Economy
India, Canada sign uranium deal, vow to finalise economic partnership soon
Following the Modi-Carney talks, the two sides inked several agreements, including one for cooperation in the critical minerals sector
 "India, Canada sign uranium deal, vow to finalise economic partnership soon")
Escalating West Asia crisis threatens Asia's commodity importers: Moody's
Higher commodity prices would raise consumer and producer inflation, potentially forcing central banks to pause their easing cycles or even raise policy rates, it said
 "Escalating West Asia crisis threatens Asia's commodity importers: Moody's")
Manufacturing PMI climbs to four-month high in Feb, rises to 56.9
However, the latest figure was significantly lower than the Flash India Manufacturing PMI of 57.5, released last month
 "Manufacturing PMI climbs to four-month high in Feb, rises to 56.9")
RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders
The traders noted that the central bank's dollar sales via state-run banks were not aggressive, and were likely intended to limit volatility
 "RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders")
India's manufacturing PMI hits four-month high in February, rises to 56.9
The overall result suggests India's economy is expected to remain resilient this quarter after posting 7.8 per cent growth in October-December
 "India's manufacturing PMI hits four-month high in February, rises to 56.9")
Democratising AI revolution: GCCs, tax certainty to power India's rise
India's AI ambitions hinge on strong GCC growth and tax certainty through safe harbour rules and APAs, enabling innovation, investment and equitable digital transformation
 "Democratising AI revolution: GCCs, tax certainty to power India's rise")
West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday
With tensions escalating in West Asia, the government is assessing possible disruptions to shipping routes and logistics as exporters warn of rising costs and wider trade risks
 "West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday")
India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow
US and Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have deepened open conflict with Iran and rattled West Asia, disrupting sea routes via Strait of Hormuz, fuelling oil price spike
 "India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow")
Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series
Economists expect India's FY27 growth to exceed 7 per cent under the new GDP series, supported by capex push and consumption, though trade tensions and El Nino risks loom
 "Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series")
Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February
In absolute numbers, the net GST revenue is the third highest in the last six months after January at ₹1.70 trn and October at ₹1.69 trn
 "Net GST revenue collection up 7.9% at ₹1.61 trillion in February")
Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks
Signing of 10-year uranium supply pact also on agenda
 "Modi-Carney meet on Monday to see launch of free trade agreement talks")
Visible signs of pickup in private investment cycle: Shaktikanta Das
Das highlighted that India is now witnessing a rapid transformation fuelled by the so-called 'triple threat' of progress: innovation, disruption and the birth of entirely new business models
 "Visible signs of pickup in private investment cycle: Shaktikanta Das")
Iran war likely to hit India's three-pronged fuel reliance as tensions rise
Timing of the new US-Israel bombing of Iran and Tehran's response couldn't be worse for India
 "Iran war likely to hit India's three-pronged fuel reliance as tensions rise")
GST mop-up rises 8.1% to ₹1.83 trn in Feb on stronger import revenues
Gross domestic revenue rose 5.3 per cent to about Rs 1.36 trillion, while gross import revenue climbed 17.2 per cent to Rs 47,837 crore
 "GST mop-up rises 8.1% to ₹1.83 trn in Feb on stronger import revenues")
Iran crisis may trigger oil price volatility and macro risks for India
Even in the absence of physical shortages, landed crude costs for Indian refiners would move higher
 "Iran crisis may trigger oil price volatility and macro risks for India")
Russian imports set to hit 4-year low amid tariff chaos, refinery shutdown
Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western measures to restrict Russian crude oil flows are beginning to have a real impact as the Trump administration steps up pressure on India
 "Russian imports set to hit 4-year low amid tariff chaos, refinery shutdown")
Modi's visit signals a new phase in India-Israel economic partnership
PM Modi's visit to Israel and ongoing FTA negotiations mark a shift from transactional trade to structured, execution-led economic collaboration between India and Israel
 "Modi's visit signals a new phase in India-Israel economic partnership")
Beyond Uranium: Why India-Canada trade matters more than one thinks
Prime Minister Carney's visit spotlights the untapped potential in India-Canada trade, highlighting opportunities in energy, technology, agriculture, and expanding markets for mutual growth
 "Beyond Uranium: Why India-Canada trade matters more than one thinks")
PM Modi moots 'reform partnership charter' with industry, lenders
At a post-Budget webinar, PM Modi calls for a reform partnership charter to formalise collaboration among government, industry, FIs and academia, and urges deeper reforms and investment
 "PM Modi moots 'reform partnership charter' with industry, lenders")
India's FY26 growth outlook raised to 7.6% after GDP series reset
Economy expands 7.8% in Q3; manufacturing shines bright
 "India's FY26 growth outlook raised to 7.6% after GDP series reset")