Economy

New GDP series to improve informal sector estimates, add double deflation

India's revamped GDP series will use richer data and double deflation to better capture the informal economy, address IMF concerns and improve accuracy from 2026

New Zealand to allow GI registration for Indian goods under FTA with India

A GI, a type of an intellectual property right, is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory

India aims to conclude US trade talks sooner than later: Commerce Secretary

The talks are also important as the Donald Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods entering American markets

Benign inflation may keep India's policy rates low for a long time: RBI Guv

India's inflation rate picked up in November from a record low in the previous month but stayed well below the central bank's 4% target

India offers higher FDI, easier bank branch norms under New Zealand FTA

Under the India-New Zealand FTA's Financial Services Annex, India has offered higher FDI limits in banking and insurance and a simpler licensing regime for foreign bank branches

India-US to resume trade talks in January after year-end holiday pause

Talks are going on for the last nine months, with no outcome, despite over a half dozen rounds of in-person formal and informal negotiations

New CPI series to use e-commerce, online sources for price data: Govt

The new series of CPI (consumer price index-based inflation) with base year (2024=100) data is scheduled to be released on February 12, 2026

USISPF welcomes SHANTI Act as overhaul of India's civil nuclear framework

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum says the SHANTI Act modernises India's civil nuclear regime, opens scope for private and foreign participation, and clarifies liability

Name changer or game changer? MGNREGA replaced with 125-day promise

President Murmu clears the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Act, raising guaranteed rural workdays to 125 and overhauling funding norms, seasonality rules, and budget limits

India-New Zealand FTA to open new doors for skilled professionals: Diaspora

Negotiations for the FTA have been concluded and after completion of domestic approvals, it is expected to be implemented from next year

India-New Zealand FTA to help boost exports, attract investment: Experts

FIEO President S C Ralhan said upon entry into force, the free trade agreement (FTA) will provide zero-duty access on 100 per cent of India's exports, with tariff elimination across all tariff lines

Outward remittances under LRS slip 2% in Oct on travel, education dip

Outward remittances under RBI's LRS slipped to $2.36 billion in October 2025 as overseas travel and education outflows fell, while remittances for equity and debt investments rose sharply

Core sector growth rises to 1.8% in Nov; four sectors still contract

November's 1.8% uptick follows 1st contraction in 15 mths; infra demand revs up steel, cement

AIA: Notification 21/2023-Cus more useful for advance authorization

Para 5.04 (f) of the FTP clearly says that 'eexport obligation may be fulfilled both by physical exports as well as deemed exports'

0% duty on 100% exports: India secures trade deal with New Zealand

Wellington commits to $20 bn FDI in 15 years; dairy items excluded

SHANTI Bill has fully solved third-party liability issue: Holtec CEO

India's SHANTI nuclear law aligns liability with global norms, easing investor concerns and opening India's nuclear sector to greater private and foreign investment, says Holtec CEO Kris Singh

NRI deposit inflows dip to $8.3 billion in April-October, shows RBI data

NRI deposit inflows moderated to $8.3 billion in April-October FY26, mainly due to a sharp drop in FCNR (B) inflows, even as NRE deposits recorded higher inflows, RBI data showed

Net FDI into India nearly doubles to $6.2 bn in April-October: RBI data

Net FDI into India rose to $6.2 billion in April-October FY26 as repatriation fell to $31.65 billion, even as outward FDI increased to $20.5 billion, RBI data showed

Tokenising trust: How land reform can meet India's digital ambition

As India pushes for "ease of justice", land tokenisation could reduce disputes, unlock stalled wealth and align legal reform with digital public infrastructure ambitions

Knowledge key for India to become $5 trillion economy, says Gadkari

Gadkari said entrepreneurship, science, technology, research, skill and best practices are cumulatively referred to as knowledge, and the conversion of this knowledge into wealth is the future