Economy
Volatile items get lower weight in CPI; rural share still above urban
Food's share in CPI falls sharply in 2024 series, boosting core inflation's role; rural weight declines but remains higher than urban consumption
 "Volatile items get lower weight in CPI; rural share still above urban")
Economists expect prolonged pause following release of new CPI series
The RBI had also revised the Q1 and Q2 growth projections for FY27 by 20 bps, citing various factors, including the trade deals with the United States (US) and the European Union (EU)
 "Economists expect prolonged pause following release of new CPI series")
India's CPI 2024 base halves back series index, inflation unchanged
Shift to CPI 2024 base sharply lowers headline index levels in back series, but inflation rate remains identical across rural and urban segments
 "India's CPI 2024 base halves back series index, inflation unchanged")
Brazil President to hold talks with PM Modi during Feb 18-22 India visit
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi, attend AI Impact Summit and lead business delegation during five-day state visit
 "Brazil President to hold talks with PM Modi during Feb 18-22 India visit")
India's January retail inflation comes at 2.75%; govt revises base year
January 2026 CPI-based inflation: The inflation remained close to the Reserve Bank of India's lower tolerance threshold
 "India's January retail inflation comes at 2.75%; govt revises base year")
How India can reframe global economic cooperation in a multipolar world
India seeks to convene, align and anchor a shifting global order by building platforms where governments, capital and enterprise forge the partnerships shaping future prosperity
 "How India can reframe global economic cooperation in a multipolar world")
Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact
Commerce Minister indicates sector may get zero-duty US market access similar to Bangladesh; industry says cotton exports and farmers unlikely to be hit
 "Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact")
Govt likely to roll out 8 components of export promotion mission next week
In November last year, two schemes were approved by the Union Cabinet with a combined outlay of over Rs 45,000 crore
 "Govt likely to roll out 8 components of export promotion mission next week")
Free trade agreement lifts hopes of India-EU organic food traders
According to experts from the organic food sector, the agreement opens up $60 billion worth of opportunities for Indian organic product exporters in the EU
 "Free trade agreement lifts hopes of India-EU organic food traders")
Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise
"We're now exporting coal all over the world, and the quality of our coal is supposed to be, the finest anywhere in the world," he said
 "Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise")
New CPI index may give RBI reason to keep interest rates on hold
Although inflation remains well below the Reserve Bank of India's 4 per cent target, the new figures could prompt the central bank to hold off on any further rate cuts and push up bond yields further
 "New CPI index may give RBI reason to keep interest rates on hold")
India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data
India's outward FDI stands at $3.42 billion in January 2026, easing from December levels, with equity, loans and guarantees showing mixed trends
 "India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data")
Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10
Net direct tax collections grow 9.4% to Rs 19.43 trillion till February 10 in FY26, aided by moderation in refunds, CBDT provisional data shows
 "Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10")
Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM
Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term
 "Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM")
US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped
Update softens language on India's $500 bn purchases plan, bringing it in line with joint statement issued by both countries
 "US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped")
All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation
CPI tracks retail price changes across India; January 2026 inflation data shifts to a new 2024 base year reflecting updated spending patterns
 "All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation")
Retail inflation: A brief history before new data series launch on Thursday
India's retail inflation gauge has evolved from fragmented worker-specific indices to a unified CPI framework that now anchors monetary policy and welfare decisions
UP govt tables ₹9.12 trillion annual Budget with a 12.9% yearly increase
Uttar Pradesh's ₹9.12 trillion FY27 Budget ramps up infrastructure and capex, keeps the fiscal deficit below 3%, and pitches the state as India's next growth engine
 "UP govt tables ₹9.12 trillion annual Budget with a 12.9% yearly increase")
Datanomics: Gulf bloc's share in India's imports up, exports down
India, GCC begin FTA talks as import dependence deepens, export mix shifts toward electronics and away from energy over the past decade
 "Datanomics: Gulf bloc's share in India's imports up, exports down")
India's massive $500 billion US import ambition raises scepticism: Experts
US President Donald Trump last week said he will slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent , sparking relief in India
 "India's massive $500 billion US import ambition raises scepticism: Experts")