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economy, manufacturing, global manufacturing exports, GDP, FDI

India’s manufacturing getting attractive to global investors: S&P

India’s manufacturing sector is gaining global investor interest amid shifting trade dynamics, says S&P Global. With resilient growth, supply-chain diversification,…

May 19, 2025 21:53 IST

farm, agriculture, farm sector, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, farmers

Farm sector may grow at 3.5% in FY26: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India targets 3.5% farm sector growth in FY26, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Backed by a strong outreach campaign…

May 19, 2025 21:39 IST

RCB, economy, NABARD, eKCC, agri-credit, Nabard, Regional Rural Banks

eKCC portal may put agri credit on the fast track

NABARD’s new eKCC portal, developed with 24×7 Moneyworks, aims to fast-track agri-credit disbursal for KCC holders via digital processing. Piloted…

May 18, 2025 21:43 IST

RBI, Resere Bank of India, MPC, economy, Monetary Policy Committee, CPI

RBI may lower FY26 inflation forecast significantly

RBI may significantly lower FY26 inflation forecast from 4%, citing easing food prices, strong crop arrivals, and falling crude oil…

May 18, 2025 20:45 IST

capex, capital expenditure, economy, GSDP, investment, tax, revenue

States’ capex likely grew 9% in FY25

States’ capex likely grew 9% in FY25, down from 27% in FY24, as they aimed to maintain fiscal deficit at…

May 18, 2025 19:46 IST

sugar, economy, Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association, ISMA

Sugar production this season seen at 5-year low

India’s 2024-25 sugar production is projected to hit a 5-year low at 29.5 MT due to poor rainfall and red-rot…

May 16, 2025 21:35 IST

India-US,BTA, trade, World Trade Organisation, WTO, bilateral trade agreement

India-US BTA talks to get a fresh political push

India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) talks gain momentum as Minister Piyush Goyal visits Washington. Key issues include market access, tariffs,…

Updated: May 16, 2025 22:12 IST

India’s GDP growth revised downward to 6.3% for 2025, country remains one of fastest-growing large economies: UN

The UN on Thursday launched a report titled ‘The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025’.

Updated: May 16, 2025 09:24 IST

MSME, trade, UK, US, EU, Oman, export, import, economy

Exports swell 9.1% on rush to beat US tariff

India’s exports rose 9.1% in April to $38.49B, driven by a 27.38% surge in US shipments. Imports jumped 19.12%, widening…

May 15, 2025 21:41 IST

farmers, DAP, economy, agriculture, agriculture sector, di-ammonium phosphate, phosphate

Global DAP prices rise 13% since April, may push up fertiliser subsidy

Global DAP prices surge 13% since April to $652/tonne, raising concerns over India’s fertiliser subsidy burden. With domestic production lagging…

May 15, 2025 21:39 IST

edible oil, oil, economy, palm, soybean, sunflower, NAFED, NCCF

Edible oil imports fall 36% by volume in April

India’s edible oil imports dropped 36% in April 2025 due to high global prices and robust domestic oilseed output. Palm…

May 14, 2025 22:45 IST

capex, capital expenditure, economy, PFMS portal, Public Financial Management System

Capex loans disbursal to states delayed amid change in norms

States face delays in securing 50-year interest-free capex loans for FY26 due to lack of clarity on PFMS portal submission…

May 14, 2025 21:06 IST

WPI, Inflation, economy, consumer price index, CPI, Wholesale Price Index

WPI inflation falls to a nine-month low in April

WPI inflation eased to a nine-month low of 0.85% in April, down from 2.05% in March, driven by falling fuel…

May 14, 2025 21:05 IST

petroleum, natural gas, LPG, PNG, crude oil, crude, government, economy,

Govt seeks first right to buy oil & gas under exigency clause

India’s draft petroleum rules grant the government pre-emption rights over all crude oil and gas during national emergencies, ensuring supply…

May 12, 2025 22:42 IST

trade, FTA, Free Trade Agreement, economy, US-China, PLI

US-China tariff truce scuppers early gains for India

The US-China tariff truce may delay gains for Indian exporters as reduced duties ease trade tensions. India now faces tougher…

May 12, 2025 20:29 IST

Free Trade Agreement, FTA, economy, India-UK FTA, trade

India keeps data exclusivity out of UK FTA to protect local drug makers

India safeguards its $25B generic drug industry by excluding data exclusivity from the UK FTA, ensuring affordable drug access and…

May 12, 2025 20:06 IST

wheat, economy, PDS, welfare scheme, wheat FCI, Food Corporation of India

Wheat procurement crosses 29 MT, highest in four years

India’s wheat procurement for 2025–26 crosses 29 MT, highest in four years, driven by strong arrivals and bumper production. Key…

May 11, 2025 22:43 IST

FTA, tariffs, bilateral agreements, economy, India-US, Donald Trump

EXPLAINER | The message in the US-UK trade deal

The limited US-UK trade deal offers key tariff cuts on cars and steel, setting a potential model for countries like…

May 9, 2025 22:24 IST

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