Economy

India's industrial output rises to 7.8% in Dec 2025 against 7.2% in Nov

The strongest performers were basic metals, which grew 12.7 per cent, motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, which expanded 33.5 per cent, and pharmaceuticals, which recorded a 10.2 per cent rise

India-EU FTA credit positive for India; to boost manufacturing: Moody's

Moody's Ratings said India's conclusion of its trade negotiations with the EU reflects its continued efforts to selectively diversify trade relationships

Silver futures hit ₹3.83 lakh/kg; gold at fresh peak of ₹1.62 lakh/10g

Bullion prices surged as a weak dollar and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions fuelled aggressive buying across metals

'India comes out on top in this': Trump administration on EU trade deal

US Trade Representative said EU is doubling down on globalisation when the US is trying to fix some of the problems of globalisation here in the US

India must do more to wind down Russian oil buys: US trade representative

While New Delhi has 'made a lot of progress' on curbing buys of Russian crude, "it's hard for them" to completely wean off the supplies, said US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

India-EU FTA: India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

India-EU FTA brings zero-duty access for gems and jewellery, putting Indian exporters on par with China and Thailand and opening Europe's vast market

India-EU FTA: Indian pharma to get stronger dose of EU market access

EU's zero-tariff offer on most chemical and medical exports is set to boost India's pharma, medtech and biosimilars access to European markets

India, EU seek to reduce strategic dependencies amid uncertainty

13 agreements signed at the India-EU summit underline a joint push to reduce strategic dependencies, deepen trade and defence cooperation, and strengthen supply chains amid a fragmenting global order

India hopes to conclude social security pacts with all EU members in 5 yrs

Social Security Agreement ensures continuity of social security benefits on a reciprocal basis and thus avoids potential dual contributions for Indian workers and employers in the future

Two decades in the making, India and EU reach deal opening up markets

Historic agreement phases out tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade while shielding India's sensitive agricultural and burgeoning EV sectors

Energy sector has $500 billion investment potential: PM Narendra Modi

Prime minister says pact covers a quarter of global GDP as India builds export-oriented energy ecosystem

India-EU FTA weaves new hope into $100 billion textile export dream

To double apparel exports to Europe from $5.5 billion to over $11 billion in five years

India-EU free trade agreement to improve access to premium alcobev brands

While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories

India-EU FTA: Mercedes to Lamborghini, luxury cars likely to get cheaper

Indian auto component makers cheer the India-EU trade deal, while luxury car brands see long-term demand boost as import duties ease, even as local automakers' stocks slip

Budget 2026 Outlook: How India's infra push may change in the next phase

As Budget 2026 approaches, policymakers and industry leaders weigh how India's infrastructure push may evolve - balancing capex momentum, fiscal discipline and private investment

Budget 2026 Outlook: Will India's debt-anchored fiscal reset make a mark?

The FY27 Union Budget will test India's shift to a debt-based fiscal framework as tax risks, Finance Commission changes, capex priorities and election pressures shape policy choices

Stakeholders seek further tax reforms, higher standard deduction in Budget

With many income tax incentives already expired or approaching sunset, 34% of respondents said they expected the government to bring back a manufacturing-linked lower tax rate regime

India-EU FTA to boost marine exports with tariff cuts of up to 26%

Concerns over non-tariff barriers for farm and animal products remain

Budget 2026 Outllook: The 16th Finance Commission and fiscal consolidation

An examination of Finance Commission awards from the 11th to the 15th shows that transfers to states have not materially strained the Centre's finances, even during periods of higher devolution

EoI deadline for Customs Integrated System extended to Jan 31

According to the revised notice, the timelines for both purchase of the EoI document and bid submission have been revised from the earlier January 21 deadline