Economy

Chatroom: Rodtep scrolls can stop until annual return is finally filed

Experts answer key trade queries on export quotations, Rodtep compliance, sea cargo liability and customs valuation for related-party imports

Odisha panel proposes project management overhaul as infra delays persist

The three-member panel, headed by former Odisha chief secretary Jugal Kishore Mohapatra, was constituted by the state government last year to suggest administrative and governance reforms

Govt's collateral-free export credit scheme finds limited takers

Only 140 exporters have registered for collateral-free export credit under EPM since January, highlighting weak uptake of the MSME-focused guarantee scheme

Danish shipping giant Maersk charts course for India-built vessels

Discussions on with shipyards for smaller container ships; larger vessels to come into picture as capacity grows

16th FC breaks with precedent, leaves out statewise GSDP projections

Unlike its three predecessors, the Sixteenth Finance Commission has not published state-wise GSDP projections for 2026-31, citing the absence of revenue deficit grants

CPSEs meet 25% of FY27 cumulative capital expenditure target in Q1

CPSEs achieved 25% of their FY27 capex target in Q1, with spending rising 26% to ₹2.10 trillion, led by the Railway Board and NHAI

Women-focused cash transfers reshaping household finances: PM-EAC paper

PM-EAC working paper finds women-centric cash transfer schemes in Maharashtra & Odisha increased savings, spending and household financial resilience while strengthening women's control over finances

Women-owned businesses employ more women: ASUSE 2025 data released by NSO

NSO's ASUSE 2025 shows cities with more women-owned informal businesses also have higher female employment, with manufacturing and services driving greater participation

Datanomics: PM Modi's three-nation trip to boost economic engagement

PM Modi begins Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand tour as India seeks stronger trade and investment ties despite weak FY26 trade and FDI numbers

Statistics ministry expert panel seeks uniform energy data standards

The panel has recommended common end-use categories, conversion factors and product classifications to harmonise India's energy statistics and improve policy analysis

IGX benchmark gas price jumps 49% in April amid West Asia crisis

The Indian Gas Exchange's benchmark gas price index rose sharply in April as supply constraints linked to the West Asia crisis pushed up prices despite a surge in traded volumes

Why Sri Lanka is now an upper-middle-income country while India isn't

Sri Lanka has re-entered the World Bank's upper-middle-income group while India remains lower-middle income because the rankings are based on per capita income, not the size of the economy

El Niño threatens India's clean energy transition, may fuel coal reliance

India forecasts coal's share in nation's generation mix will fall to 64% by 2027 and 50% over next decade, but it remains at more than 70% even after drop in thermal power production last year

Can urban mining reduce India's dependence on overseas critical minerals?

As India pushes to recover critical minerals from waste, experts say recycling can strengthen supply security. But can it cut reliance on imports and overseas mining?

Act East: Ocean diplomacy at centre of PM Narendra Modi's 3-nation tour

Modi's visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand is likely to boost trade, defence and maritime security ties

Goyal, Jaishankar and Vaishnaw to visit Brussels for TTC talks with EU

Piyush Goyal says the Trade and Technology Council dialogue will complement the recently concluded India-EU free trade agreement, while India aims to conclude the Canada FTA within six months

15 vessels carrying urea, DAP, sulphur crossed Hormuz after US-Iran truce

The official statement said that of the remaining five vessels, three are carrying urea and one is carrying ammonia. All are scheduled to leave for India in the next few days

India's native black tiger shrimp stages comeback in premium export markets

India's indigenous Black Tiger shrimp has staged a strong export comeback, driven by disease-free breeding, improved farming practices and rising demand from China and Europe

India-UK trade pact set to spur growth in both nations: UKIBC chief

UKIBC chief Kishore Jayaraman acknowledged that some obstacles and challenges may yet come along the path of CETA implementation

Weekly economy wrap: Energy relief, slower PMI, monsoon concerns mark week

Fuel curbs were withdrawn and LPG prices fell as energy pressures eased, but softer PMI readings, a wider fiscal deficit and inflation risks kept policy concerns alive