Piyush Goyal says India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacityPiyush Goyal said India does not have structural excess manufacturing capacity in sectors identified by the G20, arguing that Indian produc...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
G20 trade ministers deadlock on excess capacity, forced labour as US seeks tougher rulesG20 trade ministers met in Milwaukee but failed to reach an agreement on overproduction of goods. The Trump administration accused various ...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi is 'pre-eminent fraudster' in Indian politics: BJPBJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi after he alleged illegal alterations to the Election Commission's online voter registration forms. Labelling ...
01 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
US Trade Representative Greer jokes Piyush Goyal is 'trade minister for life' as G20 trade talks open in MilwaukeeUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer opened a two-day G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee addressing key issues. During the event, ...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
PM Modi and Trump hold first telephonic talks since Russia sanctions law; discuss trade, defencePrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive G...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Astana International Financial Centre explores to partner with India's GIFT CityAstana International Financial Centre is exploring potential collaboration with India's GIFT city due to regional proximity. This partnersh...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal to visit US for trade talks, G20 ministers’ meetingCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the US from September 29 to October 5 for the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting and talks...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volumeIndia's FMCG market is experiencing significant challenges as higher costs and rural income pressures affect consumption patterns, NielsenI...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
India could be 26% richer if more women join workforceThe participation of women in India's labor force presents a multifaceted challenge influenced by cultural views and economic elements. New...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Forced labour and import: Reading India’s latest foreign trade policy additionsWith this notification in place, India has tried to put a protective layer for the domestic industry from unfair foreign competition.
26 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
MHA writes to states, UTs to focus on 'counter trafficking in person' enforcing 'Naveen Nayay Sanhita'The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to focus on "counter trafficking in person...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Estimating is not fudging: Decoding the needless jump from 'GDP is estimated' to 'GDP can't be trusted'India poses an exceptionally difficult statistical challenge because hundreds of millions work on farms, tiny shops, construction sites and...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
India's new GDP series: GST, corporate data drive new methodologyIndia's revamped GDP calculation incorporates extensive corporate filings and GST data, as revealed by the statistics ministry. This update...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
India-New Zealand FTA finalised; 100% of Indian exports to get duty-free access from October 20India and New Zealand finalized their free trade agreement, which takes effect October 20. This pact aims to double bilateral trade in good...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Nearly 250 districts have over 25% youth out of work, educationOver a quarter of young Indians aged fifteen to twenty-nine are NEET. This issue is most pronounced across northern Indian districts and so...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India's district-level unemployment rates revealed: 77.8% of districts below 5.5%New data shows most Indian districts have low unemployment rates. Many districts reported young people not in employment, education, or tra...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST