Economy

India growth may slow in H2 FY27 as inflation, liquidity pose risks: DBS

DBS expects India's economic growth to moderate from 7.8% in FY26 as tighter financial conditions, higher energy costs and unfavourable base effects weigh on activity, while inflation risks persist

India's crude import bill rises 48% to $74.8 bn in Apr-Aug amid high costs

India spent $24.4 billion more on crude in April-August despite a 0.4% fall in import volumes as prices rose in international markets amid supply concerns due to the West Asia conflict

Datanomics: 9 of 584 districts had double-digit unemployment rate in 2025

As many as 1.5% of the total 584 districts had a rate exactly at 3.1%. Papum Pare in Andhra Pradesh had the highest UR at 16.1 per cent.

One year of GST 2.0: Net GST revenue shows signs of recovery

The rate rejig exercise also withdrew compensation cess on most products, while retaining it on tobacco products until the outstanding compensation-cess loan and interest liabilities were discharged.

MoSPI explains changes in India's new national accounts methodology

For the input-price measure, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) is using data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) along with item-level output PPI

GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season

FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.

GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season

FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.

MSME credit hits ₹47.4 trillion with clusters driving growth: Report

Small and medium businesses led MSME credit growth as lending became more concentrated in established industrial and trading clusters across key districts

One year of GST 2.0: Rate rejig softens inflation blow for FMCG companies

FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.

Core industries growth eases to 4.8% in August on iron ore, coal drag

The overall index eased to a four-month low of 119.2 from 120.8 in July, a sequential decline of 1.32 per cent even as year-on-year growth stayed in positive territory

India's rising market power reshapes global debate over its trade policies

As India's economic weight and import demand rise, WTO members are increasingly scrutinising how its tariffs, export curbs, QCOs and domestic regulations affect global markets

India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on Oct 20: Piyush Goyal

The two countries had on April 27 signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to boost two-way commerce in goods and services and promote investments

Indian oil refiners may cut Russian cargoes in wake of US threats

The new US law empowers President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on countries that purchase Russian crude - a list that includes India

Govt studying details of US tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal

The bill ‌authorises Trump to impose ‌stiff tariffs of up to ​100% on China, India, and other ​countries to reduce their dependence on ‌Russian energy

Uttar Pradesh Film Policy, 2023: Key features, subsidies, eligibility and implementation

The policy provides financial assistance and administrative facilitation to eligible producers who shoot films or digital audiovisual productions in Uttar Pradesh

Weekly policy watch: Core sector output, PMI and forex reserves in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track infrastructure output, business activity and forex reserves

Delhi could become world's 14th-largest city economy by 2050: Report

Delhi, currently world's 63rd-largest city economy, may rise to 14th by 2050, as 55 Indian cities feature among the world's top 100 urban growth leaders, the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index says

China emerges as India's surprise growth market, but trade deficit swells

The increase, however, comes off a relatively low base and has done little to narrow India's vast trade imbalance with its neighbor

India's exports to core Brics markets surge 34% in Apr-Aug, China leads

According to the commerce ministry data, exports to the four core Brics economies grew by 34 per cent, rising from $14.9 billion in April-August 2025-26 to $19.9 billion in April-August 2026-27

Govt likely to extend textile export scheme RoSCTL beyond Sepember 30

The textile industry has sought a five-year extension of RoSCTL and a doubling of its outlay, with the final decision resting with the finance ministry's Department of Expenditure