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NSO signals pvt capex lull in FY26; manufacturing investments may zoom 40%

'Information and communication' are reporting a capex dip to ₹1.09 trillion in FY26 from ₹1.5 trillion in FY25

Optimistic about impact of Trump tariffs, RBI tells parliamentary panel

At the panel's meeting, Governor Malhotra and Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao were present

New Maharashtra EV policy aims to strengthen charging infrastructure

With outlay of ₹1,995 cr, state is targeting 30% EV registrations by 2030

RBI launches 3 surveys for inflation, consumer confidence, policy input

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday launched three key surveys, including inflation expectations, to gather useful inputs for monetary policy decisions.

Commerce ministry plans to extend RoDTEP scheme beyond September 30

The RoDTEP scheme came into effect in 2021 and refunds the embedded non-creditable central, state, and local levies paid on inputs to exporters to boost India's exports

Pvt sector capex likely to dip 25% to Rs 4.88 lakh cr in FY26: Govt survey

The aggregated (unweighted) capex data from this panel of enterprises serves as a reliable basis for analysing capital expenditure trends over the five-year period, the ministry said

India-US BTA: Officials discuss opportunities for 'early mutual wins'

Chief negotiator and commerce secretary designate Rajesh Agrawal, who headed a team of commerce department officials, held talks with his counterpart in Washington during April 23-25

Rajasthan govt taps rich mineral reserves to drive economic growth

Rajasthan's intensified focus on mining comes on the back of strong performance by the state's department of mines and geology

Despite global risks, Indian economy poised for steady growth: FinMin

Pvt capital formation holds the key to the sustainability of this favourable constellation, the FinMin report said

India says bilateral trade talks with US seeing 'positive progress'

India and US officials report positive progress in their trade talks, focusing on a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement; roadmap is in place to conclude the deal in the near future

The price of building India: Why cement remains in the 28% GST slab

Cement contributes significantly to the government exchequer not just due to its high tax rate, but also because credit availment is blocked and restricted under the statute

Commerce secy visits Croatia, Netherlands to boost trade, investment ties

The April 22-26 visit came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation Europe tour to Croatia, Netherlands and Norway in May

Indian refiners purchase more US crude ahead of proposed trade talks in May

India's trade deficit widened more than expected in March, as oil imports jumped more than 60 per cent from a month earlier

Make UPI robust to prevent disruptions, FM Nirmala Sitharaman tells NPCI

UPI, India's real-time payments system, faced a fourth glitch in more than two weeks on April 12

Uncertain dollar creates opportunity for euro, can the rally last?

The most comprehensive indication that funds are flowing to Europe: Since the beginning of April, the euro has gained 5.4 per cent against the dollar

One of first trade deals may be with India, says US treasury secy Bessent

Speaking to reporters after two early morning television interviews, Besssent said the first such trade agreement might come this week or next

FinMin prods banks to speed up rollout of Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar scheme

PMSGMBY is a solar energy scheme for both rural and urban households

India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman

The latest Economic Survey had estimated India's GDP growth in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26

No relief from QCO for inputs imported under advance authorisation scheme

Rajagopalan answers SME queries related to GST, export and import matters

Piyush Goyal meets UK counterpart Reynolds to resolve pending FTA issues

Government officials said that the trade deal talks between India and the UK are inching towards conclusion