Economy
CBDT readies strategy for meeting ₹26.97 trillion direct tax target
CBDT has drawn up a multi-pronged strategy to achieve its ₹26.97 lakh crore direct tax target, backed by strong early collections
 "CBDT readies strategy for meeting ₹26.97 trillion direct tax target")
Iran to accept oil payments in any currency: What it could mean for India
Iran's central bank said oil export payments are not limited to the US dollar, highlighting greater flexibility as negotiations with Washington move forward
 "Iran to accept oil payments in any currency: What it could mean for India")
Russia, India working to boost bilateral trade volumes: Kremlin spokesman
India and Russia aim to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, strengthening their "privileged partnership" across key economic sectors
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We are unequivocally, emphatically pro-business: West Bengal FM Dasgupta
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta says the state will pursue a pro-business policy framework, revive industrial incentives and align more closely with the national economy
 "We are unequivocally, emphatically pro-business: West Bengal FM Dasgupta")
India-US conclude two-day trade deal talks ahead of US tariff deadline
India, US wrap up ministerial talks on first phase of bilateral trade pact ahead of tariff deadline
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Goyal-Greer talks yield little clarity on India-US interim trade deal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reviewed key trade issues, but negotiations offered few signals on when an interim agreement may be concluded
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Energy stress, weak monsoon to slow India's growth to 6.6% in FY27: S&P
The rating agency expects higher inflation, a possible RBI rate hike and slower economic growth amid energy market disruptions and below-normal monsoon conditions
 "Energy stress, weak monsoon to slow India's growth to 6.6% in FY27: S&P")
Mospi to launch India's first Index of Services Production on July 14
The new monthly indicator will track short-term changes in services-sector output and serve as the counterpart to the Index of Industrial Production
 "Mospi to launch India's first Index of Services Production on July 14")
What is the Index of Services Production and why does it matter?
As the services sector drives more than half of India's GDP, the ISP aims to provide timely insights into its performance and growth trends
 "What is the Index of Services Production and why does it matter?")
S&P cuts India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% on energy stress, weak monsoon
The Indian economy recorded 7.7 per cent growth in the 2025-26 fiscal and 7.1 per cent in 2024-25
 "S&P cuts India FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% on energy stress, weak monsoon")
India raises domestic coal use to over 50% at import-based power plants
India is already using domestic coal for operating 5.7 gigawatts capacity so far this year of the total 18.7 GW capacity at imported coal-based power plants
 "India raises domestic coal use to over 50% at import-based power plants")
Share of non-household investors in deposits rise to 26.3% in FY26
India's bank deposits are shifting toward non-household funds, with rising term deposits and falling CASA share, while private banks steadily gain deposit share
 "Share of non-household investors in deposits rise to 26.3% in FY26")
Commerce ministry calls for govt-level talks on concerns over metal scrap
The ministry has sought engagement with the EU over its Waste Shipment Regulation amid concerns that restrictions on scrap exports could affect Indian industry
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NITI Aayog proposes 'model pharma chapter' for future FTA negotiations
Think tank flags non-tariff barriers as a bigger hurdle than duties for $35.8 bn drug exports
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Great Nicobar Port won't stop; Phase-I to start by 2028: Sarbananda Sonowal
Shipping minister says the Galathea Bay transhipment terminal project will proceed as planned, despite opposition over environmental and tribal concerns
 "Great Nicobar Port won't stop; Phase-I to start by 2028: Sarbananda Sonowal")
India, US begin trade talks as two nations rework deal amid tariff changes
India and the US have begun high-level talks to reshape their trade pact amid changing US tariff rules, with both sides aiming for an interim deal before July 24
 "India, US begin trade talks as two nations rework deal amid tariff changes")
Datanomics: Microfinance stress abates as NBFCs lead asset-quality recovery
India's microfinance sector is recovering as defaults fall, loan sizes rise, and government guarantees extend to boost cheaper credit to small borrowers
 "Datanomics: Microfinance stress abates as NBFCs lead asset-quality recovery")
India must diversify energy routes, not just suppliers: S&P Global Energy
India's energy security depends on diversifying both suppliers and transport routes as West Asia tensions expose risks linked to the Strait of Hormuz
Improve speed of doing business, says CII's president R Mukundan
CII has asked the govt to implement reform measures across sectors to boost "speed of doing business" as the industry is bothered about bottlenecks in multi-modal infra and high power costs, he said
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WTO to set up dispute panel in China's case against India's trade measures
China has alleged that India's tariffs and incentive measures discriminate against Chinese solar energy and information technology products and violate WTO norms
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