China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic tiesIn Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central them...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.26 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 amends Foreign Trade Policy for easier rupee invoicing and payments for exportersThe government has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ease rupee invoicing for exporters. Eligible rupee receipts now qualify for export b...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Cross-border trade in local currencies reduces transaction costs: RBI deputy governorLocal currencies will increasingly drive cross-border trade and payments, reducing costs and improving efficiency. Technology will be lever...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Private capex confidence still catching up as uncertainty clouds investment decisionsCompanies are deferring investments due to uncertain demand and volatile commodity prices. Large capital projects require confidence in fut...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Indian national dies in Israel; Embassy condoles demise, says suspect arrested, probe underwayThe Indian Embassy in Israel expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of Rajiv Acharya. Local law enforcement has apprehended a suspect...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
BlackRock, Capital Group anchor IDFC FIRST Bank’s maiden $500 million global bondIDFC FIRST Bank raised $500 million through its maiden international bond issuance, marking its entry into global debt markets. The three-y...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev SanyalIndia should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pac...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Retail trading in high-yield corporate bonds gains momentumOnline platforms now offer retail investors access to corporate bonds. These securities provide mid-teen yields with low minimum investment...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India bonds sink on RBI's early close of FX swap facilityThe Indian government bond market experienced a dip in demand on Monday, leading to higher yields. In an unexpected move, the central bank ...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India bonds dip as RBI's diaspora swap move dents sentimentEarly Monday saw a dip in demand for Indian government bonds following the RBI's closure of its swap window. This decision caused the bench...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
RBI's heavy FX footprint revives memories of a tightly managed rupeeThe Reserve Bank of India has stepped in, providing crucial support for the rupee amidst global economic uncertainties. State-run banks are...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
India’s balance of payments slips into deficit in Q1FY27India faced a significant balance of payments deficit in the first quarter, reaching $8.1 billion. This setback was predominantly due to ca...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
India records $8.1 billion deficit in April-June balance of payments, June turns surplusIndia's balance of payments account recorded an $8.1 billion deficit in the first quarter. This shift occurred as overseas investors withdr...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talksIndia and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to fi...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST