Economy
India-US trade deal: Agriculture and dairy kept out of the purview
Centre says sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy are outside the India-US trade deal, easing concerns even as US officials speak of higher farm exports
 "India-US trade deal: Agriculture and dairy kept out of the purview")
Sensitive agri, dairy sectors protected in US trade deal, says Goyal
Goyal said both sides were working on a "joint statement" outlining the details of the first phase of the agreement
 "Sensitive agri, dairy sectors protected in US trade deal, says Goyal")
India's telecom exports to gain competitive advantage from US trade deal
Reciprocal tariffs cut to 18% under the India-US trade deal are expected to improve margins and competitiveness for Indian telecom equipment and optic fibre makers
 "India's telecom exports to gain competitive advantage from US trade deal")
From the brink and back: How the India-US trade deal finally shaped up
After months of tariff shocks, stalled talks and diplomatic sparring, India and the US finally stitched together a trade deal that reshaped bilateral ties
 "From the brink and back: How the India-US trade deal finally shaped up")
Scrapping revenue deficit grants may strain fragile states: Economists
Economists warn that removal of revenue deficit grants could hurt fiscally weak and hill states, forcing them to seek alternative support from the Centre
 "Scrapping revenue deficit grants may strain fragile states: Economists")
US tariff cut gives Indian medical devices an edge as China+1 gathers pace
US tariff cut lifts Indian medical devices; pharma steady, nutraceuticals seek clarity
 "US tariff cut gives Indian medical devices an edge as China+1 gathers pace")
Falling Russian crude oil imports drag down pvt ports' growth to 2% in FY26
In comparison, central government-owned ports grew 9%
 "Falling Russian crude oil imports drag down pvt ports' growth to 2% in FY26")
US tariff cut to boost India textile exports, double-digit growth seen
With the US agreeing to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, industry expects India's textile and apparel exports to gain a competitive edge and post double-digit monthly growth from FY27
 "US tariff cut to boost India textile exports, double-digit growth seen")
Outcome Budget data raises questions on returns from government capex
The Outcome Budget or OOMF is meant to link government spending to measurable results, but near-identical targets across years highlight gaps in assessing returns on public investment
 "Outcome Budget data raises questions on returns from government capex")
India-US trade deal: Labour-intensive, manufacturing jobs may see uptick
Department of financial services (DFS) secretary M Nagaraju said: "Dark clouds of uncertainty had lifted from the world economy and industry should now cheer up and heave a sigh of relief"
 "India-US trade deal: Labour-intensive, manufacturing jobs may see uptick")
RBI to start 3-day deliberations on interest rate from Wednesday
The decision of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will be announced on Friday
 "RBI to start 3-day deliberations on interest rate from Wednesday")
India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman
Trump's steep 50 per cent tariffs last year dented Indian exports by raising landed costs, squeezing exporter margins, and eroding competitiveness in the American market
 "India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman")
Budget 2026 backs decarbonisation, clean energy supply chains
Union Budget 2026-27 lays out a long-term energy strategy focused on decarbonisation and supply chain resilience through CCUS funding, nuclear incentives, battery storage support, logistics upgrades
 "Budget 2026 backs decarbonisation, clean energy supply chains")
US-India tariff reset lifts engineering exports; auto components lead gains
India's engineering exports to the US are set to regain momentum after reciprocal tariffs were cut to 18%, with auto component makers expected to benefit the most
 "US-India tariff reset lifts engineering exports; auto components lead gains")
From aspiration to action: The promise of the India AI Impact Summit
The India summit seeks to bridge this divide by emphasising measurable results in healthcare, agriculture, education, climate action and governance
 "From aspiration to action: The promise of the India AI Impact Summit")
Trade deal details being finalised; agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal
Addressing a press conference, Goyal said India secured more favourable terms than several comparable countries that have entered into trade arrangements with the United States
 "Trade deal details being finalised; agri, dairy sectors protected: Goyal")
Budget 2026: Food subsidy seen rising 12% in FY26 on higher procurement
Officials said the higher provisioning also means that the Food Corporation of India might not have to rely on borrowing or any other means in FY27 to fund its shortfall
 "Budget 2026: Food subsidy seen rising 12% in FY26 on higher procurement")
India-US trade deal could boost FY27 growth by 20-40 basis points
Economists say the India-US trade deal could lift FY27 GDP growth by 20-40 basis points by boosting exports and reducing uncertainty, though risks from imports remain
 "India-US trade deal could boost FY27 growth by 20-40 basis points")
No clarity yet: Kremlin on India halting Russian oil imports after US deal
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is closely examining US President Donald Trump's comments on ties with India and, as of now, has not received any statements from New Delhi
 "No clarity yet: Kremlin on India halting Russian oil imports after US deal")
'Dark clouds of uncertainty lifted': DFS secretary on India-US trade deal
Secretary of the Department of Financial Services M Nagaraju urged industry leaders to be cheerful about the India-US trade deal
 "'Dark clouds of uncertainty lifted': DFS secretary on India-US trade deal")