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GST, Economy, Lok Sabha, Finance Ministry, Goods and Service Tax

GST evasion of Rs 7.08 lakh crore detected in last five years: FinMin

Over Rs 7.08 lakh crore in GST evasion detected in five years, with Rs 1.79 lakh crore from ITC fraud,…

August 4, 2025 19:14 IST

Us tariff, Donald Trump, manufacturing, domestic demand, Moody's, bilateral relations, trade deal, import duty, investment

US tariffs to dent India’s manufacturing aspirations, but demand resilient: Moody’s

Moody’s has warned that higher US tariffs and penalties will hurt India’s manufacturing ambitions, especially in high-value sectors like electronics.…

August 4, 2025 16:04 IST

DBT, economy, MGNREGS, PM-KISAN, direct benefit transfer

DBT saved Rs 4.31 lakh crore to exchequer by plugging leakages

DBT helped the government save Rs 4.31 lakh crore since FY15 by removing fake beneficiaries and plugging subsidy leakages across…

August 3, 2025 23:16 IST

Interest Equalisation Scheme, IES, economy, Federation of Indian Export Organisations, FIEO

Exporters seek higher outlay for support schemes, interest relief

Exporters seek increased outlay for export schemes and revival of the Interest Equalisation Scheme to counter 5–10% tariff disadvantages in…

August 3, 2025 19:15 IST

economy, farm products, GM crops imports, genetically modified crops.

Lower farm tariffs for US feasible with quota curbs: Experts

Offering tariff rate quotas on select farm imports like maize and soybean could help ease trade talks with the US,…

August 1, 2025 21:07 IST

GTRI, trump, trade, economy, reciprocal tariffs, auto, apparel, auto exports

Tariff impact limited to less than half of exports to US

US tariffs impact less than half of India’s exports, but key MSME-driven, job-heavy sectors like apparel and engineering face steep…

August 1, 2025 20:43 IST

Monetary Policy Committee, ICICI Bank, ICRA, CPI, RBI, economy

FE Exclusive poll | 90% of experts believe RBI to maintain status quo on rates, stance unchanged

RBI is expected to hold repo rates and maintain its neutral stance in the August policy review, says an FE…

August 1, 2025 20:23 IST

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th installment: Rs 20,500 crore to be released for 9.7 crore farmers on Aug 2

The announcement comes as the government’s flagship direct benefit transfer scheme completes over five years since its launch in 2019.

July 31, 2025 08:53 IST

GDP, GDP growth, Indian economy, industrial output, global uncertainties, mining activity, IIP growth, manufacturing, consumer sector, Donald Trump, reciprocal tariffs, investment, domestic consumption, RBI, rate cut, southwest monsoon, inflation, household expenses

Can India grow at 6.5% despite industrial, global headwinds? Crisil thinks so – Here’s why

India’s GDP is projected to grow at a steady 6.5 per cent in FY26, according to Crisil, despite signs of…

July 30, 2025 13:41 IST

IMF, GDP, Economy, International Monetary Fund, GDP growth

IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.4%

IMF raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.4%, citing a stronger external environment. India is also projected to become…

Updated: July 29, 2025 19:48 IST

FDI, insurance sector, foreign direct investment, Nirmala sitharaman,

100% FDI to help unlock full potential of insurance sector: Finance Minister

Finance minister backs 100% FDI in insurance to unlock sector potential and boost capital inflows. Move aims to ease foreign…

July 28, 2025 22:53 IST

CETA, export, economy, India- UK FTA, FTA, trade, DGFT

Govt begins consultations to ready industry for UK trade deal gains

The government has begun stakeholder consultations with the textile, leather, and footwear sectors to help Indian exporters capitalise on duty-free…

July 28, 2025 21:48 IST

credit growth, capex, Finance Ministry, FM, bilateral trade agreement, BTA, economy

Slow credit growth, weak private capex may hit growth pace: Finance Ministry

India’s economic growth may slow due to weak credit expansion and sluggish private investment, warns the finance ministry. Export challenges,…

July 28, 2025 21:00 IST

Industrial growth falls to 10-month low of 1.5% in June

Industrial output growth fell to a 10-month low of 1.5% in June 2025, dragged by mining and electricity contraction. Manufacturing…

July 28, 2025 20:15 IST

technology, research, agriculture, MSME, economy, RBI, GDP

‘Structural change in output and employment needed for higher growth,’ says S Mahendra Dev

Structural reforms in output and employment are key for India’s long-term growth, says S Mahendra Dev. In an interview, he…

July 28, 2025 19:42 IST

'No more than 3 years in...': Govt mulls policy to limit hiring, cap pay for consultants

June Economic Review: From inflation to current account deficit, 5 key highlights

The inflation remained within the target range in the first quarter of FY26, with the CPI inflation reaching a 77-month…

July 28, 2025 16:17 IST

trade, India-UK, e-commerce, exports, economy, CETA

India-UK trade pact to facilitate e-commerce exports

The India-UK trade pact eases e-commerce exports by exempting sub-£1,000 shipments from proof of origin. The move boosts small exporters…

July 27, 2025 08:13 IST

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, economy, FDI, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar

India, China talking cooperation, but need caution: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman says India and China are exploring economic cooperation but with caution. At a book launch, she…

Updated: July 27, 2025 05:16 IST

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Progress in Asean trade pact review at month-end summit in Kuala Lumpur

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India and ASEAN are reviewing their trade agreement to tackle the growing trade deficit. India’s counter proposal aims for more market access and resolution of third-country routing issues. The review will be completed by 2025 and discussions will intensify at the upcoming ASEAN-India Summit. The agreement, implemented in 2010, has resulted in a significant trade gap.

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