Economy
India builds long-life infra, but corrosion remains a costly weak link
A Nomura report estimates India's corrosion bill at ₹14.1 trillion a year, raising questions over whether infrastructure standards and maintenance practices are keeping pace with rapid asset creation
 "India builds long-life infra, but corrosion remains a costly weak link")
What US safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products mean for India
The US has imposed 25-55% safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products, putting Indian exporters under pressure as they depend heavily on the American market
 "What US safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products mean for India")
India's exports to US remain unchanged after a year of Trump's tariffs
An analysis of trade ministry data for the 12 months through July shows the US continues to account for about 20% of India's exports
 "India's exports to US remain unchanged after a year of Trump's tariffs")
Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies
Brics nations said CBAM and similar measures "undermine efforts by developing countries aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing adaptive capacity and resilience"
 "Brics nations oppose EU's CBAM, say it burdens developing economies")
The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model
Recent treaties with the UAE and Israel point to shorter arbitration timelines and broader investment protection, even as India retains regulatory safeguards in sensitive areas
 "The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model")
Income-tax dept checks 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances
The exercise covers entities that sent large sums abroad despite reporting little business activity or not filing returns, along with professionals who certified payments.
 "Income-tax dept checks 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances")
Ind-Ra lifts India's FY27 economic growth forecast by 10 bps to 6.8%
But warns El Niño, geopolitical woes may weigh on momentum
 "Ind-Ra lifts India's FY27 economic growth forecast by 10 bps to 6.8%")
Global headwinds: Robust swap inflows lift rupee just 0.1% vs 8.8% in 2013
Global factors weigh on the currency despite sizeable FCNR(B) inflows, as economists flag tight financial conditions, volatile energy markets and competition for capital
 "Global headwinds: Robust swap inflows lift rupee just 0.1% vs 8.8% in 2013")
Build relationship with youth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to PSBs
Sitharaman also asks state-owned banks to strengthen priority-sector lending and launch a month-long 'Banking for Youth' campaign from October 2
 "Build relationship with youth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to PSBs")
Odisha govt unveils ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood-hit districts
Package covers crop, housing, livelihood and infrastructure losses as floods across five river systems affect more than 18 lakh people in 22 districts and claim 13 lives
 "Odisha govt unveils ₹1,000 crore relief package for flood-hit districts")
Suspicious foreign remittances under income tax department scanner
Entities located in districts along India's land borders and remitting significant amounts of money abroad have also been covered in the exercise
 "Suspicious foreign remittances under income tax department scanner")
China unveils new measures to boost consumption in counties, smaller cities
The government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centres, rural markets and local fairs
 "China unveils new measures to boost consumption in counties, smaller cities")
India challenges US tariffs on quartz products with WTO consultation bid
Under WTO rules, the US has to enter into consultation within 30 days of receiving the request. If the dispute isn't resolved within 60 days, India can request the establishment of a panel
 "India challenges US tariffs on quartz products with WTO consultation bid")
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads
Tankers are large-scale transport ships engineered for the bulk movement of liquids and gases
 "India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads")
Govt weighs cutting sugar import duty to curb record local prices
Officials are weighing proposals to lower or scrap the 100% tax on inbound shipments in an effort to boost local supplies
 "Govt weighs cutting sugar import duty to curb record local prices")
Median Indian firm grew in size after Covid-19 pandemic, EAC-PM paper finds
The paper found corporate profits rebounded sharply after the Covid-19 pandemic, but investment growth remained slower
 "Median Indian firm grew in size after Covid-19 pandemic, EAC-PM paper finds")
India's growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino risks
The FY27 GDP growth projection at 6.8 per cent is a tad higher than the 6.7 per cent growth Ind-Ra had projected in May
 "India's growth to slow to 6.8% in FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino risks")
Chatroom: EOU warehousing, eway bills and ITC: 3 practical issues
Expert explains whether an EOU can warehouse goods near Ahmedabad, the correct eway bill destination for exports and how to claim ITC on differential IGST
 "Chatroom: EOU warehousing, eway bills and ITC: 3 practical issues")
Industry seeks input tax credit relief for data centres, GCCs, other biz
Industry seeks wider GST input tax credit on construction and employee-related expenses, arguing that the current restrictions raise business costs and hurt competitiveness
 "Industry seeks input tax credit relief for data centres, GCCs, other biz")
India's unemployment rate eases to four-month low of 5.1% in July
India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July as labour force participation and worker population ratios rose, pointing to a firmer labour market
 "India's unemployment rate eases to four-month low of 5.1% in July")