Within the BoP, the current account yielded a deficit (CAD) in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1FY27), reversing the surplus seen in Q4FY26, as the merchandise trade deficit widened
USTR Jamieson Greer says both sides have identified the sticking points and are working diligently towards an agreement, with another leaders' call likely soon
The factors affecting private investment may be more global in nature in the immediate future, suggested Madhavi Arora, chief economist at Emkay Global
Stronger domestic and overseas demand lifted new orders and output, while employment expanded at its fastest pace since May and manufacturers turned more optimistic
Goyal and Greer discussed an interim trade agreement at the G20 meeting in Milwaukee, where talks also covered food supply chains, excess capacity and forced labour
V Anantha Nageswaran said Indians are increasingly willing to take market risk, but have yet to commit savings for longer tenures needed to finance retirement
IBBI chairperson Jayanti Prasad flagged delays, ethics and realisations, while NCLT President Anupinder Singh Grewal cited vacancies and sought a higher filing threshold.
The framework will cover more states and Jammu and Kashmir from Q3 FY27, while total market borrowing by states and Union Territories is expected at ₹3.61 trillion.
The Niti Aayog member urged faster domestic exploration, a stronger gas value chain and regulatory reforms that keep pace with new technologies while protecting consumers
The trials will test nitrogen, carbon dioxide and a combination of carbon dioxide and phosphine to address pest resistance, worker health risks and fumigation costs
India may cut import duties on lentils and yellow peas to boost supplies and curb food inflation as weak monsoon raises concerns over domestic pulse output
The Finance Ministry said US trade uncertainty, higher crude prices and limited participation in global AI developments are weighing on India's ability to attract capital flows
A new US report says India has eased some investment rules, but foreign investors still face sectoral restrictions, FDI-FPI limits, import hurdles and corruption risks in the regulatory system
Rice yields have fallen after erratic monsoon rains, while higher farm input costs threaten rural incomes and spending during the key wedding and festival season
