised to deliver its biggest manufacturing gains to the auto sector, auto components and MSMEs, as zero-tariff access…
India’s long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union marks a watershed moment in the country’s trade strategy, opening preferential access to one of the world’s largest markets while…
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen inked the India–EU free trade agreement (FTA) on Tuesday, January 27, Brussels signalled a strategic shift in…
The newly concluded India-European Union Free Trade Agreement is set to significantly reshape the automobile sector, with sharp tariff reductions and quota-based market access for carmakers on both sides, according…
India and the European Union (EU) have announced the successful conclusion of talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The formal deal signing will be undertaken after legal scrubbing, which…
Tariffs on Indian labour-intensive goods such as textiles and footwear will be eliminated entirely, with duties dropping to zero from day one of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement’s implementation,…
Maroš Šefčovič and Piyush Goyal built a strong bond during India–EU FTA talks, with over 10 meetings. The balanced pact may be implemented by 2027 after legal and parliamentary steps.2…
Indian industry bodies have welcomed the conclusion of the India–European Union free trade agreement (FTA), calling it a landmark step that could significantly boost trade, investment and employment, particularly in…
As Budget 2026 approaches, market veterans are concerned and want the government to rethink India’s capital gains tax structure, warning that the wide gap between equity and debt taxation is…
Union IT and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced a fresh roadmap to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Vaishnaw said India's position in…
(Photo Credit : Reuters)1 / 10After nearly 20 years of on-and-off talks, India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a major Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is being…
Concerns around the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have led to volatility in auto stocks, but Nilesh Shetty, Portfolio Manager at Quantum Advisors, believes the market reaction is largely…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced that India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on…
Indian markets may struggle to keep pace with global peers if earnings per share growth stays in single digits in FY27. Dhiraj Agarwal, Managing Director at Ambit Investment Managers, believes…
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said that negotiations for India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union have been concluded, and the formal signing of the deal will take…
This crucial day comes at a time of burgeoning geopolitical uncertainties. All eyes will be on sector allocations, income tax updates, and measures to boost exports.Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates:…
US Senator Ted Cruz from the Republican Party, which controls the White House and both houses of the US Congress, has allegedly criticised, rather harshly, the reciprocal tariffs and pushed…
A combination of quotas and phased tariff cuts on cars is central to the final stage of talks on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said Maros Sefcovic, Commissioner for…
Ahead of the expected finalisation of negotiations on the India–European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) on January 27, EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said that the…
India and the European Union are likely to announce the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations of a free trade agreement on January 27.The conclusion of the FTA talks will be…
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC, believes the growth outlook remains steady despite mixed high-frequency indicators. While some data points suggest moderation, others such as credit growth point to…
Speaking to Politico on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Scott Bessent said the tariff was imposed because India was buying Russian oil and argued that it…
Commenting on the European Union’s GSP (Generalised System of Preferences) Regulation 2025, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, India’s Commerce Ministry said the new regulation impacts only 2.66% of…
The Andhra Pradesh government used its platform at the World Economic Forum on Friday to make a strong pitch for faster clearances, regulatory deregulation and policy certainty, as it seeks…
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has issued a detailed advisory clarifying the reporting mechanism for tobacco and tobacco-related products brought under Retail Sale Price (RSP)-based valuation, addressing key…
Artificial intelligence could emerge as one of India’s most powerful economic growth drivers over the next decade, adding nearly $550 billion in value to five core sectors by 2035, according…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced a series of liquidity infusion measures, including long-term repo operations, dollar swaps and open market purchases of government securities, signalling a…
As policymakers begin work on Budget 2026, India’s gender inclusion record is under sharper scrutiny. The government has steadily raised the fiscal spotlight on women’s empowerment, with the gender budget…
Nomura expects global economic growth to remain steady in 2026, supported by the US, India and continued investment in artificial intelligence, according to Robert Subbaraman, Head of Global Macro Research…
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan said the US economy is likely to expand by 2.8% in 2026, ahead of market expectations, as consumer spending remains resilient even…
As it assesses the effects of last month's increase on the economy, the Bank of Japan maintained its benchmark rate.According to a statement, the BOJ maintained its policy rate at…
Union Minister of State (Mos) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said India is unlikely to suffer much even if the US imposes higher tariffs, as the strength…
Global investor Prosus sees India as a long-term growth engine and plans to scale up its exposure sharply, with investments in the country potentially rising to $50 billion over the…
The Raigad Pen Smart City near Mumbai has attracted investments over ₹1 lakh crore, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday, January 22.In an interview with CNBC-TV18 on the…
India’s residential real estate market is witnessing a widening affordability gap at the upper end of mass housing, with 3BHK homes—once considered a natural upgrade for urban middle-class families—fast becoming…
Rajiv Memani, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said expectations of major tax concessions in the upcoming Budget should be tempered, as the government has already delivered significantly…
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Indian business leaders highlighted artificial intelligence (AI), trade opportunities, and economic reforms as priorities for India.Rajiv Memani, President of the Confederation of Indian…
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI’s) net dollar sales have now exceeded FY25 levels, central bank data shows. Cumulatively, it has sold $43.2 billion in the spot market till November…
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, made a striking point, saying pollution is a bigger problem for India than…
Job creation topped the list of themes that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should focus on in the upcoming budget on February 1, according to a survey of 100 companies conducted…
Indian equity markets are going through a rough patch, but for long-term investors, this phase may be throwing up some interesting opportunities — especially in midcap stocks.Dipan Mehta, Director of…
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that the country's GDP contracted by 0.3% in the three months ending in December compared to the prior quarter. According to projections, the…
Globalisation is no longer the guiding principle of US economic policy, and India will need to adjust its trade and diplomatic strategy accordingly, former Indian Ambassador to the US Meera…
Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal has said that he expects India to become a regional recycling hub for critical minerals, describing work with the private sector for recovery and recycling as…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sounded confident in the trajectory of India–US trade relations, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and indicating that a bilateral trade pact remains firmly on…
Despite aggressive trade rhetoric and the persistence of US tariffs, global growth has remained more resilient than many feared, thanks to a powerful mix of technology-led investment and expansionary fiscal…
In an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Smriti Irani highlighted the scale of global maternal health challenges, India’s growing role in frugal innovation, and…
US President Donald Trump used his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos today to declare what he called an “economic miracle” at home, claiming his policies had crushed…
Gita Gopinath, Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, warned that the global economy is entering an unusually fragile phase, marked by…
At the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, Manish Kejriwal, Founder and Managing Partner of Kedaara Capital, highlighted India’s emerging role as a preferred investment destination as global capital reallocates…
The Indian rupee could slide to 92.5-93 per dollar if current pressures continue, according to Dhiraj Nim of ANZ Research.For the rupee to stabilise, he said, there needs to be…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday (January 21) approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to the financial year 2030–31, along with…
The Bihar government on Tuesday awarded a project worth Rs 100 crore to an AI and tech-enabled company for establishing Permanent Enrollment Centres (PEC) for Aadhaar, a company official said.BLS…
In the midst of this week's dramatic selloff, liquidity in Japan's government bond market has declined to record levels, highlighting what many perceive to be a buyers' strike that has…
Filippo Gori, Co‑head of Global Banking at JPMorgan, said the overall mood among investors remains positive across regions, with Europe moving past tariff-related concerns and major investments underway in the…
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Blackstone Chairman and Chief Executive Stephen A. Schwarzman said unresolved geopolitical tensions have so far failed to derail markets, as…
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026, India Inc is looking for policy clarity and targeted fiscal support to sustain growth momentum amid rising input…
India’s eight core industries growth accelerated to 3.7% in December 2025, up from 2.1% in November, according to the latest data announced on Tuesday, January 20. The rebound was driven…
Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday, 20 January, urged investors at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit to consider the state as a key…
India’s manufacturing activity scaled a record high in the third quarter of FY26, reflecting sustained growth and improving sentiment across sectors, according to the latest Quarterly Survey on Manufacturing released…
In a world where leverage beats values-based alliances, strategic autonomy is a necessity both for economic growth and diplomatic success. Therefore, the next budget must be anchored in foreign policy…
India’s economy will have to grow 7.5% for the 23 years to reach the World Bank’s high-income threshold of $13,936 in gross national income (GNI) per capita by 2047, according…
Consumption in India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has continued to grow through November and December, but the nature of growth has changed after the rollout of goods and services…
Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director and CEO of Axis Bank, on Monday, January 19, cautioned that deposit mobilisation in India will remain a “hard grind,” even as credit growth gathers pace,…
Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik is slated to chair a Group of Ministers (GoM) on improving the financial viability of discoms. Government sources…
The global economy is expected to remain resilient despite rising uncertainties, with growth projected at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, from an estimated 3.3% expansion in 2025, the…
On Budget day, markets aren’t reacting just to tax slabs or welfare announcements. For traders and fund managers, the real price action often begins in the fine print of the…
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has submitted a set of pre-Budget recommendations to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27.The submission, sent this…
China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs.However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter…
US Senators have written to US President Donald Trump, pitching for a favourable pulse crop provision in the potential trade pact, making it the latest irritant in the already long-delayed…
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), commonly referred to as Davos 2026, is set to bring together world leaders from January 19 to 23 in Davos-Klosters,…
Geoeconomic confrontation has emerged as the biggest risk facing the global economy over the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Global Risks Report. Saadia Zahidi,…
As India gears up for the Union Budget 2026, industry leaders are looking for policy measures that can fuel growth, strengthen infrastructure, and encourage innovation across sectors ranging from healthcare…
With the Union Budget 2026 just weeks away, businesses across sectors are gearing up with expectations ranging from regulatory clarity to innovation incentives. Experts say the focus should be on…
According to CNBC-TV18 sources, the government is considering increasing the FDI limit for defence companies with existing licences from 49% to 74% under the automatic route.1 Min ReadThe Department for…
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and its largest trading partner, the European Union (EU), may soon become a reality, as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has indicated…
As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, scheduled for February 1, industry leaders are urging the government to focus on policies that drive long-term growth, investment, and inclusion, rather than short-term…
Urging India’s start-ups to focus more on manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a goal for the next decade to lead the world in new trends and technologies. Addressing…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to release a consultation paper that could make it easier for foreign investors to net their positions, SEBI Chairman Tuhin…
The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists’ Outlook shows improving confidence in the global economy, even as a majority of economists warn that stretched AI-led asset valuations pose growing spillover…
The Supreme Court’s ruling that Tiger Global’s $1.6-billion stake sale in Flipkart to Walmart is taxable in India has sent shockwaves through the foreign investor community, with tax experts warning…
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday proposed allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to net funds for same-day cash market trades, instead of settling each trade individually, a move aimed at enhancing…
The global economic outlook has improved modestly but remains fragile, with rising debt burdens, narrowing fiscal space and shifting trade relationships posing persistent risks, according to the World Economic Forum’s…
Tax experts have cautioned that the Supreme Court’s ruling against Tiger Global could significantly raise tax uncertainty for foreign investors and potentially trigger a new wave of disputes, particularly around…
Foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows from Indian markets over the past two years should not be seen as a sign of India losing favour with global investors, SEBI Chairman Tuhin…
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday underscored the importance of keeping central banks independent and threw her support behind beleaguered Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is facing…
Unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above rose marginally to 4.8% in December 2025 compared to 4.7% in the preceding month.The unemployment rate (UR) or joblessness, among persons…
The United States has signed a trade deal with Taiwan amidst the self-governed island's ongoing tensions with China, under which, the reciprocal tariff rate on Taiwan will be cut down…
Data is critical for informed decision-making. However, the sheer influx of data complicates analysis, sometimes leading to questionable conclusions that impact decisions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently assessed India’s…
India’s Commerce Ministry has stated that negotiations with the United States for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) are progressing positively, though no deadline can be set for finalisation. A virtual…
India’s exports have continued on an upward trajectory in the first nine months of FY26, despite a widening trade deficit. Cumulative merchandise and services exports from April to December 2025…
India's merchandise exports rose 1.86% to $38.51 billion in December 2025, compared to $37.8 billion in December 2024, despite ongoing trade turmoil, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, January 15.In…
Changes in the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles in the upcoming Budget could help in removing barriers for the electric vehicle manufacturers, enabling more participation and enhanced adoption…
India’s Commerce Ministry on Thursday said negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union are progressing on a day-to-day basis in virtual mode, with 20 of the…
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry conversations point to a clear shift in priorities. Instead of broad fiscal stimulus or headline tax giveaways, corporate India is increasingly focused on…
For years, low inflation, falling deficits and strong tax collections were unambiguously good news for India’s economy and markets. As Budget 2026 approaches, that narrative is quietly turning on its…
With the Union Budget 2026 less than two weeks away, tax advisory firm Dhruva Advisors has called on the government to shift focus from tax rates to simplifying tax administration,…
Reserve Bank of India proposes new FX exposure rules for banks, aligning with global norms, effective April 1, 2027, and seeks feedback on calculation and capital requirements.By Reuters January 14, 2026,…
Deloitte India expects Union Budget 2026 to prioritise support for MSMEs, infrastructure spending and export diversification, while maintaining fiscal discipline to reassure global investors amid rising geopolitical and trade-related uncertainties.Speaking…
Income Tax Slabs | Budget 2026 Expectations Live Updates: As FM Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her ninth consecutive Budget, all eyes are on income tax relief, GST and customs…
China's trade surplus reached $1.2 trillion in 2025, continuing a record streak as exporters sought out markets outside of the US due to Trump's tariff battle.Overall exports increased 6.6% from…
The Wholesale Price Index, or WPI, measures the change in prices of goods that wholesale businesses sell to and trade in bulk with other companies. Unlike the CPI, which tracks…
Arbind Maheshwari, Head of India Equities at BofA Securities, said progress in India-US trade talks could support market sentiment, but long-term gains will depend on growth and company earnings.He said…
The United States Supreme Court is expected to deliver its ruling on Wednesday, January 14, on the legality of President Donald Trump’s global tariff regime, a decision that could significantly…
India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday he held talks on trade, critical minerals and energy with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.“Just concluded a good conversation with Secretary…
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on 13 January 2026 reviewed the financial and business performance of public sector insurance companies for FY 2024–25 and the first half of FY…
There is a lot of scope and opportunity for expanding digital payment in the country and UPI has the potential to more than double to 1 billion users from the…
The global economy is showing greater resilience than expected despite historic levels of trade disruption and policy uncertainty, but the recovery remains uneven, with a significant share of developing economies…
The global economy is heading towards a defining jobs challenge, with 1.2 billion young people in emerging market and developing economies expected to reach working age by 2035, the World…
Indian rice exporters are under mounting pressure from global trade disruptions, with the sector’s growing risks prompting calls for policy support to protect an industry that accounts for nearly 20%…
Even as India nears universal bank account ownership, women continue to face deep and persistent barriers to meaningful financial inclusion, the Inclusive Finance India Report 2025 by ACCESS Development Services…
Artificial intelligence (AI) should be leveraged to improve how governments design large welfare and infrastructure programs, especially those that now operate at a national scale. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana…
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s real estate sector is looking to the government for a policy framework that reflects rising urban costs, evolving buyer preferences and the growing…
Inflation likely remained elevated last month, as the cost of electricity, groceries, and clothing may have jumped and continued to pressure consumers' wallets.The Labour Department is expected to report that…
Companies implementing India’s new labour codes are likely to see a rise in compliance-related costs, mainly due to changes in how wages are defined and how social security contributions are…
The Donald Trump administration is nearing a trade agreement with Taiwan that would greatly increase Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s planned investment in chip production on US soil and reduce US…
Tuesday saw a decline in Japanese government bonds as investors' worries about fiscal policy were rekindled by growing political threats.As rumours that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi could dissolve parliament and…
US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social on Monday local time that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% tariff.The tariff will be applicable on…
Thirty-nine-year-old Sergio Gor, who took charge as the new US Ambassador to India on Monday, has signalled optimism on India-US trade negotiations. He highlighted the ongoing discussions and indicated that…
With less than three weeks to go for the Union Budget 2026, industry body CII has sharpened its pitch to the government, calling for a sustained push on capital expenditure,…
India Inc is pushing for a sweeping overhaul of the customs framework in the upcoming Budget, with industry experts calling for GST-style digitisation, rationalisation of duty slabs, and a comprehensive…
The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026, effective from the date of Gazette publication on January 6, 2026.Under the new rules, residents in…
India’s retail inflation for December came in lower than expected, offering temporary relief ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s February policy meeting. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.33%…
India’s retail inflation eased to 1.33% in December, below CNBC-TV18 estimates, as deep deflation in food prices offset sequential pressure across rural, urban and core consumption segments.2 Min Read India’s…
Indian banks are sitting on their strongest balance sheets in more than a decade, but emerging risks — especially a widening gap between credit and deposit growth and early signs…
Q3FY26 shows cautious recovery in India’s consumption, with rising credit card spends, strong rural auto sales, FMCG volume growth, and digital transactions, but urban demand remains subdued.The third quarter of…
India’s textile sector is going through a difficult phase as high US tariffs continue to hurt exports. RK Vij, National President of the Textile Association of India, stated that the…
Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 at 11 am on February 1, Sunday, marking her ninth consecutive Budget in Lok Sabha, outlining fiscal priorities for the next year.By…
Did you know — before the Budget, the government had already told us how it thinks the economy is doing?That’s through the Economic Survey — a document that presents a…
President Donald Trump on Sunday denied having any involvement in the Justice Department’s decision to issue subpoenas linked to the Federal Reserve, saying he was not aware of the investigation…
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a pre-Budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories with legislatures in New Delhi, ahead of the Union Budget for…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday urged senior officials to get rid of the colonial mindset in all aspects of life and have faith in the strength and capabilities of…
India’s stalled trade deal with the United States is being held up by unresolved tariff issues rather than the absence of a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…
India could face headwinds and challenges emanating from "known and unknown sources" even as it has successfully emerged from what appeared to be perfect storms caused by multiple global shocks…
The government is considering amendments to the National Highways Act, 1956, aimed at accelerating road projects and addressing long-standing execution delays, sources told CNBC-TV18.The proposed changes are expected to be…
The CBIC on Friday flagged fake GST notices being sent to businesses and asked taxpayers to report such frauds immediately.By PTI January 9, 2026, 8:23:17 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadThe CBIC…
The US labour market closed 2025 on a mixed note, with December job creation undershooting expectations even as the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined, according to data released on Friday by…
India’s holdings of US Treasury securities fell sharply in 2025, dropping by about 21% over the year to October 31, marking the first annual decline in four years, according to…
India's forex reserves dropped by $9.809 billion to $686.801 billion in the week to January 2, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the…
The Indian rupee is likely to remain under pressure amid weak capital flows, a widening current account gap and a recovering US dollar, according to Rohit Arora, Head of Asia…
Loans represent some of the largest and longest tenure financial decisions made by households and MSMEs, yet those intermediating these decisions face no market wide requirements for training, testing or…
India’s consumption slowdown in the second half of the current financial year has started to worry many about what growth might look like going into 2026. But Santanu Sengupta, Chief…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed in a podcast interview that the trade deal between US and India did not happen because Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not…
It's D-day for Trump's mega trade policies that could be encapsulated in one word, 'Tariffs', in his own words, his favourite word in the English dictionary.The US Supreme Court is…
Global cooperation is proving resilient despite multilateralism facing strong geopolitical headwinds, a new study showed on Thursday.But, the cooperation is still below where it needs to be to address critical…
US stock indexes are drifting at the start of Thursday's trading, masking some big gains underneath the surface for makers of weapons and other military equipment after President Donald Trump…
India's economy is expected to grow at 7.5 per cent in 2025-26 with upward bias, marginally higher than NSO's estimate of 7.4 per cent, according to a report by State…
Despite intensifying geopolitical rhetoric from Washington—ranging from proposed 500% tariffs on buyers of Russian oil to tighter surveillance of “ghost fleet” tankers—global oil markets remain anchored by surplus supply, rising…
Silver prices declined sharply from record levels, plummeting ₹12,500 to ₹2,43,500 per kg, while gold receded by ₹900 in the national capital on Thursday, amid a rush of profit-booking globally.According…
As industry sharpens its wishlist ahead of the Union Budget 2026, a key demand gaining traction is the easing of customs duties on goods sold by Special Economic Zone (SEZ)…
Ernst & Young has called for a sweeping overhaul of the tax deducted at source (TDS) framework, arguing that the current structure is overly complex and imposes a significant compliance…
With less than four weeks to go for the Union Budget, Ernst & Young has flagged unresolved areas in the New Income Tax Act, 2025, warning that a lack of…
As India readies for Union Budget 2026 against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, EY India has called for a calibrated fiscal roadmap that prioritises growth continuity, tax certainty and…
Credit card data released by the Reserve Bank of India offers a clear on-ground view of consumer spending, beyond headline indicators such as gross domestic product growth of 7.4% in…
The biggest risk facing the global economy in 2026 may not come from politics or geopolitics, but from a structural anomaly unfolding in the US economy, according to Jahangir Aziz,…
The Centre is expected to meet its fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP this fiscal year (FY26), even as nominal GDP growth slows to around 8%, below the 10.1%…
London: Median wealth rose "substantially" for Indian-origin adults in the UK even as the wealth gap between ethnic groups in the country widened significantly over the past decade, new research…
India’s economic growth trajectory for FY26 appears steady, with the first advance estimates placing real GDP growth at 7.4%, up from 6.5% in FY25. Gross value added is estimated to…
India’s exporters are staring at a decisive few weeks as the US Supreme Court prepares to rule on the legality of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — a decision that…
India’s GDP growth rate is expected to moderate to 6.8% in FY27 from 7.3% in FY26 estimated by foreign brokerage firm Goldman Sachs.However, according to the national accounts data released…
India’s economic growth story for FY26 looks reassuring on the surface, but economists are urging caution beneath the headline numbers.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in its first…
The year 2026 is likely to continue the momentum seen in economic growth in 2025, as the impact of US' tariffs on India’s economy has been much lower than what…
The Ministry of Statistics is set to release its first advance estimate of India’s economic growth for 2025-26 (FY26) later this evening (January 7). This will give the first official…
India’s first advance estimates of gross domestic product, the first formal step towards framing the Union Budget, peg real GDP growth at 7.4% in FY26, up from 6.5% in FY25.The…
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are critical to placing India on a 10% economic growth path, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) said, as it outlined a…
Ahead of the Union Budget, the government has signalled a renewed thrust on capital expenditure by unveiling a three-year public-private partnership (PPP) project pipeline aimed at attracting private sector investment.The…
India’s upcoming Budget arithmetic is being constrained not by weak economic expansion but by unusually low nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth, a divergence economists say will play a critical…
India’s capital expenditure (capex) cycle is evolving, with early signs of revival in private investments even as the government continues to play a key supporting role. Economists tracking investment trends…
India’s fast-growing quick commerce sector is facing a social security reckoning, as nearly a crore gig workers remain outside formal welfare protections even as the industry continues to scale rapidly.Industry…
Japan's service sector expanded at its slowest pace since May in December, as softer overall demand countered a rebound in new export businesses, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday.The…
India’s containerised trade has emerged as a bright spot amid a volatile global trade environment in 2025, with strong export and import growth underscoring the country’s rising relevance in global…
India’s competition watchdog has found that Tata Steel, JSW Steel, state-run Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and 25 other firms breached antitrust law by colluding on steel selling prices,…
India’s Ministry of Statistics will announce its first advance estimate of the current year’s gross domestic product (GDP) on January 7. This number is crucial as it forms the base…
India’s banking system is sending an important liquidity signal that investors and policymakers are closely watching: the loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR), also known as the credit-deposit ratio. According to the latest…
Venugopal Garre of Bernstein sees a potential turnaround in Indian real estate stocks in 2026, upgrading the sector from its earlier underperform rating and describing it as a catch-up opportunity…
The Indian Rice Exporter’s Federation (IREF) on Tuesday, January 6, urged the government to provide tax incentives, interest subvention and freight support in the upcoming 2026 Budget to strengthen the…
The government is expected to stick to February 1 for the Budget presentation, sources told CNBC-TV18, although an official announcement on the dates of the Budget Session of Parliament is…
India’s services sector growth lost momentum in December, expanding at its slowest pace in nearly a year as fresh demand softened and hiring activity stalled. The HSBC India Services Purchasing…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday, January 5, held the inaugural meeting of its newly constituted Payments Regulatory Board (PRB), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra.The board was formed…
The Reserve Bank of India will assume responsibility for the Delhi government’s banking operations and rupee public debt from January 9, 2026.1 Min Read The Reserve Bank of India…
As the government prepares the Union Budget for 2026–27, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) has called for a sharper policy focus on boosting consumption, increasing disposable incomes and accelerating…
India is likely to post real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of over 7% and nominal growth of around 10%, even as policy support gradually fades, according to Samiran Chakraborty,…
The poll captures how leading economists see growth, inflation, fiscal trends and the rupee shaping up in 2026 amid rising global uncertainty.By CNBC-TV18 January 5, 2026, 1:57:46 PM IST (Published)2 Min…
Amid deepening strategic ties and discussions around Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Israel gaining momentum, the State Bank of India (SBI), the only Indian bank with a presence…
Ashwini Agarwal, Founder and Partner at Demeter Advisors, said the move by the US to bring Venezuelan oil trade back into the dollar system increases geopolitical uncertainty.“Uncertainty is the only…
India could emerge as a key beneficiary of the geopolitical turmoil surrounding Venezuela, particularly if the situation leads to a sharp decline in global oil prices, according to Ed Yardeni,…
Foreign portfolio investors have started 2026 on a cautious note, extending their selling streak from last year by withdrawing ₹7,608 crore (USD 846 million) from Indian equities in the first…
With land acquisition emerging as one of the biggest impediments in the timely execution of infrastructure projects in the country, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan said the government has no…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took stock of the progress on acquisition of critical mineral assets overseas and the performance of a ₹1,500-crore incentive scheme to promote recycling of…
Andhra Pradesh has firmly established itself as India’s leading investment destination, securing 25.3% of all proposed investments in the first nine months of FY26, according to a recent report by…
Bank credit to industry grew at a faster pace of 9.6% in November 2025 as against 8.3% in the same month of the preceding year, according to Reserve Bank data.On…
A DFS secretary–led inter-departmental panel met to consider proposals of foreign banks received from the RBI for opening branches, representative offices and subsidiaries in India.2 Min Read The government on…
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged concerns over the Centre’s fiscal performance and transparency under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act.Central government debt as a share…
Shreyash Devalkar, Head of Equity at Axis Mutual Fund, which manages over $39 billion in assets, said the Indian equity market is at a stage where most investment themes are…
India’s manufacturing sector expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in December 2025, with the HSBC / S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) coming in at 55, below the market estimate…
The government is likely to stick to February 1 for the presentation of the Union Budget, sources told CNBC-TV18, even as an official announcement on the dates of the Budget…
As India steps into 2026, its long-standing foreign policy doctrine of diversification—variously described as non-alignment, multi-alignment or omni-directional engagement—is facing its most exacting stress test. At the heart of this…
Steel prices in India touched their lowest level in the past five years during 2025, despite strong domestic demand and supply, Tata Steel CEO and Managing Director T V Narendran…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 98.41 per cent of the ₹2000 banknotes in circulation have been returned.The RBI had announced the withdrawal of ₹2000 denomination banknotes…
India’s economic policy framework is broadly on the right track, but achieving a sustained growth rate of 8–9% will require sharper focus on infrastructure and logistics reforms, according to Baba…
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, Bharat Forge Chairman and Managing Director Baba Kalyani has called for targeted reforms to strengthen India’s private defence manufacturing ecosystem, flagging export financing and…
Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was reduced by 7.3% on Thursday, January 1, while commercial LPG rate was raised by ₹ 111 per cylinder, as state-owned…
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in December 2025 point to a gradual stabilisation in revenue momentum after the sharp GST 2.0 rate rationalisation implemented in September, offering reassurance…
India’s household borrowing, which has climbed to 41.3% of GDP, remains manageable for now, but experts have cautioned that reckless lending could turn this credit expansion into a source of…
Shares of cigarette and tobacco product makers tumbled on Thursday, with Godfrey Phillips slumping 17%, after the government notified February 1 as the date from which additional excise duty on…
The combination of GST and the machine-capacity-based cess levy on pan masala manufacturing will create a comprehensive tax architecture that improves detection of evasion and protects tax revenue, sources said.The…
The Tobacco Institute of India has expressed shock and concern over the sharp increase in excise duty announced on December 31, warning that the move could have far-reaching consequences for…
India’s gross GST collections stood at ₹1,74,550 crore in December 2025, registering a 6.1% increase compared to ₹1,64,556 crore collected in the same month last year, according to official data…
An audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin in Uttar Pradesh has uncovered serious discrepancies in the implementation of the…
The Union government’s recent changes to excise duty on cigarettes and the introduction of a machine-capacity-based cess on pan masala mark one of the most significant recalibrations of India’s sin-tax…
The global economy is moving into a new phase defined not by inflation fears or trade wars, but by a productivity-led expansion powered by artificial intelligence (AI), according to William…
The government on Wednesday extended $1,400 per tonne minimum export price (MEP) on natural honey for three more months till March next year.Exports below this MEP value are not permitted. …
The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday pre-published draft rules on the four labour codes on wages, industrial relation, social security and safety, health and working conditions to seek…
A section of gig workers on Wednesday stopped work demanding better pay and work conditions but the agitation had little impact on services on e-commerce and online food delivery platforms…
On the back of three Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed in 2025, India is heading into 2026 with several trade talks on the agenda. Government sources told CNBC-TV18 that Commerce…
The Production Linked Incentive scheme for the automobile sector (PLI Auto) has achieved key milestones in boosting India’s manufacturing capabilities in advanced automotive technology (AAT) products, with cumulative investment of…
India’s fiscal deficit hit 9.8 trillion rupees in April-November, 62.3% of the yearly estimate, with net tax receipts at 13.9 trillion rupees and capital expenditure at 6.6 trillion rupees.By Reuters December…
The year 2025 marked a decisive shift in India’s labour and workplace landscape, as long-pending reforms moved closer to implementation, reshaping how companies hire, pay and manage their workforce. From…
The government on Wednesday launched ₹4,531 crore market access support for exporters, under which financial assistance will be provided to participate in activities such as international fairs and exhibitions.The support…
India’s data centre industry is entering a multi-year investment phase as demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) computing accelerates, according to Amit Sarin, Managing Director of Anant Raj, and…
China's factory activity unexpectedly grew in December, snapping eight straight months of decline, lifted by a rise in domestic orders as officials seek to spur the $19 trillion economy's manufacturing…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a quarterly sectoral review of the Ministries of Coal and Mines on January 2 and January 3, respectively, government sources said.For the…
India’s Union Budget for 2026 should focus on boosting research and development (R&D) and leveraging the country’s demographic dividend, Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist at CareEdge Group, told CNBC-TV18.“2025 has been…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on December 30 that it will conduct an Open Market Operations (OMO) purchase of government securities worth ₹50,000 crore on January 5, 2026.The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, December 30, chaired a meeting with economists at NITI Aayog to deliberate on key economic priorities as India prepares for the next Union Budget.Sources…
India’s labour and employment ecosystem underwent a decisive shift in 2025, shaped by long-pending regulatory reform, improving labour market indicators and the steady expansion of social protection and digital welfare…
India’s crude oil imports from Russia contracted sharply in December, slipping to their lowest levels in three years, as sanctions on major Russian producers disrupted supply chains and prompted refiners…
For the first time since 2023, the yuan advanced above the crucial 7-per-dollar threshold in the more strictly regulated onshore market, indicating China's confidence in additional currency appreciation.After the People's…
India’s equity markets may have looked listless in 2025, but the more important story is that the foundations for a much stronger 2026 have already been laid, according to Taimur…
The government on Monday said it plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore from short-term treasury bills spread over 12 weeks during the fourth quarter of the current financial year to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a meeting with leading economists and subject matter experts on Tuesday, December 30, at 11 am at NITI Aayog, as part of…
The government’s decision to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector is expected to draw significant global capital and help lower insurance premiums, Department of Financial Services…
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) on Monday, December 29, announced that it has granted 12 government approved test centre (GATC) certificates to 11 private entities, expanding India’s legal metrology…
2025 is being seen as a year in which the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pushed through a series of reforms aimed at making…
India’s industrial activity saw a sharp rebound in November, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising to 6.7%, the highest reading in the past two years, compared with just…
The Narendra Modi government is considering higher import duties and fiscal incentives to boost domestic manufacturing in a bid to reduce India’s dependence on imports, sources told CNBC-TV18.According to government…
As 2025 draws to a close, India’s economy finds itself in an unusually comfortable zone—strong growth, easing inflation, and supportive policy settings. Whether this balance can hold through 2026, however,…
During a meeting earlier this month where officials hiked the benchmark rate, some members of the Bank of Japan's board indicated that the country's real interest rate is still very…
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is likely to take up and approve defence procurement proposals worth around ₹80,000 crore when it meets on Monday, December 29.The meeting, to be chaired…
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged serious shortcomings in the functioning of the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), pointing to years of delays, poor execution and massive revenue…
Gold and silver are likely to hold their ground next week, as traders are awaiting meeting minutes of US Federal Reserve's FOMC, which will provide cues on the monetary policy…
The Centre has notified amendments to the Colliery Control Rules, 2004, aimed at simplifying and speeding up the approval process for opening coal and lignite mines, in a move expected…
India's forex reserves jumped by $4.368 billion to $693.318 billion during the week ended 19 December, the Reserve Bank said on Friday.The overall kitty had increased by $1.689 billion to…
India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to normalise to 6.5–7% in the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), with consumption emerging as the main growth driver, according to Sakshi…
Mihir Vora, Chief Investment Officer at Trust Mutual Fund, which manages assets worth ₹3,793.72 crore as of September 2025, believes market expectations have been reset as investors head into 2026…
Prashant Paroda of Allspring Global Investments has outlined a selective emerging markets (EM) approach for 2026, with India, Korea, and artificial intelligence-linked (AI) themes at the centre of portfolio positioning.Paroda…
On the social front, governments’ reliance on welfare measures—especially direct cash transfer schemes—has increased markedly since Covid. The visible political dividends from such schemes, reinforced by recent assembly election outcomes,…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to strike a balance between her proactive fiscal policy and…
Tokyo’s inflation eased more than expected, as pressure from food and energy diminished compared to previous months. However, it is being said that this is unlikely to deter the Bank of…
After a long wait of five years, the government has set in motion the four labour codes, which will be fully operationalised in 2026 with publication of rules ensuring minimum…
For the third time, India will chair the Kimberley Process (KP), a global initiative to remove conflict diamonds from the global supply chain, from January 1 next year, the Commerce…
Indian government bond yields fell sharply after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced liquidity measures to ease pressure in the bond market. The benchmark 10-year yield dropped nearly 10…
As 2025 draws to a close, India’s economy finds itself in what the RBI Governor Malhotra famously termed a “Goldilocks” phase—growth running above its long-term trend while inflation remains below…
With 14 rounds of negotiations already completed for a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA), India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is set to travel to the European Union on…
India announced on Wednesday reforms to cut red tape and simplify its import quality checks, addressing a concern raised by the US over what it described as the South Asian…
India’s IT industry body Nasscom has raised concerns over the proposed shift to a wage-weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B visas, warning that it marks a significant departure from the…
The year 2025 began with optimism for India’s external trade, driven by expectations of multiple bilateral agreements and expanding market access, particularly with the United States. However, the year unfolded…
Under its industry partnership initiative, the Quality Council of India is aiming to mentor and support Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers to achieve ZED and Lean certification as part of reforms…
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has emphasised the importance of enhanced stakeholder coordination, reforms in the domestic ecosystem, and legally binding commitments on professional services under various Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)…
Days after India finalised talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman, sources have told CNBC-TV18 that the 6-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has agreed to de-couple talks for…
Manish Sonthalia, Chief Investment Officer at Emkay Investment Managers, which manages funds worth ₹1,012.15 crore as of November 2025, has outlined three key investment themes for 2026, led by premium…
If there is one institution that decisively shaped India’s financial landscape in 2025, it was the Reserve Bank of India. Under Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the central bank undertook its most…
For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Independence Day address has increasingly become a platform for signalling big economic shifts. In 2025, that tradition continued, with the Prime Minister announcing the…
The Chief Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry Ananth Nageswaran has come down heavily on people questioning India’s Q2 GDP numbers.Probably at his sarcastic best , the CEA observed, "In…
Pointing to India’s expanding export footprint, the Commerce Ministry said that India’s exports to Sri Lanka recorded a 17% year-on-year rise between April and November 2025. During this period, India’s…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that his administration’s tariff policies were behind the country’s stronger-than-expected economic growth in the third quarter, pushing back against concerns over inflation and…
China has taken India to the WTO over alleged discriminatory tariffs on solar and IT goods, days after New Delhi imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports.By Reuters December 23, 2025,…
The US economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the third quarter, powered by strong consumer spending, though signs are emerging that the momentum has weakened amid rising living costs…
The Reserve Bank of India on December 23 unveiled a fresh set of liquidity measures, announcing large-scale government bond purchases and a foreign-exchange swap to inject durable liquidity into the…
The recent weakness in the Indian rupee is being driven more by capital outflows than by a widening current account deficit, marking a shift from past episodes of currency pressure,…
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged significant gaps in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), citing weaknesses in data controls, beneficiary verification,…
The government will adopt double deflation across all sectors in the new GDP series, a method that India has not used so far, as it works to address concerns raised…
Any person from outside Gujarat or India can now consume liquor at designated hotels or restaurants in GIFT City, a global finance centre in Gandhinagar, by showing a photo ID…
The Delhi government has amended its Excise Policy by notifying changes to the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, including a significant increase in storage and possession limits for special denatured spirit…
India must adopt a targeted manufacturing strategy, increase funding from disinvestment proceeds, and continue diversifying its trade to enhance competitiveness, create jobs, and integrate more deeply into global supply chains,…
The Indian economy expanded at its fastest pace in the last six quarters in Q2 of 2025-26, supported by resilient domestic demand, even as global uncertainty eased from previously elevated…
The NSEL Investors Forum (NIF), an association representing the interests of a large number of investors of National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL), will approach the Finance Ministry to seek faster…
With power to solve humanity's toughest challenges, including in frontiers of medicine, Artificial Intelligence will push human capabilities to "unimaginable" levels, Manish Gupta, Senior Director of Google DeepMind, has said,…
India's eight key infrastructure sectors grew at a slower pace of 1.8% in November against 5.8% in the same month last year, according to official data released on Monday (December…
While the recent dip in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections has raised questions about the impact of rate cuts, tax experts say there is little cause for concern. They…
Gold could see a major rise by the end of this decade, according to veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni. Yardeni, President of Yardeni Research, believes the metal could reach $10,000…
Despite poor economic indicators and a protracted decline in the country's real estate market, China's central bank maintained its loan prime rates on Monday.China's Central Bank Retains Interest Rate According…
The Indian government will soon sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand after several rounds of negotiations since the discussion began in March this year. Sources told CNBC-TV18…
India’s exports to the United States followed a clear two-phase trend between May and November 2025, marked by a steep decline until September and a partial recovery thereafter, according to…
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, is poised to achieve another milestone with its home loan portfolio expected to cross the ₹ 10 lakh crore mark next…
The Securities Markets Code (SMC) Bill draws a clear line on capital markets regulator Sebi's enforcement reach by imposing an eight-year statutory limit on inspections and investigations, a move aimed…
The share of coal in India's energy mix will shrink to 30-35% by 2047, and responsible use of the fossil fuel is key to future development, experts said.The coal's share…
India’s export performance remains resilient despite high US tariffs, but industry leaders say sustaining this momentum will depend on how quickly exporters diversify markets and products. While near-term demand has…
To boost home ownership among low- and middle-income families, IFC has decided to invest up to ₹300 crore (around USD 30 million) in Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) issued by Grihum…
Silver prices retreated from the record level in the national capital on Friday, with the white metal plunging by ₹3,500 to ₹2,04,100 per kilogram due to emergence of fresh selling…
The Commerce Ministry has expanded the list of banks authorised to import gold in the current financial year by including Russia’s Sber Bank, according to a public notice issued by…
India’s ambition to become a developed country by 2047 will require an unprecedented and sustained acceleration in income growth, a challenge the country has historically struggled to meet, former Reserve…
The current weakness in the Indian rupee is fundamentally different from past currency crises and is being driven by capital outflows rather than macroeconomic imbalances, former Reserve Bank of India…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) delivered a 25-basis points rate cut not as a signal of concern over growth, but as a calibrated “risk management” response…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.68 billion to $688.94 billion in the week ended December 12, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday,…
Rupee rebounds below 90 as RBI dollar sales, renewed FPI equity inflows and easing capital outflow pressures lift sentiment after record lows this week domestically.By Yoosef K December 19, 2025,…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has signalled that supporting growth has become a priority, with several members flagging that persistently low inflation has opened space for…
Lohit Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer of Quess Corp, struck an optimistic note on India’s hiring outlook for 2026, identifying technology, financial services and AI-linked roles as key growth drivers. Speaking…
India’s economic growth is expected to slow slightly in 2026, but inflation is likely to remain under control and external pressures could ease as capital flows improve, according to top…
Net direct tax collection grew 8% to over ₹17.04 lakh crore between April 1-December 17 as refund issuances slowed, the income tax department data showed on Friday, December 19.This includes…
The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to raise interest rates reflects growing confidence in Japan’s economy, while reassuring investors that policy will remain cautious and data-dependent rather than aggressively hawkish,…
The Bank of Japan said real interest rates are expected to stay significantly negative. It added that it would keep raising rates if the economy, price outlook is realised. 1 Min Read(Photo…
Comptroller and Auditor General of India Sanjay Murthy on Wednesday raised serious concerns over the functioning of the country’s direct benefit transfer (DBT) system, warning that “thousands of crores" were…
India on Thursday imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of certain steel products from China for a period of five years, following a probe that found injury to the domestic…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman and the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) marks a potentially significant reset in India–Oman economic ties, with experts pointing to…
The Centre has proposed a sweeping overhaul of India’s securities market regulatory framework, including a plan to transfer three-fourths of the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) annual surplus…
Indian companies raised $2.21 billion through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) in October, marking the fourth straight month of decline, even as a weakening rupee complicates overseas fundraising decisions.Data released by…
The Bank of England on Thursday cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months amid signs that the stubbornly high inflation that has plagued British consumers…
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in presence…
The Finance Ministry on Thursday, December 18, unveiled a new logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to signify a single and unified brand identity.On the principle of 'One State One…
India’s renewable energy sector is poised for strong growth over the next few years, with annual capacity additions likely to remain at 40-45 gigawatts as the country moves steadily towards…
Amid cautious sentiment across Asian markets following a wobble in the US artificial intelligence (AI) trade, Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management, offered a nuanced view on why…
PM Modi will attend a business forum in Oman today, and interact with the Indian diaspora and students. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik…
SEBI raises the High Value Debt Listed Entity threshold to ₹5,000 crore, cutting compliance burden, rationalising norms, and encouraging wider participation in India’s corporate bond market.By CNBC-TV18 December 17, 2025, 7:35:00…
Global markets are heading into 2026 amid growing uncertainty, with mixed signals from the US economy, a strong dollar and pressure on emerging market currencies like the Indian rupee.Jahangir Aziz,…
Indian equities could see a better setup in 2026 after a difficult 2025, as earnings expectations have cooled and valuations have turned more reasonable, according to Amish Shah, Head–India Research,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, December 17, said global trade is increasingly ”getting weaponised” through tariffs and other measures, and India will have to negotiate its way carefully. She…
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified a new ₹7,280 crore incentive scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets, a critical input for electric vehicles, wind turbines,…
In a yet another massive against adulteration sources have told CNBC TV18 that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday issued a strict advisory directing all…
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified a scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets. Under the scheme, incentives will be capped at ₹2,150 per kg of sintered…
The rupee’s depreciation has accelerated, with the last 30-point slide taking just 12 years versus two decades earlier, even as the trade deficit narrows.By Yoosef K December 16, 2025, 5:59:48…
India’s merchandise exports staged a strong comeback in November, rising 19.37% year-on-year to $38.13 billion, after a contraction in October. Imports, meanwhile, dipped 1.88% to $62.66 billion, pulling the trade…
India's goods trade deficit saw a sharp and unexpected decline in November, narrowing to $24.5 billion from an all-time high of $41 billion in October, sparking discussions about its sustainability…
Government auditor CAG has pulled up state-run Coal India Ltdfor delays in development of the targeted 3,000 MW solar power projects, stating that the coal behemoth and its arms had…
India is set for a power-packed presence at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Swiss ski resort town of Davos next month with three senior union ministers , Ashwini…
Heading into 2026, the outlook for Indian equities looks 'pretty exciting', according to Rajiv Batra, Head of Asia and Co-head of Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy at JPMorgan. Despite a…
India’s economy could grow at 7.5% in 2026-27 (FY27) as easing fiscal and monetary headwinds allow growth to move above its long-term trend, according to Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at…
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted at a slower pace while the service sector lost some steam in December, private-sector surveys showed, weighing on the economy at the end of 2025.Looking ahead…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday dismissed claims that India is a “dead economy”, citing strong economic growth, improving sovereign credit ratings and rising household consumption as evidence of sustained…
With 14 rounds of negotiations already held between India and the European Union (EU) for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Commerce Ministry has said that both the sides are narrowing…
India is expected to roll out three components of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) this week, with landlocked states set to receive focused export-boosting support. Highlighting that while the Finance…
The Union government’s proposed overhaul of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has triggered sharp criticism from opposition leaders and rights activists, who argue that the new…
India’s unemployment rate fell to a seven-month low in November, helped by rising labour force participation and improving employment ratios, with rural areas and women leading the gains, government data…
With the rupee inching towards 91 per US dollar, export-oriented companies across IT, pharma and automobiles are likely to see some cushioning in their margins. While IT and pharma are…
Negotiations between India and New Zealand for a proposed free trade agreement are expected to be closed or finalised soon, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday.After concluding the fourth…
India’s credit cycle is likely to see another strong phase of growth by the end of FY26, driven by seasonal trends, improving asset quality and a gradual recovery in demand.…
While concerns about the deflation in China have been widespread, India's retail inflation has been exaggerated by a surge in gold imports and the falling value of the rupee.3 Min…
The Indian government released the wholesale price index (WPI) data for November on Monday, December 15. The November WPI came in at -0.32%. The government attributes the negative rate of…
With a view to improve monetary policy transmission, banks have been advised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to link loans to MSMEs to an external benchmark, the government…
As India’s dependence on solar photovoltaic and wind energy increases, diversifying the energy mix is becoming essential to meet peak electricity demand. Power grids across the country require alternate energy…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has intensified scrutiny of suspicious income tax deductions—particularly claims linked to donations to political parties and charitable trusts—using a data-driven enforcement strategy backed…
India’s November inflation print rose to 0.71% month-on-month, marginally above October’s 0.25% reading but broadly in line with market expectations.Beneath the headline number, however, a clearer disinflation trend appears to…
Fair trade watchdog CCI is examining whether the country's largest airline, IndiGo, violated competition norms, a senior official said on Friday, December 12, amid the carrier facing regulatory scrutiny over…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season on…
India’s retail inflation eased in November, with headline CPI printing at 0.71%, lower than the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of 0.8%. The print, however, was higher than October’s 0.25% month-on-month reading.Food…
India’s equity investor base has grown from 4.2 crore during the COVID period to 14 crore today, a shift that former SEBI whole-time member Ananth Narayan says reflects a structural…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday cancelled the certificate of registration of four non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) from West Bengal and Chandigarh.These include West Bengal-based Gem Investments &…
Hardeep Singh Puri announces major amendments to Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, boosting domestic E&P, easing operations, and enhancing energy security under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.By Megha Rani December…
Fresh data from the RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States highlights a clear divide between India’s largest economies in terms of absolute output and those that lead on per-capita…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday issued amended directions on the maintenance of cash credit (CC), current, and overdraft (OD) accounts by banks, following feedback on its draft…
Responding to a question referring to a statement by the US saying that they've got the best deal yet and whether India has offered them anything that they're so happy…
India-US trade talks progressing well, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Five rounds completed; deal expected only when mutually beneficial. Current visit not a negotiating round.By CNBCTV18.com December 11, 2025, 6:29:10 PM…
In a statement on Thursday, iSprout said it plans to deploy the capital towards new centres in Indian Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, along with upgrades to its technology,…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has signalled the start of what could become the most far-reaching reform of India’s customs framework in decades, calling it her “next big cleaning up assignment”…
Samiran Chakraborty, Chief Economist at Citi India, said the rupee could find stability near ₹91 over the next year if India’s balance of payments moves into surplus in the January–March…
Step inside India’s evolving credit landscape as industry experts decode what the latest data is really telling us.Watch the expert panel consisting of Sachin Seth, Chairman, CRIF High Mark, Regional…
Patrick Law, Head of Asia Pacific Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities at Bank of America, outlined the key forces that will shape the Indian rupee in 2026. He said the…
The latest Motilal Oswal Wealth Creation Study 2025 takes a long-term view of India’s economic potential, and Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman & Co-Founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services believes the country…
In the interview with Bloomberg on December 11, India's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said that “most India–US trade issues have been sorted out” and he “will be surprised…
Government subsidies contribute, on average, 10% of a rural household's income in India, according to the Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture…
The readers and viewers of CNBC-TV18 can track all the latest updates, insights and commentaries on the website through our live blog.The US Federal Reserve is set to announce its…
A high-level US trade delegation led by Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Rick Switzer is in India this week as both countries step up efforts toward a long-discussed…
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European (EU) is going to be finalised soon, said Piyush Goyal on Wednesday, December 9.Speaking at the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas in…
According to Sridhar Sivaram, Investment Director at Enam Holdings, the biggest reason for India’s underperformance is simple: very weak earnings growth. For six consecutive quarters, earnings have grown only in…
India’s shrimp industry is preparing for a recovery phase as exporters shift their focus beyond the US market. While recent tariff concerns created uncertainty, industry experts say India has already…
Macquarie Capital has shifted to a more bullish stance on Indian equities, projecting the Nifty to reach 30,000 by 2026. This marks a significant turn from its cautious view over…
US trade representative Jamieson Greer has told a Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday that the kind of offers made by India on the trade front are the "best that the…
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday met the MD and CEO of public sector banks and select private sector banks here and urged them to pass on the rate…
The government on Tuesday said imports under the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) scheme are exempted from payment of the integrated tax and compensation cess.By CNBCTV18December 9, 2025, 6:44:04 PM IST…
Data from the Commerce Ministry show a 30.7% rise in India’s solar module exports between April and October 2025, with values increasing by $219.2 million—from $712.8 million to $932 million.…
Indian equity markets are struggling to react to positive macro news such as strong gross domestic product (GDP) growth and a softer Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy stance. Ashish…
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday, December 8, said it is examining the possibility of keeping the equity markets open on February 1, 2026, which falls on a Sunday,…
Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer at Naukri.com, said hiring activity in calendar year 2025 has continued to grow at a consistent 6–7%, led by sectors such as travel, tourism, hospitality,…
The Power Ministry on Monday informed Parliament that aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses at the all-India level have declined to 16.16% in FY25, from 21.91% in FY21.The Ministry said…
The Reserve Bank of India will inject long-term liquidity into the banking system through a $5 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction on December 16, according to a circular issued on…
India’s insolvency ecosystem continues to face prolonged timelines, with all major IBC processes taking more than 500 days on average, the Ministry of Finance informed Lok Sabha in a written…
India received its highest-ever foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows for the first half of a financial year, with gross inflows touching $50.36 billion in H1FY26, Minister of State for Finance…
India’s push to regulate cryptocurrency transactions is yielding results with the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) collections from Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) trades crossing the ₹1,000 crore mark within just…
The government has said that 15.09 crore Jan Dhan accounts are currently inoperative across the country, out of a total of 57.07 crore accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan…
With the fourth round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluding last week in New Delhi, government sources have told CNBC-TV18 that India has shared its market-access…
Government sources have told CNBC-TV18 that the US trade delegation led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer is expected to visit India from December 10th to December 12th for…
As India joins this global movement of solidarity to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls through health system reforms, reframing the issue as a public health priority is…
Denying reports of issuing any advisory to lenders to pause fresh financing to renewable energy projects amid significant overcapacity concerns, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has clarified…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dismissed concerns surrounding falling household savings. Speaking at an event in Delhi, she said that India’s middle class is saving in new ways and…
GE Aerospace has delivered the fifth F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A programme.A company spokesperson said the delivery is part of…
India and the United States will commence three-day talks on the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement here from December 10, sources said.The visit is crucial as India…
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) 25-basis-point repo rate cut to 5.25%—delivered unanimously by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this week—marks one of the rare instances globally where a central…
The timing of the rate cut indicates a strategic effort to reinforce consumption and investment through borrowings in case external challenges deepen, notes Deloitte India Economist Dr. Rumki Majumdar in…
India's clean energy ministry has urged banks and other lenders to be cautious in financing new solar photovoltaic module manufacturing capacity, highlighting the potential for oversupply in the local market,…
The Haryana government on Friday extended retirement gratuity and death gratuity benefits to all state employees covered under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), a move that brings them closer to…
Gujarat's per capita income has surpassed ₹3 lakh for the first time, and the state now ranks among India's top five economies, an official said on Friday.A government release said…
India's central bank on Friday asked banks to submit a detailed plan on ringfencing their core business from other riskier non-core business by March 2026.The Reserve Bank of India said…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% and reaffirmed its neutral stance, signalling a clear shift toward supporting growth…
Home, auto and other loans are likely to cost less as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six…
President Vladimir Putin’s India visit sets Vision 2030, boosting defence, energy, trade to $100 billion, and expanding cooperation in science and space.3 Min Read1 / 10President Vladimir Putin’s visit to…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, December 5, strongly defended the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha, asserting that the levy targets only demerit goods…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) not only cut the benchmark interest rates, as expected by many, the central bank also promised a $1.5 trillion liquidity boost via open market…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee on December 5 lowered its inflation forecast for the financial year ending March 2026 to 2.0%, down from 2.6%, acknowledging that price…
The Reserve Bank of India, on Friday, December 5, cut benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points after two policies of maintaining status quo.A key highlight of Governor Sanjay Malhotra's…
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has raised its growth projection for India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 7.3% for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), RBI…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India announced a 25 basis points cut to its policy repo rate to 5.25% on Friday, December 5, after maintaining…
By CNBCTV18.COM | Dec 5, 2025 7:30 AM IST (Updated)RBI MPC Meeting Live Updates: The policy day is here. Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra…
The Department of Telecommunications has proposed one-way spectrum sharing among telecom operators that will enable service providers to monetise and optimally deploy unused radio waves, according to a draft notification.Earlier,…
India has urged Russia to consider approval for export of butter and dairy products from 12 Indian companies, including the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), commonly known as Amul.…
The Reserve Bank of India has issued amendments to the Gold Metal Loan (GML) Scheme, updating the framework for banks, jewellers and entities linked to the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS).…
The Reserve Bank of India will unveil its bi-monthly monetary policy decision on Friday, December 5, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra set to announce the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee’s…
The Parliament on Thursday, December 4, passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way to levy a higher excise duty on tobacco and related products once the GST…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to send mixed signals on interest rates. Strong second-quarter growth has riased doubts about whether a cut is needed, even…
The sharp decline in the Indian rupee is not expected to stop the Reserve Bank of India from easing policy, according to Kamakshya Trivedi, Chief Forex and Emerging Markets Strategist…
Fitch Ratings has raised India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.4%, up from 6.9% earlier, on stronger-than-expected private consumption. The upgrade follows India’s 8.2% GDP expansion in the second quarter of…
Richard Yetsenga, Group Chief Economist at ANZ Research, believes the Indian rupee will remain weak in 2025. But he expects 2026 to be a much better year for the currency.India’s…
India is likely to advance talks for the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on…
From an expectation of a rate cut in the upcoming monetary policy review to the new low of ₹90 to a dollar volatility, from trends showing private capex is growing…
Responding to questions about the rupee breaching 90 against the US dollar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s 8.2% second-quarter GDP growth had exceeded all projections, supported by…
The country's exports, which fell by about 12% in October, have registered healthy growth in November, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday.However, he did not disclose the…
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman issuing a sharp rebuttal to opposition allegations that the legislation introduces a new…
As the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy review approaches, industry is firmly in favour of a rate cut, argues Rajiv Memani, President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (2025–26)…
Excise duty sought to be levied on tobacco and its products through a new Bill will ensure that tax incidence on demerit items does not fall after the recent GST…
The rollout of the 8th Pay Panel in FY28 is likely to weigh heavily on the country’s finances, with the combined payout for the Centre and states expected to exceed…
CII President Rajiv Memani on Wednesday said Indian industry is increasingly concerned about the rupee’s sharp slide past 90 to the dollar, emphasising that while businesses can adjust to market-driven…
Industry is firmly hoping for a 25-basis-point rate cut in the upcoming RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, with inflation largely under control and growth remaining the government’s key priority.Anant Goenka,…
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee commenced its three-day deliberations amid expectations of 25 basis point rate cut, but some experts believe that the central bank may settle for status…
India must accelerate its next generation of economic reforms to sustain long-term growth amid a highly uncertain global environment, Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman of Bajaj Finserv, told CNBC-TV18 on Wednesday, even…
India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said the government is not alarmed by the rupee’s sharp depreciation past the ₹90-per-dollar mark, adding that the currency’s weakness has…
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Wednesday (December 3) backed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance’s recommendation to grant statutory status to the National Statistical Commission (NSC), saying stronger…
India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its statistical ecosystem, with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) pushing for tighter coordination with states, improved data governance and expanded…
Proposed schemes to promote manufacturing in the toys and leather sectors are in works, Government sources told CNBC-TV18, with the scheme for the leather sector progressing faster as it is…
President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his selection to lead the Federal Reserve in early 2026 and teased National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett as his possible choice…
Amid a significant depreciation of the Indian rupee, which has fallen 5% in a year, questions have arisen about its potential influence on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary…
India’s dominant services sector accelerated in November as robust domestic demand helped recover ground lost in the previous month, but export sales growth slipped to an eight-month low amid rising…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 2 December said it has once again classified State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs).These lenders…
The RBI may trim the benchmark lending rate by 25 bps in its forthcoming monetary policy meeting, as inflationary pressures are subdued, though some experts believe the central bank is…
India’s household debt has declined year-on-year for the first time in five years, even as the broader trend over the past half-decade showed a sharp rise in borrowing accompanied by…
Government sources have told CNBC-TV18 that formal negotiations to expand India’s Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Brazil-led MERCOSUR bloc are expected to begin in the coming months. Sources said…
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan warned about excess liquidity building up in private credit globally, the latest voice to weigh in on rising risks in the asset…
Government sources have told CNBC-TV18 that a push is likely for the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill in Parliament to support exporters and export units facing strain and slack demand…
Countries must strengthen cooperation on tax matters as new financial products emerge and the global economy becomes increasingly digital, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. The evolving structures of…
With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set to announce its policy decision on December 5, market experts are closely tracking signals from both the bond and currency markets. Rising…
Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava on Tuesday, December 2, said countries need to work towards ensuring strong data confidentiality systems and also make sure that information shared under international standards is…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, December 2, said with the growing digitalisation of the economy and emergence of new financial products, countries globally will have to cooperate with timely…
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday confirmed that the general tariff rate on imports from South Korea, including on autos, would drop to 15% retroactive to November 1 because…
Why did the Indian rupee fall by a sharp 0.3% on a day when it should be celebrating the 8.2% GDP growth? Indeed why is the rupee one of the…
India’s central bank received more customer complaints under its integrated grievance-redressal system in FY25, driven mainly by issues related to loans and credit cards, according to the Reserve Bank of…
India's current account deficit moderated in the July-to-September quarter on the back of a lower merchandise trade deficit, the Reserve Bank of India said on Monday.The current account deficit stood…
Najib Shah, Former Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has warned that the government’s plan to tax tobacco and pan masala based on the number…
India’s gross GST collections for November 2025 came in at ₹1.70 lakh crore, rising just 0.7% year-on-year. The softer print — the lowest this fiscal — was widely expected as…
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) next policy decision on December 5, 2025, has turned into a close call, with economists on Citizen’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) panel divided on…
India’s competition regulator on Monday accused Apple of attempting to stall an ongoing antitrust case by challenging the legality of the country’s new penalty framework, according to a filing before…
India’s strong first-half gross domestic product (GDP) performance has shifted the balance away from a rate cut at the December 5, 2025 policy meeting of Reserve Bank of India (RBI),…
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 0.4% in October, easing sharply from 4% in September, with the government attributing the slowdown to fewer working days during a month packed…
The month’s gross GST mop-up includes central GST (CGST), state GST (SGST), integrated GST (IGST) and compensation cess. 1 Min ReadIndia collected ₹1.70 lakh crore in goods and services tax (GST)…
The government on Monday tabled the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY26, seeking Parliament’s approval for a net cash outgo of about ₹41,500 crore.The package spans 72…
Former CBIC Chief Vivek Johri says the Central Excise Bill 2025 and the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill 2025 are aimed at ensuring the overall tax burden on…
Japanese government bonds slumped, with the two-year yield rising to its highest level since 2008, after comments from the Bank of Japan chief brought a December rate hike into focus.The…
The government plans to replace the GST compensation cess with a new Health and National Security Cess, which will mainly apply to tobacco and pan masala products. MS Mani, Partner-GST…
India’s manufacturing sector lost pace in November, with growth easing to a nine-month low as US tariffs hit demand, according to a private survey released on Monday (December 1).The moderation…
The government is preparing to introduce a Health and National Security Cess Bill, signalling a major shift in the way taxes are levied on cigarettes, gutkha and pan masala.Sharing the…
The central government is set to introduce two new Bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the GST compensation cess on tobacco, pan masala and other sin goods, as the…