Engineering exports record 18% growth in July; US remains top marketIndia witnessed a robust eighteen percent increase in engineering exports in July 2026, totaling over twelve billion dollars. This growth o...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
RBI warns food, fuel costs could reignite broader inflationMost high-frequency indicators showed sustained manufacturing and services activity in July. Merchandise exports and imports experienced do...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Food prices on the rise, domestic demand keeps economy strongIndia's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong economic activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Broad-base rise in food prices despite monsoon recovery, RBI's state of economy report showsIndia's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, impacting...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
RBI proposal to curb NBFCs' revolving credit may choke MSME funding, says industry body FISMEFISME has urged the RBI to reconsider its proposal to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit, warning that a blanket ban could disrupt wo...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
The next export story: A $50 billion prize India can't afford to missIndia’s telecom equipment exports remain small at about $0.6-1 billion a year, while imports are four to five times higher. A new NITI Aayo...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India-Finland cooperation takes centre stage at circular economy forumIndia and Finland are strengthening business and technology ties in the circular economy. Companies from both nations explored resource-eff...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Oman-India ties to move from buyer-seller model to strategic partnerships; opportunities across sectors: EnvoyOman and India are strengthening economic ties, moving towards strategic business partnerships. A new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: India set to be a growth market, but companies must up their gameIndia is poised to be a major global growth market over the next decade, driven by seven structural strengths including economic stability,...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
India aiming for $100 billion gems and jewellery exports by 2040: Commerce SecretaryIndia has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovati...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Festive season hiring expected to generate up to 2.7 lakh gig jobs: ReportIndia’s festive season is expected to create 2.5-2.7 lakh temporary and gig jobs, with hiring projected to rise 15-20%, Adecco India said. ...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
India must strengthen shipping capacity, naval protection amid growing chokepoints: GTRIIndia must treat maritime insecurity as a long-term trade risk as the Red Sea crisis crosses 1,000 days, GTRI said. Longer shipping routes ...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
India’s July trade deficit widens to $31.98 bn from $30.43 bn in JuneIndia’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July from $30.43 billion in June, exceeding economists’ estimate of $30.20 b...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Batten down, ride out shipping stormShips are increasingly steering clear of the Suez Canal, resulting in port congestion and longer shipping times than usual. Driven by elect...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
More exporters leveraging benefits of free trade pacts: GovtIn 2025-26, India's ten largest import partner countries were China, UAE, Russia, US, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST