RBI’s rupee playbook: Curb excess volatility With the Indian rupee testing the 90/$1 level in January 2026, the RBI is deploying “surprise” interventions and a $10… January 8, 2026 23:09 IST
CPSE capex hits 73.6% of annual target Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and agencies like Indian Railways and NHAI have deployed ₹5.8 lakh crore in capital expenditure… January 8, 2026 22:52 IST
Depressed prices key reason behind low agri GVA growth The nominal growth rate of GVA of agriculture and allied activities is projected at a record low of 0.8%in FY26,… January 8, 2026 22:29 IST
India faces early prospect of 500% tariffs in US market Among many provisions of the bill that seek to pressurise Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, it makes it… January 8, 2026 19:23 IST
Nafed to open e-auction site for agri items on January 19 The federation will also consider allowing state-level federation of cooperatives and agencies to conduct their e-auction on the portal —… January 8, 2026 06:22 IST
GDP growth for FY26 to be around 7.5% with upward bias: SBI Research SBI Research predicts India’s FY26 GDP growth at 7.5%, slightly higher than the NSO’s 7.4% first advance estimate. January 8, 2026 00:07 IST
Govt agencies start MSP purchase of pulses Nafed and NCCF have commenced direct purchase of pulses—including tur, urad, masoor, and chana—from pre-registered farmers at APMC mandi yards… January 7, 2026 23:51 IST
India’s GDP: NSO projects FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% The National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected India’s real GDP growth at 7.4% for FY2025-26, up from 6.5% in the… January 7, 2026 23:43 IST
Economists flag H2 slowdown, low nominal growth and global risks While the economy remains resilient with a 7.3% GVA growth, economists at ICRA and Bank of Baroda warn of a… Updated: January 8, 2026 13:08 IST
The last ring: When India’s village phone fell silent As rural tele-density climbs and mobile connectivity becomes the norm, India officially retires the Village Public Telephone (VPT) program in… Updated: January 8, 2026 17:05 IST
Explainer: Why some states struggle to attract investment Achieving “Developed Economy” status by 2047 requires India to sustain an 8% growth rate, which is currently hindered by a… January 7, 2026 22:35 IST
India’s GDP growth seen at 7.4% in FY26; economists see fiscal targets intact, no rate cuts India’s FY26 GDP growth is estimated at 7.4%, beating projections and supporting fiscal consolidation, while economists see limited scope for… January 7, 2026 20:14 IST
HSBC India Services PMI falls to 58 in December, slowest growth in 11 months HSBC India Services PMI fell to 58.0 in December, reflecting slower growth, weaker sentiment and cautious hiring despite resilient exports… January 6, 2026 12:29 IST
Piyush Goyal to visit Brussels for final FTA talks ahead of India-EU Summit Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s high-stakes visit to Brussels on January 8–9 marks the final sprint for the India-EU Free Trade… January 4, 2026 21:44 IST
States’ subsidies account for around 8% of their revenue expenditure Indian states are grappling with a significant fiscal squeeze as subsidy spending hits approximately Rs 3.30 lakh crore, primarily driven… January 4, 2026 19:35 IST
Economists divided on centre’s capex pace in December-March With capital expenditure reaching Rs 6.58 lakh crore by November, the Indian government faces a choice between infrastructure momentum and… January 4, 2026 18:02 IST
Customs rejig must resolve inverted duty, supply chain issues: Arvind Virmani Economist Arvind Virmani advocates for a strategic overhaul of India’s customs duty regime ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. January 4, 2026 17:48 IST
Exports to US recover slowly after sharp slide, forex losses large India’s exports to the US surged 23% in November to hit $7 billion. However, a GTRI analysis reveals that Trump-era… January 3, 2026 12:37 IST
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