Economy
New NFRA chief Nitin Gupta brings experience of policy and Investigations
Nitin Gupta, the new chief of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), brings years of experience in policy-making and investigations, particularly in tackling complex financial issues
India-US trade deal: Exporters in a fix over possible tariff cost split
Begin talks with buyers, particularly for goods arriving at US ports on or after Aug 1
8th Pay Commission: Govt receives wish list from staff representatives
Finalising panel's terms of reference for hikes, which may kick in from Jan
India ratifies trade deal with EFTA, eyes boost in exports, investment
Under the pact, India has received an investment commitment of $100 billion in 15 years from the grouping while allowing several products
India, US complete 5th round of talks for trade pact: MoS Jitin Prasada
Similarly, twelve rounds of negotiations have been held so far between India and the European Union (EU) for the proposed free trade agreement
Few tariff exclusions in India-UK free trade agreement, says MEA
Agreeement gets Cabinet approval, likely to be signed on Thursday; highest priority to ensure energy security: Misri
'Govt does not foresee revenue shortfall, aims to achieve deficit target'
As per the Budget, the Centre has estimated the fiscal deficit for 2025-26 at 4.4 per cent of GDP, amounting to Rs 15.69 lakh crore
India needs $2.4 trn to build climate-resilient infra by 2050: World Bank
It recommended implementation of integrated urban flood risk management at national and state levels, with sustainable stormwater management at city level, along with heat mitigation actions
IMF's Gita Gopinath to return to Harvard University at end of August
She will become the inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Harvard University
Delhi govt's new industrial policy to push improved land use, infra upgrade
A draft of Delhi Industrial Policy for the next 10 years has been put in public domain by the government for getting stakeholders' feedback on it till July 30
PSBs flag 1,629 wilful defaulters with dues over ₹1.62 trillion: FinMin
Public sector banks have identified 1,629 wilful defaulters with outstanding loans totalling Rs 1.62 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, according to the Union Finance Ministry
Turning used cooking oil into diesel blending feedstock remains a challenge
India's biodiesel blending rate was at a mere 0.60 per cent in FY25, against a target of 5 per cent by 2030, largely because of limited investments and challenges in collection of used cooking oil
Can the employment-linked incentive scheme address India's jobs challenge?
The ELI scheme aims to support employment generation of more than 35 million jobs in two years with an outlay of Rs 1 trillion
PLI scheme for bulk drugs led to import savings of ₹1,362 cr: Govt to RS
In a written reply to Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers, Anupriya Patel said that as of March 2025
Explained: What the India-UK free trade deal means for both economies
India and the UK are likely to sign a long-awaited free trade deal during PM Modi's visit to London on July 24, aiming to boost trade, cut tariffs, and deepen economic ties
Entry of big corporates changing face of coal mining, but delays persist
While delays such as land acquisition, mining lease and prospecting licenses, and in clearances for geological reports are cropping up, there is a much higher tracking of illegal coal mining
Centre released ₹9578.4 to 22 states this fiscal as share under SDRF: Govt
The Centre has released central share of ₹9578.4 crore to 22 states under SDRF
806 applications approved so far under PLI schemes across 14 sectors
The schemes for 14 key sectors including telecom, electronics, pharma, textiles and auto were announced with an outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore to enhance India's manufacturing capabilities and exports
India's economic growth makes it a global stability anchor: NITI Aayog VC
In a time of global uncertainty, India shines as a vibrant democracy with rising socio-economic indicators, driven by inclusive tech, principled reforms and empowerment of all sections, Bery said
Reliance, Adani, Mahindra among top firms in ₹60k cr govt ITI upgrade plan
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship plans to modernise 1,000 ITIs, train two million youth in five years, and align vocational education with industry needs in a hub-and-spoke model
