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Govt sets riders for funds to three stressed PSU general insurers

Calls for underwriting overhaul, performance-linked talent management

PSBs to remain open on Sunday ahead of three-day nationwide bank strike

RBI has approved opening of all bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests on September 27 to prevent a potential five-day disruption

Global agencies raise India's FY27 growth outlook, see RBI rate hikes

Economists said revisions to GDP growth projections by these institutions were expected as the print for the June quarter was better than expected

FM Nirmala Sitharaman for dialogue over litigation in business disputes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for greater trust and transparency, saying businesses should engage early with the government and regulators to resolve differences

Next consumption spurt hinges on wage growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The next phase of consumption will be driven by upward mobility into brackets where discretionary spending accelerates, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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

100% US tariff a threat but Indian exporters bet on new markets

The actual impact of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 will depend on the tariff rate, product coverage and timing of any duties, industry representatives and experts said

Moody's raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7%, flags inflation risks

Moody's cites stronger-than-expected economic activity and resilience to the West Asia conflict, but warns elevated energy prices could push inflation above its forecast

16th FC road map to bring down debt to 73% by FY31 'daunting': N K Singh

N K Singh says unfavourable geopolitics and exogenous circumstances could make debt adjustment harder, while urging states to prepare consolidation roadmaps

Govt considers mechanism to check pass-through of MDR to customers

Government may monitor merchants to ensure new UPI charges are not passed on to consumers from October 15

US sanctions Bill: India says energy security for 1.4 bn people a priority

The legislation gives President Donald Trump discretion to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy, including India, but does not trigger them automatically

EU steel quota opens 2.8 million tonnes export window for India

India secures 1.9 mt country-specific quota as EU steel safeguard regime imposes 50% tariff beyond duty-free limits

US bill empowers Trump to target India with 100% tariff over Russian energy

The legislation, passed by the House in a 262-159 vote after Senate approval, gives Donald Trump power to target major Russian energy buyers with tariffs of up to 100 per cent

Commerce ministry seeks five-year RoDTEP extension, higher FY27 outlay

Commerce Department has asked the expenditure department to raise the export incentive scheme's FY27 allocation to Rs 23,000 crore from the budgeted Rs 10,000 crore

India receives limited TRQ applications from UK for car supply under FTA

Seven UK-based carmakers sought concessional-duty quotas for 642 vehicles after India invited applications for 10,480 units under the bilateral trade agreement for 2026

Food inflation unlikely to persist through year-end: CEA Nageswaran

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said India's economic momentum remained intact despite global risks and expressed confidence in meeting the FY27 fiscal deficit target.

India's trade deficit eases to 5-month low in Aug on robust export growth

Goods exports rose 26 per cent year-on-year to $43.81 billion in August, outpacing the 14 per cent rise in imports to $70.67 billion

Western Australia Premier to visit India with jobs, skills on agenda

Roger Cook's September 17-25 mission to India and Vietnam will focus on jobs, skills, education, trade, investment and direct flight connectivity

India, China to continue talks to address trade concerns: Commerce secy

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said both sides would continue discussions on structural trade imbalances, supply chain issues and building mutual trust

Govt paves way for banks to levy charges on UPI payments above ₹2,000

MDR is the fee that merchants pay to banks and payment service providers for processing digital payment transactions