BUSINESS
EU-Mercosur fallout could open $5 billion export window for India
Shifting European sourcing and tighter standards on South American suppliers may boost India’s edge ahead of its own EU trade deal
BUSINESS
EU trade deal can soften blow for 84% of India’s exports hit by US tariffs
Of the roughly $47 billion Indian exports facing 50 percent or more in US tariffs, nearly $40 billion, can be absorbed by the 27-nation bloc
BUSINESS
Assam and Odisha quietly outpace West Bengal on growth and incomes
Smaller eastern states are narrowing the gap with the region’s largest economy through faster expansion and industrial momentum
BUSINESS
Core sector growth rises to four month high of 3.7% in December
Steel and cement remained the standout performers in December, reflecting continued momentum in construction and infrastructure activity
INDIA
Nitin Nabin takes over BJP with record-high electoral bar set by JP Nadda
The new president inherits an organisation at its peak after the BJP’s most successful phase in four decades
BUSINESS
UK, Germany likely to be worst hit from US’ Greenland tariffs; Nordic countries have reduced exposure
Heavy reliance on US market leaves Britain and Germany vulnerable, while Nordic exporters have diversified over the past two decades
BUSINESS
IMF revises India growth outlook upwards; pegs FY26 at 7.3%, FY27 at 6.4%
Stronger-than-expected momentum prompts upgrades even as growth is seen moderating beyond next year
BUSINESS
India may resurvey urban slums after 15 years in 2027
Fresh nationwide exercise planned for 2027 to reassess scale, living conditions and population in informal settlements
BUSINESS
BMC budget swells, but health, education and drainage lose ground under capex push
New BJP-led alliance inherits a civic balance sheet tilted sharply towards infrastructure.
BUSINESS
India holds ground in US market as electronics and consumer goods blunt tariff impact
Nearly 60% of Indian exports gain volume and market share despite higher American duties
BUSINESS
Unemployment ticks up to 4.8% in December as urban joblessness rises
Higher labour participation offsets gains in employment; rural job market steady while cities see pressure
BUSINESS
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil to feel the heat of Trump’s visa crackdown
Restricted countries accounted for over 43% of US immigrant visas issued in early 2025, data shows
BUSINESS
Pakistan and India remain similar, yet different in defence purchase profiles
Beyond aircraft, India is diversifying into missiles and sensors, while Pakistan is doubling down on naval power
BUSINESS
$8 billion or $50 billion: US Supreme Court decision won’t leave India scot-free
Even a favourable ruling on Trump-era tariffs would still leave key Indian exports exposed
BUSINESS
BMC’s capex-heavy model sets Mumbai apart, but revenue strain looms for next civic leadership
Capital spending now makes up nearly 60% of Mumbai civic body’s outlay even as income growth lags
BUSINESS
Wholesale inflation rises to eight-month high of 0.83% in December
Prices return to positive territory after two months of deflation, as commodity softness fades
BUSINESS
Govt considering chain-linking of IIP to keep with global standards
Shift from fixed-base index could modernise industrial data but bring frequent revisions
BUSINESS
India to grow 6.5% in FY27; World Bank pegs FY26 growth at 7.2%
Strong domestic demand expected to offset drag from higher US tariffs, says World Bank
BUSINESS
Apples, bananas, nuts: Why a US tariff move on Iran could still hurt India in select areas
Iran is a marginal partner overall, but its dominance in fruits, nuts and niche exports leaves India exposed at the product level
BUSINESS
GST cuts show up fastest in durables and automobiles as prices fall sharply
Big-ticket items see quicker pass-through, while everyday goods show only modest relief
BUSINESS
Overall inflation stays below 2%; protein inflation rises
While inflation has remained below 2 percent for four consecutive months, not all items have been witnessing a decline
BUSINESS
Retail inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33% in December; economists split on February cut
At 2.2%, the 2025 average is the lowest in 12 years. It is the final CPI print under the 2012 base year. Starting January reading (to be released on February 12), the CPI series will shift to a new 2024 base
BUSINESS
Trump’s proposed 500% tariff may hit US consumers harder than exporters
India dominates large swathes of America’s import basket, leaving little room to avoid higher prices.
BUSINESS
If Greenland joins the US, it will be the smallest, most aid-dependent state
Modest in size, costly per capita, Greenland will test America’s federal funding model
