Economy

Travel, insurance emerge as biggest spends of Indian households in CY25

On the other hand, Education, media and entertainment, and e-commerce together account for only a modest slice of household budgets

India at high table of global geopolitics: Piyush Goyal hails India-EU FTA

Goyal emphasised that the agreement is a win-win deal that will drive economic growth and create new opportunities

India-EU trade deal strengthens PM Modi's 'Make in India' ambitions

The EU deal could also revive appetite from foreign businesses looking to diversify their operations out of China, seeing India as a possible alternative to set up factories for export into Europe

Decoding Economic Survey 2025-26: Five ideas that explain India's economy

Behind dense language, the Economic Survey 2025-26 lays out five clear arguments on growth, risk, manufacturing, governance and why stability now matters as much as speed

India-EU free trade deal explained: What it means for farmers and IT jobs

The India-EU trade deal boosts exports, jobs and farmers' income, and allows Indian professionals to work in the EU. Here are key FAQs on farming, services and mobility

India-EU FTA to help diversify trade, give more mkt to exporters: Moody's

Moody's said that for the EU, the deal strengthens economic security by widening access to a fast-growing India while reducing vulnerability to disruptions in more concentrated trade relationships

India-EU trade deal: Top questions answered on trade, tariffs, and more

India and the EU have signed a free trade agreement aimed at boosting exports, jobs and mobility. Here are key FAQs on tariffs, farmers and services under the trade deal

Eco Survey seeks modest hike in urea price, raises concerns on farm income

On agriculture, the survey noted the advancements in Indian agriculture pointed to the challenges that impact productivity and incomes that still need to be fully addressed

Centre floats concept note on digital vouchers for PDS to check leakages

The food ministry has proposed pilot projects using e-RUPI digital vouchers in the public distribution system to reduce leakages and diversion of grains, a move strongly opposed by ration shop dealers

Gold plunges as hawkish Fed chair bets rise, set for best month since 1980

Bullion falls over 4 per cent on speculation over a tougher Fed chief, but remains up more than 20 per cent in January amid safe-haven demand

Rupee leans on RBI support to soften imapct of flows, weak Asian cues

The rupee is down about 2.3 per cent so far this month and is headed for its worst monthly performance since September 2022

Global cities compete, Indian cities comply: Survey flags siloed governance

Calls for integrated city planning, land-use reforms, and disincentives on private vehicle use

Datanomics: How reality dodges Economic Surveys and Union Budgets

Economic Survey projections and Budget assumptions on GDP growth have often missed the mark, with actual growth diverging from estimates in several years

Free trade agreement with EU is for ambitious India: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi calls the India-EU FTA a pact for an ambitious India, urging manufacturers to tap duty-free access to 27 European markets

Weighting of food and beverages to be cut sharply in new CPI series

India will sharply reduce the food and beverages weight in the CPI basket as part of a 2024 base-year revamp, aiming to better capture evolving consumption patterns

India leads but China narrows gap in South Africa's passenger vehicle track

China-assembled cars have doubled their share of the market

Eco Survey: Need for a policy to enable stable, better pay for gig workers

The Economic Survey calls for State support to raise gig workers' pay, curb platform dominance, and ensure stable incomes, with 40% earning under ₹15,000 a month

Eco Survey suggests synergy between I-T & customs on related-party imports

Experts welcomed the recommendation, saying it could lower transaction costs and litigation, making India more competitive against peer economies

EU trade deal spurs big strides: India set to walk the world with Kickers

Chennai-based Kothari to buy considerable stake in Kickers BBV

India should focus beyond tariffs to boost trade: World Bank's Ajay Banga

Banga's comments came while interacting with media representatives during his tour of the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in Bhubaneswar