Economy

India's sugar flip-flop highlights fault lines in agri trade policy regime

The decision to import 1 MT of raw sugar after allowing exports earlier in the season has revived questions over crop estimates, policy predictability and the cost of repeated trade interventions

Eway bills rise 7.7% to 139.08 mn in August, third highest on record

August recorded the third-highest monthly eway bill count, signalling sustained momentum in goods movement and formal economic activity ahead of the festive season

Odisha plans integrated university township with industry focus

The proposed integrated university township is part of the Centre's university townships plan announced during Union Budget 2026-27

India's FDI paradox: Record gross inflows run into investor exits

Record inflows offset by higher repatriation and rising outward investment, keeping net FDI subdued

World Bank's Mishra pushes back on doubts over strength of India's growth

World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said high-frequency indicators such as vehicle sales, cement volumes and credit demand point to strong economic momentum despite doubts over GDP data

India's data centre boom may add just 0.13% to GDP by 2030: Moody's

Despite billions of dollars in announced data centre investments, India's GDP gains may remain limited by 2030 as high import dependence curbs domestic value addition and job creation

Methodology of new GDP series is questionable, says Pronab Sen

Pronab Sen, the first chief statistician of India, in a telephonic conversation with Asit Ranjan Mishra, explains his key concern about the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data and the criticism h

India-New Zealand free-trade agreement likely to take effect next month

The New Zealand deal comes as India accelerates negotiations with several trading partners to expand market access for its exporters and strengthen supply chains

1991 liberalisation made a break with the past, says C Rangarajan

C Rangarajan says reforms are a continuous process and we need new measures to tackle new challenges

Previous revisions also caused changes in nominal GDP: Analysis

The base year change from 1999-00 to 2004-05 led to a 6% rise in nominal GDP numbers of Q1FY08

Odisha eyes Gulf investors seeking a hedge against West Asia risks

Odisha will pitch 30 innovative projects to 30 wealth funds during the UAE roadshow from September 8 to 11

Platform workers face high risks, limited protection: Gig workers survey

Nationwide survey of 1,000 platform workers finds gaps in insurance and safety training, while extreme heat, road accidents and long working hours add to risks

Uttar Pradesh fast-tracks acquisition of 25,000 hectares near expressways

"The district officials have been directed to expedite the process of identifying the land parcels for acquisition under the IMLC blueprint," a senior official said.

Australia to Uzbekistan: India widens uranium push for 100 GW nuclear goal

India is widening and renewing uranium supply options with Australia and Uzbekistan as it prepares for an over elevenfold expansion in nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047

India-US trade deal hinges on preferential terms from Washington: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will finalise and announce details of its trade agreement with the US once Washington offers preferential terms compared with India's competitors

India's economic growth brings confidence, new opportunities to world: Modi

India and Belgium agreed to significantly expand cooperation in trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy and technology after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Belgian PM Bart De Wever

Services PMI rises to 54.1 in August as output and employment pick up

The sector expanded faster in August, with employment growth strengthening, though new business remained subdued and the headline PMI stayed below its long-run average

Govt issues FAQs on GDP revision, explains new series and methodology

The government has revised the GDP estimate for Q1 FY2025-26 following the introduction of a new GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year

India services PMI rises to 54.1 in August; job growth at 15-month high

Business activity strengthened in August as new orders rose faster and services hiring reached a 15-month high, while input cost inflation remained moderate and charge inflation quickened

India fastest-growing major economy, clocked 7.8% Q1 growth: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the fastest-growing major economy after recording 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 FY27 despite global disruptions