Economy

India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push

The next leg to $55 billion is tied to policy clarity and tariff risks

India's new FTA playbook looks beyond trade and tariffs to investment ties

India's recent free trade agreements mark a shift from tariff-led negotiations to deeper economic partnerships, embedding investment commitments, market access and supply chain integration

Statsguru: From cash to clicks, mapping India's UPI-led payments shift

From demonetisation to the UPI boom, India's payments landscape has shifted decisively from cash to clicks, with digital modes now dominating both volume and value

Singur's lost promise and the case for reviving industrial land value

Singur's industrial promise was undone by flawed land acquisition and a costly return to agriculture. Reviving it through farmer-led industrial parks could restore value and growth

Brazil, Nigeria emerging as key export destinations for Indian pharma firms

Nigeria emerged as one of the fastest growing destinations, adding $179 million in exports and contributing over 14 per cent to the total export growth

EU, Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade pact after decades of talks

It also sends a message that South America cultivates diverse trade and diplomatic relations even as US President Donald Trump declares dominance in the Western Hemisphere

Odisha garnered ₹1 trillion worth of investments at Kolkata meet: Govt

The chief minister emphasised that while MoUs are important, the true measure of success lies in execution on the ground

K'taka bags ₹1.53 trillion in new investment proposals since GIM: Minister

The proposals are expected to be submitted to Karnataka Udyog Mitra shortly, after which approvals will be processed expeditiously

MCD records highest-ever property tax collection, crosses ₹2,700 crore

Civic officials attributed the rise to a combination of taxpayer outreach, tighter enforcement and the response to the tax amnesty scheme, SUNIYO, introduced for 2025-26

Global policymakers, investors to gather in Mumbai for GEC 2026 from Feb 17

Senior policymakers, global CEOs and investors will gather in Mumbai from February 17-19 for the inaugural Global Economic Cooperation summit amid shifting economic power

US envoy Sergio Gor meets RBI Governor, Tata chairman to boost tech ties

Gor's Mumbai visit comes days after he presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 14

India and EU will have the 'mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal

Goyal said there would be no compromise on the country's interests and that all sensitive issues, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and dairy, would be addressed to India's satisfaction

Base-year revision to facilitate calibrated policies: RBI Governor Malhotra

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says base year revision of GDP, CPI and IIP will enable more calibrated policymaking, improve inflation targeting and better reflect India's evolving economy

Crude scenario: Indian refiners to benefit if Iran oil opens for trade

If US and UN sanctions ease, Iranian crude could return to Indian refineries, offering a cost-effective alternative as Russian oil flows shrink

India-EU trade deal will be 'mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal

Calling it the "mother of all deals", Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-EU free trade agreement would be a balanced and mutually beneficial trade pact

CBIC extends export incentives to postal shipments from January 15

Extending export incentives to postal shipments will make global e-commerce more accessible for small businesses in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns

Foreign exchange reserves increase $392 million to $687.19 billion

In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped by $9.809 billion to $686.80 billion

India remains global growth engine, will upgrade forecast soon: IMF

The IMF said India continues to anchor global growth, adding that recent economic data has outperformed expectations and could prompt a higher growth projection in its January review

Trade powerhouse Gujarat's record slips over petroleum product exports

Relying on the volatile sector has caused the state's share of national exports to slide

India, EU likely to conclude much awaited FTA talks on January 27

'Sensitive' agri issues may be off the table