Economy
Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact
Commerce Minister indicates sector may get zero-duty US market access similar to Bangladesh; industry says cotton exports and farmers unlikely to be hit
 "Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact")
Govt likely to roll out 8 components of export promotion mission next week
In November last year, two schemes were approved by the Union Cabinet with a combined outlay of over Rs 45,000 crore
 "Govt likely to roll out 8 components of export promotion mission next week")
Free trade agreement lifts hopes of India-EU organic food traders
According to experts from the organic food sector, the agreement opens up $60 billion worth of opportunities for Indian organic product exporters in the EU
 "Free trade agreement lifts hopes of India-EU organic food traders")
Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise
"We're now exporting coal all over the world, and the quality of our coal is supposed to be, the finest anywhere in the world," he said
 "Trump hails trade deal with India as historic, says US coal exports to rise")
New CPI index may give RBI reason to keep interest rates on hold
Although inflation remains well below the Reserve Bank of India's 4 per cent target, the new figures could prompt the central bank to hold off on any further rate cuts and push up bond yields further
 "New CPI index may give RBI reason to keep interest rates on hold")
India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data
India's outward FDI stands at $3.42 billion in January 2026, easing from December levels, with equity, loans and guarantees showing mixed trends
 "India's outbound FDI moderates to $3.42 billion in January, shows RBI data")
Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10
Net direct tax collections grow 9.4% to Rs 19.43 trillion till February 10 in FY26, aided by moderation in refunds, CBDT provisional data shows
 "Net direct tax collections up 9.4 % to ₹19.43 trillion till February 10")
Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM
Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term
 "Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM")
US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped
Update softens language on India's $500 bn purchases plan, bringing it in line with joint statement issued by both countries
 "US revises fact sheet: $500 bn clause softened, 'certain pulses' dropped")
All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation
CPI tracks retail price changes across India; January 2026 inflation data shifts to a new 2024 base year reflecting updated spending patterns
 "All about the Consumer Price Index: How India tracks retail inflation")
Retail inflation: A brief history before new data series launch on Thursday
India's retail inflation gauge has evolved from fragmented worker-specific indices to a unified CPI framework that now anchors monetary policy and welfare decisions
 "Retail inflation: A brief history before new data series launch on Thursday")
UP govt tables ₹9.12 trillion annual Budget with a 12.9% yearly increase
Uttar Pradesh's ₹9.12 trillion FY27 Budget ramps up infrastructure and capex, keeps the fiscal deficit below 3%, and pitches the state as India's next growth engine
 "UP govt tables ₹9.12 trillion annual Budget with a 12.9% yearly increase")
Datanomics: Gulf bloc's share in India's imports up, exports down
India, GCC begin FTA talks as import dependence deepens, export mix shifts toward electronics and away from energy over the past decade
 "Datanomics: Gulf bloc's share in India's imports up, exports down")
India's massive $500 billion US import ambition raises scepticism: Experts
US President Donald Trump last week said he will slash tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent , sparking relief in India
 "India's massive $500 billion US import ambition raises scepticism: Experts")
Oman pitches downstream aluminium opportunities to Indian industry
Sultanate highlights incentives, energy cost advantages and export access as it invites Indian manufacturers to invest in downstream aluminium operations
 "Oman pitches downstream aluminium opportunities to Indian industry")
UP allocates ₹43,565 crore for new initiatives in Budget 2026-27
The budget also proposes ₹580 crore for a new scheme to establish residential girls' schools in development blocks where Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas are not operational
 "UP allocates ₹43,565 crore for new initiatives in Budget 2026-27")
India-US deal: Some J&K fruit growers on edge, others call it opportunity
The fruit growers and dealers fraternity in general feel that the trade deal will be a severe blow to the Kashmir economy which significantly depends on horticulture
 "India-US deal: Some J&K fruit growers on edge, others call it opportunity")
How to generate employment for the world's 1.2 billion new workers
Over the next 10 to 15 years, 1.2 billion young people in developing countries will come of working age - a scale the world has never seen
 "How to generate employment for the world's 1.2 billion new workers")
All key sensitive sectors protected under India-US trade pact: Comm Secy
He said India-US working to convert joint statement into a legal agreement, which is expected to be finalised and signed before March end
 "All key sensitive sectors protected under India-US trade pact: Comm Secy")
US drops pulses, digital services tax from fact sheet on India trade deal
The US has revised its interim trade deal fact sheet with India, removing pulses from tariff talks and softening language on India's $500 billion purchase plans, even as negotiations continue
 "US drops pulses, digital services tax from fact sheet on India trade deal")