India's palm oil imports hit 14-year low as rival oils gain, dealers say
Palm oil imports plunged 46% in January from the previous month to 272,000 metric tons, the lowest since March 2011, according to estimates from dealers
Reserve Bank seen cutting rates for first time since May 2020: Report
Over 70% of respondents, 45 of 62, in a January 22-30 Reuters poll forecast the RBI would cut its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%
Budget 2025 increases allocation to green energy by 53%
The National Green Hydrogen Mission received Rs 600 crore, double of Rs 300 crore (RE) in FY25
Allocation to power sector up 30%, rooftop solar plan gets big push
The PM-KUSUM scheme, an initiative to solarise agriculture in India, got Rs 2,600 crore for FY26 against Rs 2,525 crore (RE) in FY25
Working hour restrictions reduce workers' potential to earn, says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2025 said that the new labour laws represent a step in the right direction. With the introduction of flexible regulations, these laws could lead to growth for firms, creating more employment opportunities.
Fund managers in Davos see India appeal, despite foreign exodus
India's economic growth prospects, a large consumer-oriented population, limited exposure risk to US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs and continued de-risking from China make it an attractive choice among emerging markets
Govt may involve Central Electricity Regulator to ensure renewable purchase compliance: Pralhad Joshi
As India’s energy demand is expected to double by 2032, the Union minister highlighted the need of even higher RE financing to meet 50 percent of the expected rise in demand through renewable energy.
Budget 2025: Fast expansion of India’s power transmission network should take centre stage, say experts
While the push for the Green Energy Corridors is likely to continue, industry leaders said the government must focus on incentive schemes to promote domestic manufacturing of transmission equipment and extend the waiver on transmission charges for the renewable sector.
BPCL struggles to get Russian crude for March amid stringent US sanctions
India’s second-biggest refiner has been relying on Russian barrels, which are at least $3 per barrel cheaper than dated Brent
Foreign Investment and India’s Economy: Role of tax policies in Budget 2025
India's tax policies play a crucial role in attracting foreign investment, which drives economic growth. Budget 2025 offers an opportunity to simplify tax regulations, reduce capital gains tax, and introduce sector-specific incentives to enhance India's global investment appeal
Digital economy to drive one-fifth of India's income by 2030, outpacing agriculture, manufacturing: Govt Report
The IT ministry's latest report highlights India's digital economy's meteoric rise, projected to contribute 20 per cent to national income by 2029-30, surpassing agriculture and manufacturing in economic significance.
A decade on, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana emerges as a clear winner
SSY has the EEE tax benefit available to PPF, which provides attractive post-tax returns in the backdrop of negligible risk. It offers parents a good option to provide a solid investment for their daughter. In its category, SSY is a highly attractive investment product.
Budget 2025: Skilling in green energy sector needs urgent attention, says Waaree Energies CEO
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Paithankar emphasised that if mass skilling doesn’t begin now, India could be looking at a workforce crunch in this sunrise industry
NITI Aayog's Virmani revises FY25 GDP growth projection for India amidst global uncertainty
Virmani had earlier predicted a GDP growth in the range of 6.5-7.5 percent
How can India get rich before it gets old?
McKinsey report highlights the imperative for India to create more jobs and grow at a faster pace
Global economic conditions to weaken in 2025 but India's strong growth continues: World Economic Forum
The report further stated that South Asia continues to stand out, with 61 percent of chief economists expecting strong or very strong growth in 2025.
M Rajeshwar Rao to head MPC, T Rabi Sankar in-charge of financial market ops in RBI's portfolio rejig for deputy guvs
The reshuffle comes after the central bank’s senior most deputy governor and in-charge of the monetary policy Michael Debabrata Patra’s tenure ended on Tuesday.
Budget 2025: Govt to forecast stronger growth next year while sticking to fiscal deficit goals, says report
It is likely to forecast nominal economic growth of 10.3%-10.5%, according to one of the officials
India Energy Week to shape global energy discussions for 2025: Oil secretary
India’s key energy event would shape global energy discussions for the year, said Pankaj Jain, secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural gas
National Coal Index dips 13%, indicating robust domestic supply
Coal accounts for about three-quarters of India’s power generation and its demand is seen to be rising despite the country’s renewables plans.
India expects to receive Russian oil for next two months, says government source
The U.S. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil, targeting revenue Moscow has used to fund its war with Ukraine.
Finmin to meet heads of banks on Wednesday to review financial inclusion schemes
The meeting, which would see participation from representatives of private sector banks, is scheduled to be chaired by Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju.
India, China refiners seek alternatives on concerns over fresh Russia oil sanctions
This week, two Indian state refiners bought up to 6 million barrels of Oman and Abu Dhabi’s Murban crude for prompt loading in February
Indian economy likely to be 'a little weaker' in 2025: IMF MD
Georgieva said she expects the Indian economy to be a little weaker in 2025. However, she did not explain it any further. The World Economy Outlook update week will have more details about it.
