Economy

India's retail inflation eases to 7-month low of 3.61% in February

Industrial output picks up at 5 per cent in January 2025 from 3.2 per cent in December

India's economic growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26, says Moody's Ratings

Moody's said that following a temporary slowdown in mid-2024, India's economic growth is expected to reaccelerate and record one of the fastest rates among large economies globally

India imposing 150% tariff on US alcohol, 100% on agriculture goods: WH

While addressing a press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump believes in reciprocity and wants to have fair and balanced trade practices

Piyush Goyal likely to visit US later this month with revised tariff offer

This could be the Commerce minister's second visit to US in less than a month

I-T Bill may not impact revenue collection: MoS finance Pankaj Chaudhary

The Bill retains existing technological reforms, including initiatives such as pre-filled income tax returns (ITRs), the Annual Information Statement, and faceless proceedings

Removing high-cost debt has lowered borrowing cost: FM Sitharaman

Sitharaman's comments came in the backdrop of the government's target of bringing down the debt-to-GDP ratio to 50 per cent by 2030, from the current 57 per cent

FCPA freeze fallout: Trump's order stalls probes, but SEC scrutiny remains

Despite the current pause, experts say that the FCPA remains in effect, and policy shifts or risk of prosecution by future administrations remain

Absolute poverty virtually eliminated, says Niti Aayog's Arvind Virmani

Share of those falling under the 'vulnerable' category has dropped to 15 per cent from over 50 per cent 12 years ago

Growth in net sales of FDI companies moderated to 9.3% in FY24: RBI

The Reserve Bank released the data relating to financial performance of non-government non-financial (NGNF) FDI companies in India during 2023-24 based on audited annual accounts of 2,418 companies

Centre finalising export schemes to shield exporters from US tariffs

Exporters are seeing the worrying trend of holding back orders due to anticipation of the fear of reciprocal tariffs by the US

Govt bond yields dip as traders await inflation data from India, US

Investors are on the edge globally after US President Donald Trump declined to rule out a recession as a result of his tariff policies

Few rice shipments to EU detected with Aflatoxin: Minister informs parl

India's rice exports to the EU have grown by 111 per cent between 2019 and 2023

Rupee gains as dollar drops to four-month low amid global uncertainty

Uncertainty about trade tariffs and their impact on the growth-inflation dynamic in the United States has sapped risk appetite from markets alongside a sharp selloff in US equities

A booster shot: Biosimilars can greatly reduce India's healthcare costs

Biosimilars can not only reduce patients' financial burdens, but also encourage more people to go for early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment

India's edible oil imports hit 4-year low due to depleting inventories

Lower-than-normal imports for the second straight month have depleted stocks in the world's biggest buyer of vegetable oils

India, US to focus on mkt access, reducing tariff, non-tariff barriers: MoS

MoS Prasada also said that India continues to engage with the US to achieve enhancement and broadening of bilateral trade ties in a mutually beneficial and fair manner

Mukesh Ambani's empire faces turbulence as US trade tariff risks mount

The concern in New Delhi is that any retaliatory trade action by Washington will cover broader ground than just India's massive tariffs

No commitment to US on tariff cuts; deal negotiations on, says govt

Commerce, foreign secys brief House panel on current scenario

Prices of veg, non-veg thali decline nearly 5% in February: Crisil

The report noted that the cost of a non-vegetarian thali was up by 6 per cent year-on-year, driven by an estimated 15 per cent year-on-year rise in broiler prices

MoSPI likely to include data on new activities in revised IIP series

Water collection, disposal likely to be included in series starting next Feb