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Consumption demand rises while govt spending stays flat in FY26 data

India's Second Advance GDP Estimates for FY26 signal strengthening private consumption, steady government spending and firmer investment momentum, reflecting shifts under the revised GDP series

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

Russia remains India's top crude oil supplier despite Trump pressure

India's crude oil purchases from Russia remain strong at 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, showed data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

India to continue talks for best trade deal with US: Piyush Goyal

India is closely watching US tariff moves after the Supreme Court verdict, with Goyal saying New Delhi will continue to engage Washington to preserve balance in the newly finalised interim trade deal

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Lower FY26 nominal GDP number to raise fiscal deficit ratio marginally

Lower nominal GDP estimates have nudged up FY26 fiscal deficit and debt ratios, implying a steeper consolidation path even as new NSO GDP data revises sectoral weights

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

New series addresses lacunae in older GDP methodology amid revision

Discrepancies between the expenditure and production sides not completely wiped out

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Bihar MFI Bill seen having limited impact on RBI-regulated lenders

Industry executives say RBI-regulated microfinance lenders are exempt from most provisions of the Bihar MFI Bill

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Centre's fiscal deficit at 63% of full year target at Jan-end: CGA data

The Centre estimates the fiscal deficit (the gap between expenditure and revenue) during 2025-26 at 4.4 per cent of GDP, or Rs 15.58 trillion

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

GDP growth projection for FY27 revised to 7-7.4% as per new series: CEA

Economy continues to maintain strong growth momentum, supported by broad-based activities, says CEA Nageswaran

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 6:41 PM IST

US licences for India's Venezuelan oil purchases mask ground realities

While GL 46A allows financing activities related to transactions, alongside are sanctions on dealings with Venezuelan state oil company PdVSA

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 6:33 PM IST

India's Q3FY26 GDP growth slows to 7.8% from 8.4% in Q2 on new series

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q3FY26 under the new series, slightly slower than earlier quarters, while full-year FY26 growth is estimated higher at 7.6% compared to 7.1% in FY25

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

PM Modi proposes reform charter to boost collaboration for Viksit Bharat

At a post-Budget webinar, PM Modi calls for a reform partnership charter to formalise collaboration among government, industry, FIs and academia, and urges deeper reforms and investment

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

India-US trade deal will be 'rebalanced' if situation changes: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that Indian trade authorities are closely tracking developments after the US Supreme Court ruling against country-specific tariffs

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

India's growth may outpace current estimates after GDP data overhaul

Earlier this month, the government revised its inflation series to better capture shifting spending patterns in the world's fastest-growing major economy

Updated On: 27 Feb 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Howard Lutnick meets Piyush Goyal, holds 'highly productive' trade talks

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

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:49 PM IST

What shifts beyond the base under India's new GDP series overhaul

A key pillar of the new series is the improved measurement of the household and informal sectors that account for a significant share of output and employment

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

A beginner's guide to GDP estimates ahead of the release of new series

What is GDP, how is it calculated, and why do estimates matter? A simple guide to GDP, GSDP, nominal vs real growth and India's new base year

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

New GDP series: How revisions in FY2011-12 rewrote high-growth years

Under 2004-05 series, India recorded 3 straight yrs of 9%-plus growth

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

From defence to tech collaboration: 16 pacts reshape India-Israel ties

India and Israel sign 16 pacts across AI, defence and mobility, agree on deeper tech ties and allow 50,000 more Indian workers in Israel over five years

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 9:54 PM IST

Govt mandates sale of petrol with up to 20% ethanol blending from April 1

Ethanol blending programme was introduced to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and cut energy imports

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 8:30 PM IST

Saudi Arabia bans poultry imports from 40 nations; India sees no big impact

Saudi Arabia has halted poultry imports from 40 countries, including India, over disease concerns, but industry players say the move will not affect India due to its limited exports to the kingdom

Updated On: 26 Feb 2026 | 8:06 PM IST