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…