India’s growth story needs jobs to match the numbers, says ex-RBI Governor D SubbaraoFormer RBI Governor D Subbarao has said India must make economic growth more employment-intensive, warning that rapid output expansion alon...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Indian refiners' fuel exports to the West jump 43% as they keep processing Russian crudeIn September, Indian and other refineries exported 1 billion euros' worth of oil products made from Russian crude. This marked a 43 percent...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
The $50-billion question: Who gets what as India and Canada aim to strike a trade deal?India and Canada are currently negotiating a free trade agreement designed to enhance bilateral trade significantly. Nearly 300 Canadian bu...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
GST 2.0: How next phase of reforms can simplify compliance and unlock growth for MSMEsThe success of next-generation GST reforms will ultimately be measured on the basis of their ability to lower compliance costs, enhance ref...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India's trade deficit with China crosses USD 100 bn in first 9-monthsIndia's trade deficit with China has climbed to USD 105.93 billion in the initial nine months of this year. However, it is noteworthy that ...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midtermsUS President Donald Trump's tariff policies are facing growing economic and political challenges ahead of the November 3 midterm elections,...
11 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Statistics ministry proposes common framework to calculate state GDPThe statistics ministry has proposed a common framework for estimating state gross domestic product. This framework uses an expenditure app...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
WTO ups goods trade forecast on AI boom amid Middle East disruptionsWorld merchandise trade volume growth was stronger than expected and is now projected to reach 3.9% in 2026, up from 1.9% in the WTO's base...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, dec...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India goes FTA shopping at G20 as Piyush Goyal works the room with a cart full of trade dealsIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is actively engaged in negotiations for several trade agreements at the G20 meeting. Talks with the ...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Rupee likely to trade in Rs 94.5-96 range in near term as dollar inflows fail to lift currency: ReportThe rupee is expected to fluctuate between Rs 94.5 and Rs 96 against the US dollar in the short term. Despite significant dollar inflows vi...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
India urges Centre to intervene over EU metal scrap export list exclusionIndia’s metal recycling industry has urged the government to take up the country’s exclusion from an EU draft list allowing metal scrap exp...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Explained: What really drives the rupee? Decoding the forces behind currency movesThe rupee’s decline over the past four years reflects a complex interplay of fundamentals, RBI intervention and market sentiment. A Bank of...
25 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India remains net importer of finished steel in Apr-Aug; buys commodity worth Rs 36k croreIndia imported finished steel worth Rs 36,193.9 crore from April to August in the fiscal year. The country saw a 29.5 percent increase in f...
25 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Supply-chain resilience, diversification reshaping global trade beyond comparative advantage: Commerce SecySupply-chain resilience, multiple sourcing and diversification are increasingly becoming important drivers of global trade alongside tradit...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Trade deal between India and US done & dusted: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the US-India bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completion, showcasing...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India’s August exports rise 26.1%, trade deficit narrows to $26.9 billionIndia’s merchandise exports jumped 26.1% year-on-year to $43.8 billion in August, accelerating from 19.6% growth in July, while slower impo...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.03 PM IST