Economy

We realised after 1991 that we have to innovate, not wait in Delhi: Murthy

As long as we have corporate leaders who understand the power of AI and ensure that their employees are well trained, I do not see any problem, says Infosys cofounder N R Narayana Murthy

After economic reforms, we were no longer afraid of the world: Tarun Das

"We can no longer be happy with protectionism. We must free the MSME sector and stop harassing them with so many inspectors. If necessary, we can build a stronger venture capital ecosystem for them"

Bengal needs to plug into national economy: West Bengal FM Swapan Dasgupta

With one of the highest debt-to-gross state domestic product ratios, West Bengal has limited fiscal space, making central assistance critical

We need a big breakthrough somewhere… a big project: West Bengal FM

West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta says the state needs a breakthrough investment project to revive industry, restore investor confidence and drive economic growth

US slaps 10% tariff on India under Sec 301 probe linked to forced labour

The new tariff announcement on Friday comes as Washington's baseline tariff of 10 per cent for all trading partners expires

India's private sector activity fell to 4-year low in July: Flash PMI

Business activity weakened as sales and output growth moderated while inflationary pressures intensified amid renewed tensions in West Asia

FM Sitharaman nudges I-T authorities to speed up appeal disposals

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the tax department must strengthen litigation management and prevent disputes as over 5.4 lakh first appeals remain pending

India's forex reserves rise to $676.24 bn on higher foreign currency assets

The country's foreign exchange reserves increased by $1.08 billion in the week ended July 17 as gains in foreign currency assets offset a decline in gold reserves

US' 10% tariff to raise landed cost of Indian products, says FIEO

The United States has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and 16 other countries as part of its efforts to combat the use of forced labour in the production of such items

Foreign firms rent 105 mn sq ft space since 2022 to establish GCCs in India

There were more than 2,100 GCCs in India at the end of 2025 and the number is projected to grow at over 4,000 centres by 2030, as per the report

Allowing Chinese firms in power bids to address supply gap: CEA official

CEA said the decision to allow four Chinese power equipment manufacturers to bid for projects was taken consciously to ease supply constraints in critical equipment

Half a lifetime after the 1991 reforms: Lotuses bloom in muddy waters

Thirty-five years after the 1991 reforms, India has grown dramatically but unfinished reforms, weak public services and job creation remain major challenges

Quality control orders intended to achieve policy objectives: India at WTO

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal also said that India is committed to an open, transparent and predictable trade and investment regime

Trump imposes 10% tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

Last month, when the US had proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act, India was bracketed among countries attracting 12.5% levies

Datanomics: ULCA repeal alone no guarantee of manufacturing, infra boost

Repealing the Urban Land Ceiling Act may improve land availability, but manufacturing and infrastructure growth also depend on ease of doing business and broader reforms

Delaying reforms will hurt future of our youth: Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Montek Singh Ahluwalia says India needs a fresh reform roadmap, faster private investment and broader policy consensus to achieve the Viksit Bharat goal

Odisha seeks to become India's next diamond hub with dedicated policy

Odisha plans a dedicated gems and jewellery policy and park to capitalise on rising lab-grown diamond investments and build an integrated manufacturing ecosystem

India's silver imports slump as licensing curbs disrupt shipments

India imposed licensing requirements for silver imports in May to preserve foreign-exchange reserves, sending shipments plunging to an estimated 29 tonnes in June from 747 tonnes in January

Govt allows Amazon and Flipkart to build inventories for exports

The DPIIT said the restrictions on inventory-based e-commerce models would no longer apply where such entities deal exclusively in exports of goods manufactured or produced in India

HC stays CBDT circular denying tax relief to judges under new tax regime

The court said the issue requires detailed examination and directed the Income Tax Department not to process judges' returns under the disputed arrangement