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India, US end latest trade talks with no clarity on proposed interim deal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer reviewed key trade issues, but negotiations offered few signals on when an interim agreement may be concluded

Amid fiscal worries, govt puts PSU share sales on fast track to raise funds

As part of the stake-sale drive, an OFS in LIC is also likely to be launched "very soon"

Energy stress, weak monsoon to slow India's growth to 6.6% in FY27: S&P

The rating agency expects higher inflation, a possible RBI rate hike and slower economic growth amid energy market disruptions and below-normal monsoon conditions

Long road to 50 as govt moves fiscal anchor from deficit to debt-GDP ratio

A lower GDP base, subsidy pressures, geopolitical shocks and future spending commitments could make the Centre's goal of reducing debt to 50 per cent of GDP by FY31 significantly more challenging

July 24 deadline not my worry, says Piyush Goyal ahead of Greer visit

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India does not negotiate trade agreements under deadlines as USTR Jamieson Greer arrives for talks on the interim trade deal

India-UK social security pact to yield £500 million annual savings

The Double Contribution Convention will exempt eligible Indian professionals and employers from UK social security payments for five years, reducing costs significantly

CFOs accountable for balance sheet transparency: NFRA Chair Nitin Gupta

NFRA chief Nitin Gupta says CFOs must ensure transparent financial reporting, citing corporate frauds from Haridas Mundhra to Rajesh Exports

India-UK landmark free trade pact to come into force from July 15

Alongside the trade pact, the Double Contribution Convention will also take effect, easing social security obligations for temporary cross-border workers

India's trade surplus shifts towards Asia and Africa in early FY27

India's trade balance turned favourable with several Asian and African economies in April-May, even as surpluses with traditional partners such as the US narrowed

Imports surge in May keeps trade gap elevated despite record-high exports

India's merchandise exports rose 18 per cent year-on-year in May to a record-high of $45.20 billion, driven by strong petroleum and engineering goods exports, and recovery in shipments to West Asia

USTR Greer to visit India next week for bilateral trade agreement talks

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to advance talks on the proposed India-US trade agreement

World Bank lifts India FY27 growth view to 6.6%, sees strong recovery

The multilateral lender cited resilient domestic demand and stronger export prospects, while warning that higher energy prices could strain government finances

Govt rebuts US claims of excess capacity in steel and textile sectors

Low domestic consumption levels belie overcapacity allegations, says commerce ministry

Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to double to ₹3.4 trillion in FY27

Rising global fertiliser prices and support extended to oil retailers are squeezing fiscal space, though the government says its capital expenditure plans remain unchanged

India to operationalise US trade deal only if tariff edge is secured

New Delhi wants a clear tariff advantage over competing economies and assurances against future Section 301 actions before implementing a trade agreement with Washington

Chile's demands on some 'sensitive' items hold up Cepa negotiations

India and Chile are targeting an October conclusion of Cepa talks, but differences over market access for products such as wine, salmon, fruits and gold remain unresolved

Centre may have overshot debt-to-GDP ratio in FY26, shows Mospi data

Lower-than-expected nominal GDP growth may have pushed the Centre's debt ratio to 57.85 per cent in FY26, making its fiscal consolidation path steeper ahead

India likely to pursue FDI commitment under proposed CEPA with Canada

New Delhi may pursue an investment commitment under the proposed CEPA with Canada, mirroring recent trade agreements that included long-term foreign direct investment targets

India-US discuss trade, non-tariff measures; reaffirm commitment to BTA

Negotiators held four days of discussions on goods, customs, trade facilitation and economic security, while fresh US tariff proposals emerged during the talks

India should audit existing FTAs to assess effectiveness: Report

After the trade deal, India's exports to the UAE have risen by $13 billion over the past four years, while imports have increased by $24 billion