Economy

India, EU to upgrade strategic partnership with new security, defence pact

India and the European Union will unveil a Security and Defence Partnership at the 16th India-EU Summit, alongside progress on a free trade agreement, mobility framework & wider strategic cooperatio

India, EU conclude long-awaited FTA talks; deal may kick in early 2027

Government officials said the legal scrubbing of the text is currently under way, with an aim to complete the process and sign the pact in the next five to six months

Youthful Bihar, UP outperform as ageing Kerala, TN face pension strain

RBI flags widening fiscal divergence as youthful states like Bihar and UP gain from workforce growth, while ageing Kerala and Tamil Nadu face rising pension and debt pressures

GIFT City and the path to global financial leadership in a changing world

As India marks its 77th Republic Day, GIFT City reflects a long-term effort to align democratic governance with global economic ambition

India, EU to announce historic FTA and defence partnership on Tuesday

The EU and India had first launched negotiations for the free trade agreement in 2007, before the talks were suspended in 2013 due to a gap in ambition

India, Russia likely to achieve $100 billion trade target by 2030: Envoy

According to reports, in FY 202425, India-Russia bilateral trade reached a record high of approximately $68.7 billion due to massive import of Russian crude

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator

In a leaked recording, Cruz warned donors that Trump's tariff policy could seriously harm the US economy and even put the president at political risk

Why an India-EU mega trade pact is Modi's best reply to Donald Trump

Von der Leyen wants what she called "the mother of all deals." Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give it to her when she arrives as chief guest at India's Republic Day

LNG importers hold back on long-term deals, awaiting record supply surge

Major buyers including Gail India Ltd. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have been pushing for lower prices and more flexible long-term contracts, leaving discussions with LNG producers stalled

Beyond FTA: India, EU near deals on security and defence, mobility

Ahead of the 16th India-EU Summit, the Union Cabinet has approved some proposed agreements, including on security, defence and mobility

Closer to 'fruitful outcome' on EU trade deal, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are close to a fruitful conclusion of free trade agreement talks, with the outcome expected to be announced

India, EU move to seal trade pact, deepen security and defence ties

India and the EU move to conclude a much-awaited trade pact while elevating security, defence and mobility ties, signalling a broader strategic alignment amid global uncertainty

Gold, coconut oil and consumption: Inside Kerala's inflation streak

Kerala's retail inflation hit 9.49% in December, topping all states for the seventh straight month, driven by soaring coconut oil, gold prices and rural cost pressures

US senators push India for tariff relief as pulses growers lose mkt share

Republican senators from two key US farm states push for tariff relief from New Delhi as American pulses growers struggle to regain India market share lost to Canada and others

Govt to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in trade deal with EU: Report

India plans a sharp cut in car import tariffs for EU automakers, signalling its biggest market opening yet as New Delhi and Brussels near a landmark free trade pact

India-EU pact likely to expand trade, not threaten domestic industry: GTRI

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that as global trade is increasingly shaped by tariffs, geopolitics and supply-chain realignment, the India-EU economic relationship stands out for its

India, EU to announce conclusion of landmark free trade pact on Jan 27

The pact is nearing the finishing line after 18 years. The talks started in 2007.

Q3 results, US Fed rate decision, Budget likely to steer market movement

The Union Budget will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The NSE and BSE will conduct live trading on Sunday, February 1, when the Budget is presented

Rupee at 92/USD: Imports, overseas education, travel hurt; exporters gain

The rupee's slide to a record low against dollar is set to raise the cost of imports, overseas education and foreign travel, fuel inflation concerns, while offering limited relief to Indian exporter

IEW 2026 to see $780 million crude deal with Brazil, shipbuilding pact

Agreements including a $780 million crude import pact with Brazil and ethane carrier construction contracts are set to be signed as India seeks to bolster energy self-reliance