Economy
US claims India will remove digital services tax: Here's what it means
India has already abolished existing equalisation levies by April 2025, which were highlighted as a concern by the United States Trade Representative
 "US claims India will remove digital services tax: Here's what it means")
India likely to pursue critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe
The focus would be on lithium and rare earths, and India would also seek access to mineral-processing technologies
 "India likely to pursue critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe")
Bangladesh textile exports to US go 'tariff-free': What it means for India
Bangladesh's key export-earning ready-made garments made from cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the US will enjoy zero reciprocal duty under a new trade deal
 "Bangladesh textile exports to US go 'tariff-free': What it means for India")
Fall in outward remittances gives temporary relief to India's CAD
Investments in foreign equity/debt only major category with gains
 "Fall in outward remittances gives temporary relief to India's CAD")
Pulses may emerge as new flashpoint for India under US trade deal
Few days back two Senators wrote to President Trump for 'favourable' position for pulses in trade deal with India; sources said lentil (masur) could be part of the agreement
 "Pulses may emerge as new flashpoint for India under US trade deal")
'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House
The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US food and agricultural products
 "'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House")
National cyber norms for academia: Securing India's campus innovation
India's schools and universities face cyberattacks at more than twice the global average, raising concerns over data security, intellectual property and resilience of the country's knowledge economy
 "National cyber norms for academia: Securing India's campus innovation")
Datanomics: India's agricultural trade with US remains marginal
Two-thirds of India's imports of tree nuts (such as almonds and pistachios) came from the US alone
 "Datanomics: India's agricultural trade with US remains marginal")
India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles
Package includes food security support, infrastructure, health, defence and maritime cooperation as India and Seychelles sign agreements to deepen ties in the Indian Ocean region
 "India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles")
Filing returns for FY26: Taxpayers may continue to use existing ITR forms
New rules likely to be notified by March 1st week
 "Filing returns for FY26: Taxpayers may continue to use existing ITR forms")
The long road to $500 billion: India's US trade pledge won't be easy
India has agreed to buy $500 bn worth of US energy products and other goods as part of a trade deal. This won't be easy, for India has been diversifying its sources
 "The long road to $500 billion: India's US trade pledge won't be easy")
IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil in second deal since imports resumed
India imported Venezuelan crude until 2019-20 before US sanctions on the South American country's state oil company PDVSA stopped that
 "IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil in second deal since imports resumed")
India's edible oil output seen covering just 40% demand in 2025-26: IVPA
In a statement on Monday, Desai, who is also the CEO of Emami Agrotech Ltd, said the geopolitical restructuring has altered global trade corridors
 "India's edible oil output seen covering just 40% demand in 2025-26: IVPA")
Budget 2026: Readying for long-term export gains via resilient logistics
For those operating at the heart of supply chains, the renewed commitment to infrastructure-led growth stands out as one of the most significant aspects of the Budget
 "Budget 2026: Readying for long-term export gains via resilient logistics")
India's Russian oil imports likely to halve after White House trade order
White House said in order that 'India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil,' and that import tariffs on all Indian goods may be raised if it resumes purchases
 "India's Russian oil imports likely to halve after White House trade order")
Moody's sees India's GDP growing 6.4% in FY27, fastest among G20 nations
The operating environment for banks will remain strong in 2026, supported by robust macroeconomic conditions and structural reforms, it said
 "Moody's sees India's GDP growing 6.4% in FY27, fastest among G20 nations")
India-US deal: Cost, crude quality may delay gains from US energy upside
Despite a thaw in trade talks, higher costs, logistics challenges and refinery constraints may limit any near-term boost in India's crude oil, gas and LPG imports from the US
 "India-US deal: Cost, crude quality may delay gains from US energy upside")
India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings
Pax Silica and import commitments highlight opportunities and risks
 "India-US trade deal: India's economic moves come with strategic strings")
Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros
E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are set to add nearly a million gig workers in 2026, driven by last-mile delivery demand and rapid expansion of dark stores in non-metro cities
 "Gig hiring likely to surge in 2026 as qcom, ecom expand beyond metros")
US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data
Share across debt, equity rose from 39.7% a year ago to 41% in Jan 2026
 "US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data")