Economy
Piyush Goyal says India-EU FTA will be the 'mother of all deals'
Piyush Goyal calls proposed India-EU free trade agreement the "mother of all deals", saying talks are near conclusion with no compromise on India's core interests
 "Piyush Goyal says India-EU FTA will be the 'mother of all deals'")
Base year revision to facilitate calibrated policies: RBI Governor Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says base year revision of GDP, CPI and IIP will enable more calibrated policymaking, improve inflation targeting and better reflect India's evolving economy
 "Base year revision to facilitate calibrated policies: RBI Governor Malhotra")
India-EU trade deal will be 'mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal
Calling it the "mother of all deals", Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-EU free trade agreement would be a balanced and mutually beneficial trade pact
 "India-EU trade deal will be 'mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal")
CBIC extends export incentives to postal shipments from January 15
Extending export incentives to postal shipments will make global e-commerce more accessible for small businesses in Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns
 "CBIC extends export incentives to postal shipments from January 15")
Foreign exchange reserves increase $392 million to $687.19 billion
In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped by $9.809 billion to $686.80 billion
 "Foreign exchange reserves increase $392 million to $687.19 billion")
India remains global growth engine, will upgrade forecast soon: IMF
The IMF said India continues to anchor global growth, adding that recent economic data has outperformed expectations and could prompt a higher growth projection in its January review
 "India remains global growth engine, will upgrade forecast soon: IMF")
Trade powerhouse Gujarat's record slips over petroleum product exports
Relying on the volatile sector has caused the state's share of national exports to slide
 "Trade powerhouse Gujarat's record slips over petroleum product exports")
India, EU likely to conclude much awaited FTA talks on January 27
'Sensitive' agri issues may be off the table
 "India, EU likely to conclude much awaited FTA talks on January 27")
Unemployment rate inches up in Dec to 4.8%, still the second-lowest in FY26
The unemployment rate had fallen to an eight-month low of 4.7 per cent in November
 "Unemployment rate inches up in Dec to 4.8%, still the second-lowest in FY26")
Houses with Metro access show better financial discipline: EAC-PM paper
Housing lenders could treat metro connectivity as a mitigating risk factor, argues PM-EAC
 "Houses with Metro access show better financial discipline: EAC-PM paper")
India's exports rise 1.8% to $38.51 bn in Dec; trade deficit widens
Total exports for the month hit $38.51 billion despite geopolitical challenges, says government
 "India's exports rise 1.8% to $38.51 bn in Dec; trade deficit widens")
Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8% in December: Govt data
The overall UR is estimated at 4.8 per cent in December 2025 against 4.7 per cent observed in November 2025
 "Unemployment rate rises marginally to 4.8% in December: Govt data")
India-EU trade deal likely on Jan 27, EU leaders to attend summit in Delhi
President of the European Council Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will be on a state visit to India from January 25 to 27
 "India-EU trade deal likely on Jan 27, EU leaders to attend summit in Delhi")
India's Russian oil imports likely to dip again, stranding cargoes at sea
The country imported about 1.3 million barrels a day of Russian crude in December, according to data from ship-tracking firms Vortexa Ltd. and Kpler
 "India's Russian oil imports likely to dip again, stranding cargoes at sea")
Exports to China rose in 2025, but trade deficit hit record high at $116 bn
Indian exports to China which over the years struggled to make headway climbed to $19.75 billion between January and December last year
 "Exports to China rose in 2025, but trade deficit hit record high at $116 bn")
Smartphone exports may have topped $30 billion in 2025 on PLI push
Phones make up 38% of India's outbound shipments since 2021 on PLI push
 "Smartphone exports may have topped $30 billion in 2025 on PLI push")
Datanomics: US imposes 25% tariff, worsening Iran's economic stress
As the US slaps fresh tariffs on Iran's trading partners, India faces little fallout - but the move underscores Tehran's deepening economic stress under decades of sanctions
 "Datanomics: US imposes 25% tariff, worsening Iran's economic stress")
Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index
Maharashtra has emerged as the most prepared large state in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, overtaking Tamil Nadu as several other states gain ground
India, US restart virtual trade talks; Sergio Gor presents credentials
India and the US have resumed virtual talks on a bilateral trade deal after the holiday break, with both sides signalling commitment but no timeline yet for in-person negotiations
 "India, US restart virtual trade talks; Sergio Gor presents credentials")
Wholesale inflation climbs to eight-month high of 0.83% in December
India's wholesale price inflation rose to an eight-month high of 0.83 per cent in December, ending a two-month deflationary spell as food prices stabilised and core inflation firmed up
 "Wholesale inflation climbs to eight-month high of 0.83% in December")