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
BUSINESS
Even if Trump’s tariffs fail US Supreme Court test, $8.3 billion of Indian exports will still face duties
Section 232 national security levies keep nearly a tenth of shipments exposed regardless of Supreme Court verdict
BUSINESS
India set to be $4 trillion economy in FY26: GDP in seven charts
At Rs 89.5 to a dollar, Goldman Sachs’ estimate for the rupee at the end of March, the economy is expected to end FY26 at about the $4 trillion mark.
BUSINESS
India’s economy likely rebounded to 7.4% growth in FY26, investment powers recovery
Tax cuts, rate easing lift demand as old GDP series nears its end
BUSINESS
Indian economy to grow at 6.8% in FY27; fiscal consolidation to continue: Goldman Sachs
Inflation is expected to hover around RBI’s 4 percent target, limiting the scope for further rate cuts beyond a possible 25 bps easing if growth risks intensify
BUSINESS
Venezuela’s dwindling oil fortunes in five charts
At its peak in the mid-1960s, Venezuela produced around 3.5–3.7 million barrels per day, contributing more than 25 percent of OPEC output and about 11 percent of global production
INDIA
Commonwealth Games may boost India’s Olympic participation, but medals are far from guaranteed
Past hosts show infrastructure and participation gains, but Olympic podium success remains elusive
BUSINESS
Indian economy to grow near 7% in FY27; private investment to take time to broaden: Ind-Ra
Growth to stay resilient despite global risks, but capex recovery beyond infrastructure may be gradual
BUSINESS
Services activity slows to 11-month low of 58 in December
December print suggests that the pace has begun to normalise after an extended period of rapid expansion
BUSINESS
India may rethink how it measures growth, as shift from GDP to NDP comes under consideration
Statistics ministry weighs global move under SNA 2025 that could reset growth benchmarks and Viksit Bharat timelines
BUSINESS
Madhya Pradesh’s Jal Jeevan numbers tell a cleaner story than the ground reality
Lab data shows near-zero contamination and high remedial action, even as deaths linked to polluted water raise questions about monitoring
BUSINESS
Venezuela slipped down India’s trade map long before Maduro’s fall
Sanctions, instability and shrinking oil flows had already eroded India–Venezuela trade ties over the past decade
BUSINESS
Government plans first comprehensive textile sector survey in 2027
Year-long exercise from 2027 to track credit access, loan repayment and global market integration in India’s most labour-intensive industry
BUSINESS
2025 ends on a mixed note: Consumption holds firm, manufacturing momentum softens
December marked the fastest pace of GST growth in three months, following the GST rate rationalisation implemented in September
BUSINESS
India’s dependence on Chinese silver imports is rising. A commodity trade is becoming a strategic concern
As silver’s role in solar and electronics deepens, India’s import reliance on China climbs past 40%, echoing concerns once reserved for rare earths
BUSINESS
Manufacturing growth cools to 24-month low of 55 in December as export momentum weakens
PMI slips to 55; overseas orders ease to a 14-month low even as domestic demand stays supportive
BUSINESS
GST collections pick up pace in December rise to Rs 1.74 lakh crore
Gross GST rises 6.1% year-on-year to Rs 1.74 lakh crore, marking fastest growth in three months
BUSINESS
UPI ends 2025 on a record high in December; annual transactions reach Rs 300 lakh crore
Digital payments hit 21.6 billion transactions and Rs 28 lakh crore in a single month, underscoring UPI’s role as India’s default retail payment rail
