Asit Ranjan Mishra

DFS secretary says high-level banking panel to oversee balance sheet constraints

A fresh surge in crude oil prices amid West Asia tensions threatens to weaken India's growth outlook while pushing inflation higher in FY27

The US government has revived Section 301 investigations into India over excess capacity and forced labour concerns, raising risks of tariffs and tighter compliance for key export sectors

Finance ministry's Monthly Economic Review urges India to prioritise fiscal stability and reforms over short-term growth amid risks from the West Asia crisis

India gains 100% duty-free mkt access, $20 bn FDI commitments in 15 years

Finance Minister signals fertiliser prices may not be passed on to farmers despite rising global costs, as subsidy burden mounts amid West Asia tensions

Veteran economist Ashok Lahiri, with experience across IMF, finance ministry and electoral politics, will take over as vice chairman of NITI Aayog as Suman Bery retires later this month

India and the US are engaged in discussions aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, said a spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs on Thursday

India and South Korea aim to conclude FTA renegotiation by mid-2027, focusing on fair trade, localisation, and reducing barriers amid concerns over trade imbalance

Indian exporters are linked to about $12 billion of the total refunds. Textiles and apparel account for roughly $4 billion of that amount

In submissions to USTR, industry bodies flag risks to supply chain ties

The issue has drawn significant attention and public debate in recent times as states often announce a spate of freebies, particularly before Assembly elections

Finance panel asks Centre to outline legal safeguards, including golden share, to retain strategic control in PSUs if government stake falls below 51 per cent

India and the US are set to clash over WTO reforms ahead of the MC14 meeting, with New Delhi defending core principles like consensus decision-making and the MFN rule

Rising crude prices and trade disruptions from the West Asia war are prompting economists to trim India's growth forecasts, threatening the economy's recent "sweet spot"

Persistently high oil prices could push up retail inflation faster than expected and slow India's economic growth in the first half of FY27, Fitch Ratings said in its latest outlook

ADB says India's crude oil reserves of about 100 million barrels-enough for 40-45 days-leave the country exposed to potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz

Goyal said India is closely watching the evolving situation following the US SC's verdict, and will continue to engage with Washington for best possible opportunities in the interim trade deal

Economy expands 7.8% in Q3; manufacturing shines bright

Howard Lutnick held talks with Piyush Goyal in Delhi as tariff uncertainty persists following fresh US duties and renewed trade deal discussions