Inside India’s path to fiscal consolidation, export diversification strategy and boosting growth- exclusive chat with PMEAC Chairman, Dr S. Mahendra Dev
The warning is explicit. In a world where trade and finance are shaped by security considerations rather than efficiency, India cannot afford incrementalism or delayed reforms.
The deal, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, creates the world’s largest bilateral trade bloc.
The document is likely to update the government’s gross domestic product (GDP) outlook in light of stronger-than-expected momentum through 2025.
A government official said that India has not offered any commitments that would require opening central government tenders to EU companies, keeping this area outside the scope of the FTA
The top economist said the recently concluded India-EU free trade deal will help soften blow from external factors, as New Delhi seeks to cut trade dependence on few countries
India’s economic trajectory is a product of direction, discipline, and governance choices. In a world running on uncertainty, India’s message is increasingly clear: reforms are not a phase, they are the platform
Beyond 2030, the SBI Ecowrap assesses India’s longer-term ambition of becoming a high-income country by 2047.
India's exports to US increased 9.8% on year during April-December of FY26
The report said the Chinese exports to emerging Asian economies have risen in the last few years, affecting domestic markets and the global economic landscape
Negotiations are underway with the European Union, the Eurasian Economic Union, Mexico, Chile and the South American Mercosur trade bloc
Delays linked to pending local body elections, property-tax compliance and capacity gaps in PRI-led health projects
Economists say Centre will have to cut down on revenue and capital expenditure to achieve 4.4% of fiscal deficit target, as they see a sharp shortfall in tax revenues – more than Rs 1 lakh crore in FY26.
This comes at a time when New Delhi is trying to sign trade deals various countries to diversify its exports and soften the blow caused by high US tariffs on Indian goods
Can taxpayers expect more benefits in the upcoming Budget? What the exporters are expecting as they could potentially lose out on orders without a trade deal with the US
This will be the decisive month for sealing the trade pact so contracts can be secured for the first half of 2026, local exporters said
Securing control of Venezuelan crude oil was at the core of the US operation, India-based think tank GTRI said in a note
The move signals Centre’s intent to continue its role as a key player in the country’s infrastructure growth as private investments stay uneven amid global uncertainties
.The report noted India's status as the world's information technology and services hub and pointed out a unique opportunity for it to become the 'office of the world' for multi-national giants
The 10-year benchmark bond yield is up by over 20 bps from the lows of December 5, while state and AAA-rated corporate bond yields have jumped 20-25 bps
The swelling stockpiles could allow the world's biggest rice exporter to boost shipments, putting pressure on supplies from rivals such as Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan
The drive to attract foreign capital has gained urgency after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs of 50% on Indian goods in August
The US is set to table its proposal at the World Trade Organization, saying that the mechanism has failed reflect the economic realities
Malhotra said the RBI's economic forecast had not taken into account the potential effect of trade agreements currently under negotiation
The commerce ministry added that Indian exports worth around $2 billion to Mexico, particularly automobiles, two wheelers, auto parts, textiles, among others could be affected by the proposed tariffs.