Economy

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

Trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Economic Survey

For India, it said, the global conditions translate into external uncertainties rather than immediate macroeconomic stress

Economic Survey 2025-26: India's growth outlook strong, focus on resilience

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said that inflation is largely contained, rainfall and agricultural prospects are supportive, external liabilities remain low, and banks are in good health

India-EU FTA to benefit multiple sectors, deepen trade engagement: Experts

The experts said that the agreement announced on January 27 is set to significantly transform India's automotive sector

India on a strong plank to show sustained growth in uncertain times

On the whole, the Survey paints a positive picture for the economy as well as outlook, though cautions more on the external environment

India-EU FTA signal to US, but gains hinge on efficiency: Abhijit Banerjee

He, however, cautioned that the much-touted pact, described as the "mother of all deals", would not automatically translate into broad-based gains unless India dramatically improves efficiency

Petrobras renews oil deals with Indian refiners worth more than $3.1 bn

The agreements represent a sales potential up to 60 million barrels, with a total value that may exceed $3.1 billion, Petrobras said

Datanomics: India-EU free trade agreement may offset US tariff impact

India's FTA with the EU boosts market access for 99% of exports, aiding labour-intensive sectors while cheaper EU machinery imports could support domestic manufacturing

India-EU FTA armed with rapid response shield against regulatory barriers

India and the EU will set up rapid response and escalation mechanisms under the FTA to address regulatory measures like CBAM that could disrupt bilateral trade

India, US close to trade deal after very significant progress in talks

The two sides remain in touch and even during the final stages of negotiating the EU trade pact, Indian trade negotiators were in contact with their US counterparts as well

India-EU trade deal: Only native EU carmakers may get import tariff relief

Move to block non-Europe firms from using lower duty to dump cars in India

India gets a foot in Europe's footwear supply-chain door after trade pact

Proposed EU trade pact could shift sourcing from Southeast Asia to Indian export clusters

India to import 50K tonnes of EU apples at 20% duty under FTA: Govt

Quantity will go up to 100,000 tonnes annually but only over the next 10 years

The warehouse next door: Land-use reforms and the 10-minute debate

Indian land-use regulations classify dark stores as warehouses and apply highway-side warehouse rules to local, small-scale urban infrastructure

India allows European Union banks to open 15 branches in four years

India will allow EU banks to open up to 15 branches over four years under the trade pact, while Indian banks will face no such cap in the EU

Jaishankar to attend US Critical Minerals meet as India joins Pax Silica

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Washington in early February to attend the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial, as India prepares to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative

India's credit growth to be 10-12% CAGR over next 5 yrs: Brickwork Ratings

India's credit growth is expected to clock 10-12% CAGR over the next five years, led by retail, MSMEs and services, outpacing deposit growth, says Brickwork Ratings

The 'Mother of all deals' signed: A new dawn for the India-EU partnership

This agreement signifies the commitment of the two largest democracies as champions of open trade amid a rising tide of global protectionism

PRAGATI in Gujarat: Accelerating the growth engine via proactive governance

PRAGATI has functioned not only as a review platform but also as anticipatory governance

India's industrial output rises to 7.8% in Dec 2025 against 7.2% in Nov

The strongest performers were basic metals, which grew 12.7 per cent, motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, which expanded 33.5 per cent, and pharmaceuticals, which recorded a 10.2 per cent rise