Economy

India's digital trade dilemma deepens after WTO duty moratorium lapses

With the WTO moratorium on electronic transmissions having lapsed, India must weigh tariff flexibility against its growing stake in open, predictable digital trade

Power discoms await revival as structural reform delays persist in India

Power discoms posted a Rs 2,701 crore profit in FY25, but heavy subsidy dependence, weak tariffs and persistent operational gaps continue to threaten a durable revival

PLI schemes generated 1.45 million jobs, drew ₹2.4 trillion by FY26: Govt

The government's PLI schemes across 14 sectors attracted Rs 2.4 trillion in investments and generated 1.45 million jobs by FY26, with exports rising to Rs 15.2 trillion

MCA plans unified tech platform for India's insolvency framework

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has sought stakeholder feedback on a proposed integrated digital platform to streamline insolvency processes and improve transparency under the IBC

India aims at 10% share in global merchandise exports by 2047: WTO report

India is aiming to increase its share of global merchandise exports from about 1.8 per cent in 2024 to around 10 per cent by 2047, according to a World Trade Organisation (WTO) report.

Parl panel flags repeat violations, seeks MSME protection in CCI rules

A parliamentary panel has urged the CCI to periodically review its regulations, improve transparency in penalty calculations and strengthen safeguards for MSMEs and startups

Farm R&D drove a third of India's agricultural output rise in 2025: Icar

Icar estimates agricultural R&D contributed around Rs 55,000 crore, or a third, to the increase in India's farm output value between 2024 and 2025, its latest analysis shows

India & Indo-Pacific ascendancy: The architecture of a stabilising power

India's engagements with Japan, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand highlight a coordinated Indo-Pacific strategy built on maritime security, supply chains and strategic autonomy

PLI schemes led to investments of over ₹2.40 trillion until March 2026

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that the schemes have collectively enabled exports of over ₹15.2 trillion since their inception

China's rare earth curbs: Can India's EV ambitions withstand supply risks?

The IEA warns China's rare earth export curbs could disrupt $6.5 trillion worth of global manufacturing. How vulnerable is India's fast-growing EV industry?

India plans to ease export procedures for shipments worth up to ₹10,000

Exporters sending goods worth up to ₹10,000 may no longer need an RCMC to apply for authorisations or claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy

Growth must go hand in hand with environment: UPPCB's Ravindra Pratap Singh

UP can achieve rapid industrial growth without compromising the environment by adopting cleaner technologies, AI-led monitoring and sustainable energy, says UPPCB chief

Purvanchal is emerging as a major investment hub, says Deepak Kumar

UP is positioning Poorvanchal as a major investment hub through industrial clusters, stronger connectivity, GCC incentives and sector-focused policies, says Deepak Kumar

Trillions under its watch, EPFO begins upskilling officials on investments

Following RBI advice, high-powered panel to review investment-related matters

Finance ministry assigns FCNR (B) deposit mobilisation targets to PSBs

$20.72 bn already mobilised overall since swap window opened, says RBI

India-UK Ceta concession available for qualifying goods in transit

This week's SME Q&A explains India-UK CETA duty benefits, SRVA trade data, and the process for claiming customs duty refunds on overvalued imports

Income-tax return e-filing portal largely stable, govt tells Lok Sabha

Contractual penalties imposed on Infosys for delay in IEC project, outages

India joins WTO fisheries subsidies agreement, becomes 123rd member

India has formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, backing sustainable fishing while safeguarding policy space for traditional and small-scale fishers

Core sector growth at five-month high of 5% in June under new base

Growth in India's nine core sectors accelerated to a five-month high of 5 per cent in June under the revised 2022-23 base year, led by iron ore, electricity and coal

RBI attracts $20.7 billion through forex steps to bolster capital inflows

The scale of ‌inflows is in particular focus for ​the rupee, which is facing renewed pressure ‌from a sharp rise in oil prices amid renewed hostilities in the Middle ‌East