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US SC ruling on Trump's tariffs: A China worry for India's iPhone exports

The tax now has been declared "illegal" by the US Supreme Court

US SC ruling on Trump's tariffs: A China worry for India's iPhone exports
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Old WPI, new GDP base year series: Economists split on the impact

Staggered price-index rebasing sparks debate over deflators and data consistency

Old WPI, new GDP base year series: Economists split on the impact
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth

Economists expect Q3 GDP growth to remain above 7 per cent, supported by a pickup in consumption and investment

High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

India, US postpone trade deal talks after Donald Trump tariff verdict

Move comes as Washington trying to figure out legalities

India, US postpone trade deal talks after Donald Trump tariff verdict
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

India's oil PSUs spent 81% of FY26 capital expenditure target until January

Of the ₹1.32 trn capex target for FY26, state-run oil firms have already spent ₹1.07 trn in the first 10 months

India's oil PSUs spent 81% of FY26 capital expenditure target until January
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

StatsGuru: Productivity gap continues to hinder India's MSME growth

MSMEs accounted for 48.58 per cent of India's merchandise exports in FY25

StatsGuru: Productivity gap continues to hinder India's MSME growth
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

Greer says no countries have said they will withdraw from tariff deals

Greer, speaking on CBS's "Face the Nation" program, said he had already spoken with his counterpart from the European Union and would be speaking with officials from other countries

Greer says no countries have said they will withdraw from tariff deals
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

EU-India FTA opens doors to trade, AI, says Austria's State Secretary

Proll highlighted AI as a key future area of collaboration, calling it "the next step after digitalisation"

EU-India FTA opens doors to trade, AI, says Austria's State Secretary
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 6:31 PM IST

India delays trade talks after US SC rejects Trump tariffs: Report

The delay came mainly from the uncertainty over tariffs following Friday's judgment, the source added

India delays trade talks after US SC rejects Trump tariffs: Report
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 3:37 PM IST

India, US to reschedule chief negotiators meet on interim trade deal

The development is important following the US Supreme Court verdict against the earlier sweeping tariffs of the Trump administration

India, US to reschedule chief negotiators meet on interim trade deal
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

India rebalances crude slate as Saudi gains, Russian flows ease

During February 1-18, India's total crude imports averaged 4.85 million barrels per day (bpd), down 8 per cent from January's 5.25 million bpd, as flows from Russia cooled following US sanctions

India rebalances crude slate as Saudi gains, Russian flows ease
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Govt studying implications of US Court tariff ruling; Trump remarks

The US Supreme Court ruled that Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a 1977 law intended for national emergencies

Govt studying implications of US Court tariff ruling; Trump remarks
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Jharkhand's economy projected to grow 5.96% in FY27: Economic Survey

The survey claimed that the economic growth in the 2024-25 fiscal was 7.02 per cent, exceeding the national rate of 6.5 per cent

Jharkhand's economy projected to grow 5.96% in FY27: Economic Survey
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 5:25 PM IST

Explained: What Trump's 10% global import tariff reset means for India

From 50% duties to a temporary 10% levy, US tariff rules on Indian goods have shifted, lowering costs for now while leaving sectoral duties and trade deal negotiations largely unchanged

Explained: What Trump's 10% global import tariff reset means for India
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 4:42 PM IST

India-Brazil trade to cross $20 bn in 5 yrs in 'win-win' deal: PM Modi

PM Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held talks in New Delhi, focusing on boosting trade, technology, energy cooperation and strengthening strategic ties between the two nations

India-Brazil trade to cross $20 bn in 5 yrs in 'win-win' deal: PM Modi
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

India faces reduced 10% US tariff after Trump announces new global levy

With the new 10% global tariff, Indian goods to the US will replace the earlier 18% tariff set under the interim trade agreement framework

India faces reduced 10% US tariff after Trump announces new global levy
Updated On : 21 Feb 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Near-term outlook favourable to sustain high growth, says RBI report

RBI's monthly report says India's near-term outlook remains strong, supported by benign inflation, fiscal consolidation and renewed FPI interest after trade deals with the EU and the US

Near-term outlook favourable to sustain high growth, says RBI report
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:55 PM IST

India-US interim trade pact may be rolled out in April: Piyush Goyal

A USTR delegation is expected to visit New Delhi in late March to sign the interim India-US trade deal, as negotiators meet in Washington to finalise the legal text ahead of April rollout

India-US interim trade pact may be rolled out in April: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Govt publishes handbook on employer compliance under Labour Codes

Labour Ministry releases a handbook outlining 23 compliance actions for employers under the four Labour Codes, offering clarity ahead of final rules expected by the end of the fiscal year

Govt publishes handbook on employer compliance under Labour Codes
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

NITI Aayog seeks major overhaul of India's apprenticeship ecosystem

NITI Aayog has proposed a unified apprenticeship mission, stronger industry participation and targeted incentives to address fragmentation, low completion rates and uneven engagement across India

NITI Aayog seeks major overhaul of India's apprenticeship ecosystem
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:50 PM IST