India moves WTO against US safeguard duties on quarts exports India challenges US safeguard duties on quartz surface product imports at the WTO, impacting $233 million exports and seeking exemptions… August 18, 2026 22:55 IST
Q1 GDP growth likely hit 4-qtr low of 7.2%: FE poll Govt steps helped limit impact of West Asia war on growth, say economists. August 18, 2026 20:53 IST
India, US must address friction points: Gor US Ambassador Sergio Gor emphasizes the need for predictable tax laws and trust-based engagement between the US and India to… August 18, 2026 19:50 IST
Jobless rate slips to four-month low of 5.1% in July on rural upswing Despite sequential decline, annual level remains broadly unchanged. Updated: August 18, 2026 05:10 IST
Rupee tumbles as RBI shuts FCNR(B) window early Rise in oil prices also causes jitters; RBI intervention limits fall. Updated: August 18, 2026 05:05 IST
Pulses imports surge 58% in Q1 amid El Nino fears Pulses imports in India surged 58% to 1.3 million tonnes in Q1 FY27 amid El Nino concerns, but recent crop… Updated: August 18, 2026 05:08 IST
Cost unlikely to have driven swap window closure: SBI Research 5-year cumulative hedging cost of $10.5 bn would amount to 1.45% current forex reserves. Updated: August 18, 2026 05:15 IST
Census 2027 asks 40 key questions: What will it reveal about India’s economy? For years, India’s most important population database has also been one of its biggest data gaps. Census 2027 could provide… August 14, 2026 20:14 IST
Rs 1.5 lakh crore lost in fruits & veggies: Can a tax holiday fix India’s cold-storage gap? With horticultural production already at around 355 million tonnes annually, improving the country’s ability to store and transport this produce… August 14, 2026 17:40 IST
Food Inflation Vs $90 billion inflows: Inside India’s macro outlook and FY27 growth risks India’s FY27 outlook weighs 6.6% GDP growth, 8% food inflation risks and $80-90B inflows; read what could shape rates. Updated: August 14, 2026 14:34 IST
Goods exports jump by a fifth in July, steepest pace in over four years Imports surge 17.5%, leaving trade deficit of $32-bn. August 13, 2026 21:02 IST
Slowly but surely, retail inflation getting broad-based Nearly 65% of CPI basket saw inflation sequentially higher in July. August 13, 2026 20:55 IST
Rice exports hit by West Asia crisis, rise just 1.7% in April-July India’s rice exports rose 1.7% to $3.82 billion in April-July 2026-27 despite supply disruptions and high freight costs. Marine product… August 13, 2026 19:29 IST
India-US trade talks on track despite Russian-oil tariff plan US Senate passes a Bill for extra tariffs on Russian oil buyers while India-US talks on a bilateral trade deal… August 13, 2026 18:56 IST
Food inflation rises to 5.52% in July Food inflation rose to 5.52% in July 2026 driven by higher prices of ginger, garlic, onion, chicken, eggs, and edible… Updated: August 12, 2026 22:08 IST
Retail inflation rises to 19-month high of 4.45% in July India’s CPI inflation rose to 4.45% in July, hitting a 19-month high driven by higher food prices, while core inflation… August 12, 2026 20:39 IST
Near-term, mild shocks manageable, Govt tells House panel The finance ministry assures Parliament that with conservative tax revenue assumptions and an Economic Stabilisation Fund, India can manage mild… August 12, 2026 20:28 IST
Commerce Secretary to visit Chile to review FTA talks Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile to review the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement progress, focusing on critical minerals supply… August 12, 2026 18:46 IST
‘Want to forgive children who abused me’: PM Modi issues appeal for ‘misguided’ youth in video message
‘Very uncertain global landscape’: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu sounds stark warning about ‘job crisis’ in India