Economy

RBI rejects all bids at Treasury bill auction as short-term yields surge

The RBI rejected all bids at the Rs 23,000 crore Treasury bill auction as short-term yields climbed, while the benchmark 10-year government bond yield rose to 7.44%.

Core sector growth at 30-month high of 7.9% in Sep as coal output rebounds

A sharp rebound in coal, higher iron ore output and strong refinery growth lifted core sector expansion to 7.9% in September, even as three of the nine industries contracted.

India, New Zealand sign pact for electronic exchange of trade origin data

The agreement will enable advance electronic exchange of origin data, improve customs cooperation and help businesses access tariff concessions under the India-New Zealand FTA

India must make growth employment-intensive, not just fast: Ex-RBI chief

Subbarao also said that the challenge is not merely to grow fast, but to make growth productive, employment-intensive and resilient

Indian Oil to trim West Asian oil imports under annual deals amid Iran war

Indian refiners traditionally relied on ‌the West Asia for more than half of their annual crude supplies, particularly heavier, high-sulphur grades, because of the region's proximity

Datanomics: Finally, goods producers get pricing power as demand picks up

Manufacturing and mining goods lead the increase, though prices remain below the FY23 base-year level

More women working in India, but not in paid jobs, says Oxfam study

Rural women's labour force participation nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2023-24, but the rise was driven largely by unpaid family work and agricultural employment, the study finds.

Beyond Diwali sales, Sivakasi eyes global fireworks market with exports

India's fireworks capital is drawing interest from overseas buyers as Tamil Nadu pushes for export-friendly policies, modernisation and improved infrastructure to boost global sales.

Retail auto sales rise on high base this Navratri, but cars see 14% drop

FADA data shows overall vehicle sales rose 2% in the first nine days of Navratri, but passenger vehicle sales fell 14% as last year's GST-led demand surge created a high base

FM Sitharaman seeks global framework to address the fallout of sanctions

FM calls for multilateral rules as economic penalties have consequences beyond their intended targets

Diesel exports offer Indian refiners gains amid rising crude import bill

Indian refiners are increasing diesel exports as the West Asia conflict and restrictions by Russia and China tighten supplies, although higher crude import costs and export duties could limit gains

CBDT notifies new form for tax exemption claims on govt securities

The new Form 173A requires eligible foreign investors and BIS to disclose security holdings, interest income and capital gains to claim exemptions under the Income-tax Act, 2025

Rubio urges India to boost US energy, defence buys amid strained ties

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said India and the US were close to finalising a trade deal, while urging New Delhi to increase energy imports and purchases of American technology

Odisha leads as sugar inflation crosses 30% in 21 states and UTs

Retail sugar inflation reached 29.80% nationally in September, its highest level in the new CPI series, while wholesale inflation eased to 12.72% from 16.29% in August

India-New Zealand FTA comes into force: What changes from today

The India-New Zealand FTA brings duty-free access for Indian exports and lower duties on selected New Zealand imports. Here is all that changes from today

Uttar Pradesh Textile and Garmenting Policy, 2022: Incentives, eligibility and implementation

The policy covers a broad textile value chain, from sericulture, spinning, weaving and knitting to processing, garment manufacturing, technical textiles and common infrastructure

Datanomics: India-NZ FTA kicks off today amid concerns on trade deficit

India has signed FTAs and other trade agreements with nine individual countries and one regional bloc comprising ten nations since 1998

India's school-to-work push faces test of skills, jobs and apprenticeships

The government plans to link education and employment databases and expand career counselling in schools, but experts say apprenticeships, training, and job creation are key to improving outcomes

India flags off first shipment to New Zealand under free trade agreement

The first shipment, a Maharashtra-made JCB mini excavator, marks the start of zero-duty access for Indian engineering goods as both nations aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.

India should make data centres expand clean power supply: Nicholas Stern

Nicholas Stern says India must accelerate its shift to renewable energy to reduce its vulnerability to geopolitical shocks and volatile oil prices