Economy

Uttar Pradesh leads infra chart with projects worth over ₹10 trillion

Uttar Pradesh has built India's largest infra pipeline worth over ₹10 trillion as it targets a $1-trillion economy by 2030, with projects spread across key sectors

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

Eco Survey flags need for multi-pronged push to sustain FDI inflows

Despite a clear government intent and proven economic management, FDI inflows remain below their potential, especially for infrastructure needs

Economic Survey outlines roadmap to reduce structural uncertainty in PPPs

The Survey noted that PPP outcomes have been weakest where land acquisition, statutory clearances, demand assessment, or utility shifting have remained unresolved

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

According to estimates, over 3.3 crore children in India were obese in 2020, and it is projected to reach 8.3 crore children by 2035

Pharma sector a model for India Inc amid global tariff flux: Eco Survey

This shift challenged the very foundation of India's competitive advantage, reverse engineering, and cost-efficient process innovation

The Economic Survey's global outlook: A world that has structurally changed

Economic Survey 2026 says India is better placed than many economies due to strong macro fundamentals, but warns these buffers will not fully insulate it from global volatility

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

India's obesity crisis is now an economic threat, warns Economic Survey

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising obesity and ultra-processed food intake as risks to productivity, healthcare spending and public finances, calling for policy action beyond consumer awareness

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