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PM chairs meet with CCEA, Niti Aayog, ministers for 100-day plan

Govt charts agenda for reform push.

August 19, 2025 08:15 IST

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Strategic self-reliance within a rule-based global trading system, key for India: Dr Rangarajan

Dr Rangarajan feels import substitution on a wide basis will not be desirable for India.

August 15, 2025 15:30 IST

Former RBI governor D Subbarao on US tariff implications

India can weather even a 50 bps growth sacrifice but for a year: Former RBI governor D Subbarao

A more serious concern will be the sector-specific implications, especially the impact for the low-income households in labour-intensive sectors like…

Updated: August 7, 2025 14:41 IST

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra

RBI keeps powder dry, inflation projection for FY26 cut to 3.1%

The time limit for using the dry powder, however, will be short as the MPC decision came hours before US…

Updated: August 7, 2025 08:25 IST

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Explained: How losing Russian oil could impact India’s economy and who gets hit the hardest?

Replacing Russian oil with supplies from the Middle East, West Africa or Latin America would come at a cost.

August 3, 2025 20:18 IST

Trump’s sanction threat may push India’s oil bill up by $9–11 billion

India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer and importer, has reaped significant benefits by swiftly substituting market-priced oil with discounted Russian…

August 3, 2025 12:39 IST

I retain my optimistic view on the future of Indian economy: Deepak Parekh

Manufacturing sector accounted for 54 per cent of new project announcements amounting to Rs 2.3 trillion mainly in sectors like…

Updated: August 2, 2025 11:24 IST

GST collection increases 7.5 % in July, reaches Rs 1.96 lakh crore

Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) mop-up was Rs 1.82 lakh crore in July 2024. Last month, the collection was…

Updated: August 1, 2025 17:37 IST

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India-UK free trade deal could lift India’s GDP growth by 0.25%, says Elara Capital

The landmark agreement between the two countries aims to reduce tariffs on a range of goods including textiles, whisky and…

July 25, 2025 21:25 IST

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Net direct tax collections dip 1.34% to Rs 5.63 lakh crore during April 1-July 10

Tax refunds saw a significant 38.01% rise, reaching Rs 1,01,980 crore.

Updated: July 11, 2025 21:12 IST

Eslavat Ramesh, a small farmer in the rain-fed Warangal district of Telangana

A farmer’s take on US-India trade deal – why destination, not the date, matters

India has apparently made a final offer, including keeping agriculture off the table, a stance supported by farmers and agri…

July 8, 2025 15:39 IST

India eyes $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030

Boost for ‘Make in India’: Govt targets for $300 bn bioeconomy by 2030

India targets a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030, driven by biotech innovation, startup growth, ethanol blending success, and the new…

July 8, 2025 14:19 IST

India needs to reverse-engineer imports and invest in deep-tech to reduce dependence on China: GTRI

The report recommends reverse-engineering of low- to mid-tech imports, stronger domestic production incentives, and long-term investment in deep-tech manufacturing to…

Updated: July 4, 2025 14:55 IST

India to remain fastest growing economy in 2025 and 2026, says Morgan Stanley. (Image: Canva)

India emerging as the fastest-growing economy globally: Morgan Stanley

India is projected to be the fastest-growing economy in 2025 and 2026, according to Morgan Stanley’s Global Investment Committee. The…

July 2, 2025 18:22 IST

GST rates on cigarettes, drinks, and luxury cars may increase as Centre plans cess revamp

GST rates on cigarettes, drinks, and luxury cars may rise amid cess revamp talks: Reports

The government may hike GST rates on cigarettes, soft drinks, and luxury cars as it plans to replace the compensation…

Updated: July 2, 2025 15:54 IST

Financial system resilient amid global uncertainty: FSR

The report highlighted that the country’s scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) have significantly improved their asset quality, with gross non-performing assets…

July 1, 2025 12:29 IST