Economy

IMF upgrades India's FY27 GDP growth to 6.4% despite trade risks

For FY26, the Fund, in its World Economic Outlook, revised its GDP growth forecast upwards to 7.3%

SME chatroom: Para 4.15 of FTP vs ANF 7A - Procedure defeats policy intent

DGFT procedures and ANF 7A requirements risk undermining Foreign Trade Policy benefits, raising concerns over deemed exports, duty drawback claims and delayed rollout of interest subvention

India, UAE set $200 billion trade target, deepen nuclear and infra ties

India, UAE announced a dozen outcomes after talks between PM Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, including a $200 billion trade target, nuclear cooperation and new investments

India-EU Summit: Bilateral trade, defence and mobility deals on table

A military contingent from the EU, featuring the military staff flag and flags of Operations Atalanta and Aspides, the naval operations of the grouping, will feature at the Republic Day parade

IMF upgrades India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% despite trade risks

IMF has also revised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.4 per cent for fiscal year 2026-27 beginning April 1, 2026, from its earlier estimate of 6.2 per cent

Government bond yields rise to 10-month high tracking US Treasury yields

India's benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to a 10-month high of 6.68% amid rising US Treasury yields, while markets await cues from the state bond auction

Piyush Goyal meets US ambassador, Senator Daines to discuss bilateral ties

The bilateral ties are strained after Trump imposed a 50 per cent tariff on India, including a 25 per cent additional import duty for India's purchase of Russian crude oil

India likely to enter upper-middle income group by 2030: SBI Research

According to an SBI Research report, India is expected to enter the World Bank's upper-middle income category by around 2030, though faster growth will be needed to reach high-income status by 2047

Global supply chains enter era of structural volatility as risks mount: WEF

The World Economic Forum report, released ahead of its annual meeting 2026 here, said this volatility reflects a fundamental rewiring of global value chains, driven by geopolitics

India's FY26 GDP growth of 7.3% to lift household incomes: Moody's

In its report on India's insurance sector, Moody's said the industry looks set to benefit from sustained premium growth on the back of robust economic expansion

EU's non-tariff barriers blunt tariff cuts; FTA should address this: GTRI

The conclusion of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations is expected to be announced on January 27 during the visit of the EU team here

India's private investment is missing, and the state is crowding it out

Despite headline GDP growth, weak private capex and rising public borrowing are creating a government-led model that keeps credit scarce, raises rates, and threatens India's long-term growth momentum

India's electronics exports cross $47 billion in 2025 on iPhone push

The next leg to $55 billion is tied to policy clarity and tariff risks

Nominal GDP growth for FY27 seen at 10-10.5%: Economists

Economists expect the Union Budget to peg FY27 nominal GDP growth at 10-10.5%, aided by rising inflation and a low base, influencing debt and fiscal metrics

India's new FTA playbook looks beyond trade and tariffs to investment ties

India's recent free trade agreements mark a shift from tariff-led negotiations to deeper economic partnerships, embedding investment commitments, market access and supply chain integration

Statsguru: From cash to clicks, mapping India's UPI-led payments shift

From demonetisation to the UPI boom, India's payments landscape has shifted decisively from cash to clicks, with digital modes now dominating both volume and value

Singur's lost promise and the case for reviving industrial land value

Singur's industrial promise was undone by flawed land acquisition and a costly return to agriculture. Reviving it through farmer-led industrial parks could restore value and growth

Brazil, Nigeria emerging as key export destinations for Indian pharma firms

Nigeria emerged as one of the fastest growing destinations, adding $179 million in exports and contributing over 14 per cent to the total export growth

EU, Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade pact after decades of talks

It also sends a message that South America cultivates diverse trade and diplomatic relations even as US President Donald Trump declares dominance in the Western Hemisphere

Odisha garnered ₹1 trillion worth of investments at Kolkata meet: Govt

The chief minister emphasised that while MoUs are important, the true measure of success lies in execution on the ground