India's private sector activity eases to five-month low in October, PMI shows
HSBC's flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 59.9 this month from a final reading of 61.0 in September and below a Reuters poll median forecast of 61.2
Deloitte raises India's 2025-26 GDP forecast to 6.8%, points to economic resilience
In 2024-25, the Indian economy grew by 6.5 per cent in real terms.In 2023-24, India's GDP grew by an impressive 9.2 per cent, continuing to be the fastest-growing major economy.
Over half of 54 monitored items show full or greater GST pass-through, but stationery lags behind
Toothbrush has seen the highest pass through of the GST rate cut with prices dropping by nearly 5 percent more compared to the expected figure of 6.25 percent, followed by dried fruits and clinical diapers.
India readies Rs 7,300-cr incentive scheme for rare earth magnet production
The scheme aims to establish a fully indigenous rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing ecosystem with an annual production capacity of up to 6,000 tonnes
RBI to launch certificate of deposits' tokenisation tomorrow, says official
Pati cautioned that such innovations must be approached thoughtfully, with robust legal and regulatory frameworks in place
PM Starmer leads business delegation to India to tout UK trade pact
Starmer finalized the deal with his PM Narendra Modi, in July, following three years of intense negotiations
India allows exports of de-oiled rice bran after two-year ban
Before the ban was imposed in July 2023, India exported 500,000 metric tons of de-oiled rice bran per year, worth about Rs 1,000 crore, mainly to Vietnam, Thailand, and other Asian countries
Global markets could see correction as tech-driven rally seen to override key concerns: RBI governor
Governor Sanjay Malhotra also expressed confidence in India's economy sustaining 7-8 percent growth
RBI allows risk-based checks in new digital payment guidelines
The directions promote the use of emerging technologies for authentication without phasing out SMS-based one-time passwords
S&P holds India’s FY26 growth at 6.5%, says domestic demand to cushion US tariff impact
Inflation seen at 3.2% this year, giving RBI room for one more rate cut
India formulating strategy to cut export hurdles in shipments to trading partners: Report
The report said the Central government is working on resolving procedural obstacles and connecting with key trading partners
Russia’s oil cargoes flood to China as tariffs crimp India flows
Trump’s doubling of US import tariffs on goods from India to 50% appears to be hitting the flow of Moscow’s crude to the nation despite the defiance of the government in New Delhi
A look at the Q1 FY26 unemployment numbers, on the eve of the GDP estimates
India’s unemployment rate stands at just 5.4 percent, but that number hides a troubling reality of underemployment and unpaid work
Amid global uncertainties, outlook for India is one of 'cautious optimism': FinMin report
These may be nervous but exciting times for the Indian economy, the ministry said
Govt starts year with capex push as spending rises 61%, fiscal deficit stays in check
Data released by the government on Friday showed that capex spending at 14.3 percent of the Budgeted Rs 11.2 lakh crore was higher than 8.9 percent spent in April 2024
Indian economy 'resilient' despite 'fragile' global growth outlook: RBI Bulletin
The global growth continues to face headwinds with persistent trade frictions, heightened policy uncertainty, and weak consumer sentiment weighing on the outlook
Unemployment rate in April at 5.1%: Monthly PLFS Bulletin
Unemployment among females during April stood at 5%, and among males at 5.2%
No immediate impact but growing India-Pak tensions could heighten credit risks: S&P Global
The ratings agency said that it expects the tensions to “remain high” for the next two-three weeks, with more military action likely
Tariffs on China may help India secure cheap LPG from US: Report
State-run oil companies are reviewing options for the import of LPG from the US in July under term contract agreement, the newspaper said
Centre finalising response to SC decision on JSW Steel-Bhushan deal
We have taken a position, we have studied the judgement, DFS secretary said
India mulls tighter visa norms for Chinese nationals to curb dumping: Report
The move comes following growing concerns of dumping of goods by China to beat the tariff imposed by the US
Inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers non-editable from Apr returns: GSTN
GSTN, which manages the tech backbone for Goods and Services Tax, said from the April 2025 tax period, inter-state supplies auto-populated in Table 3.2 of GSTR-3B will be made non-editable
Southern states' share in India's GDP has caught up with that of North, Central India: MC Analysis
In 1970-71, the share of northern states in the Indian economy was 40 percent higher than that of South India, which had a 24.6 percent share of India’s GDP. Five decades later, the share of southern states is nearly as much as the Northern and central parts of India.
India, US to focus on increasing market access, reducing tariff: MoS Finance
India and the US are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with an aim to double trade to USD 500 billion by 2030
