Economy

New CPI series unlikely to reset inflation target framework: RBI guv

FY27 Q1-Q2 inflation forecast may be raised 20-30 bps, says MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya

NMP 2.0 for FY26-30 launched: Govt aims ₹16.7 trn from asset monetisation

Private investment of Rs 5.8 trillion also included in the target

India, France amend tax treaty, remove most-favoured nation clause

India and France have signed a protocol amending their DTAC, removing the MFN clause and revising dividend, capital gains and PE provisions to bring clarity and align with global tax standards

Govt to raise ₹16.3K cr by monetising oil and gas assets in next four years

The Centre plans to monetise DSFs, storage assets, GAIL Gas equity and dark fibre leases to raise Rs 16,300 crore by FY30 as part of NMP 2.0, targeting both midstream and upstream segments

Gold imports not alarming yet, FDI inflows a puzzle: FM Sitharaman

'Too soon to comment on US tariff twist, but India committed to forging more trade deals'

India set for mega investment boom in CCUS, but scale remains a challenge

A ₹20,000 crore outlay in Budget 2026 may accelerate commercial-scale carbon capture, utilisation and storage projects as India balances industrial growth with its 2070 Net Zero goal

NMP 2.0 targets ₹2.76 trillion power asset monetisation by FY30

NMP 2.0 aims to monetise Rs 2.76 lakh crore worth of power sector assets by FY30 through hydro projects, transmission lines and PSU equity dilution, with Rs 49,900 crore targeted for FY26

RoDTEP benefits cut by 50% as govt rationalises export rebate scheme

The government has halved RoDTEP incentives with immediate effect, reducing rebate rates and value caps across categories, a move expected to raise exporters' costs amid global uncertainty

India removes 'most favoured nation' clause for France: What it means

India has removed the 'most favoured nation' clause from its tax treaty with France, aiming to reduce disputes and clarify tax rules

'Too early to comment': FM Sitharaman on impact of US tariff changes

Asked about the impact of tariff changes on the Indian economy, Sitharaman said it is a "bit too soon" to comment

NaBFID raises $125 million in maiden foreign currency loan from HSBC

NaBFID's total assets rose 44 per cent to ₹1.04 trillion ($11.4 billion) as of Dec. 31, 2025, according to its website

Indian regulators move to curb leverage in $5.2 trn derivatives market

There is growing urgency in New Delhi after the RBI warned that excessive leverage may spark a market shock threatening household finances

Rupee rebound hinges on revival of sustained foreign fund inflows

The outlook for the rupee may also be clouded by renewed uncertainty after the US Supreme Court struck down several of President Donald Trump's tariffs

US SC ruling on Trump's tariffs: A China worry for India's iPhone exports

The tax now has been declared "illegal" by the US Supreme Court

Old WPI, new GDP base year series: Economists split on the impact

Staggered price-index rebasing sparks debate over deflators and data consistency

High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth

Economists expect Q3 GDP growth to remain above 7 per cent, supported by a pickup in consumption and investment

India, US postpone trade deal talks after Donald Trump tariff verdict

Move comes as Washington trying to figure out legalities

India's oil PSUs spent 81% of FY26 capital expenditure target until January

Of the ₹1.32 trn capex target for FY26, state-run oil firms have already spent ₹1.07 trn in the first 10 months

StatsGuru: Productivity gap continues to hinder India's MSME growth

MSMEs accounted for 48.58 per cent of India's merchandise exports in FY25

Greer says no countries have said they will withdraw from tariff deals

Greer, speaking on CBS's "Face the Nation" program, said he had already spoken with his counterpart from the European Union and would be speaking with officials from other countries