Page 25 - Economy & Policy News

India to grow 6.6% in FY27; needs package on BoP front: SBI report

The rupee has breached the 95-mark against the US dollar that has strengthened due to rising global uncertainties, triggered by the West Asia conflict

Govt has no plan to raise gold, silver import duties amid market volatility

India is ​the ‌world's second-largest consumer of gold ‌and the largest ‌consumer of silver

PM Modi's savings appeal signals fiscal stress at tipping point: Nomura

Nomura says PM Modi's appeal to conserve fuel, avoid gold purchases and cut overseas spending signals rising pressure on India's fiscal and current account deficits amid West Asia war

India's growth to slow to 6.7% on waning momentum, oil price shock: BMI

BMI estimates that India's economy grew 8 per cent y-o-y in the January-March quarter of 2026, faster than its original 7.8 per cent projection

Weekly policy watch: WPI data, India-Oman trade talks in focus this week

India's policy focus this week will be on retail and wholesale inflation data, along with India-Oman trade talks

Why food irradiation in India faces viability test despite export promise

Despite high post-harvest losses and strong export demand, food irradiation remains limited in India due to high costs, low farmer incentives and weak infrastructure

West Asia conflict highlights need for India to build natural gas reserves

Rising import dependence and supply disruptions amid West Asia tensions underscore the urgency for India to build strategic natural gas reserves and strengthen LNG storage capacity

Looming expiry of US sanctions waiver sets off scramble for Russia oil

Fears over the expiry of a US sanctions waiver pushed India's Russian oil imports to record highs as refiners raced to secure supplies

Losses pile up, oil marketing companies may hike retail prices of fuel

State-run oil firms face mounting under-recoveries as crude prices remain above $100 per barrel amid the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions

West Bengal's stalled infrastructure projects to get double-engine boost

Integration of Bengal into global supply chain one of BJP's election pitches

Indian consumers balancing aspirations with financial prudence: Report

The trend highlights the structural resilience of the consumer base, which continues to adapt to changing market conditions without compromising on long-term lifestyle aspirations

RBI and ECB renew cooperation framework with updated MoU in Basel

The updated MoU between the RBI and ECB will facilitate regular information exchange, policy dialogue and technical cooperation in areas of mutual interest

India got EU market opened for seafood through active talks: Goyal

India expanded seafood exports to the EU after steep US tariffs hurt shipments, helping fishermen and exporters offset losses from the American market

Central labour rules notified: What the new framework means for industry

Final Central Rules under the four labour codes shift India's labour reforms from policy to implementation, putting immediate compliance focus on employers

₹1 trn in 10 weeks: Cost of insulating India from global energy shock

Since the war broke out in the West Asia 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost

Weekly economy wrap: PMIs rebound, Cabinet push sharpens growth focus

Strong services activity, a manufacturing recovery and Cabinet approvals across rail, cotton, semiconductors and shipping shaped a week of growth signals and policy moves

Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businesses

The main Indian sectors that have received duty-free market access in these FTA partner countries include agriculture, textiles and apparel, gems and jewellery, leather and leather goods

EU-India partnership now at totally new strategic level: European envoy

The free trade agreement between the two sides has been billed as the "mother of all" trade deals

PMJJBY, PMSBY settle claims worth ₹25,160 cr since their launch in 2015: FM

These flagship schemes, which completed 11 years, aim to broaden the insurance and pension landscape by shielding citizens against life's uncertainties and fostering long-term financial resilience

US court ruling on Trump tariffs adds uncertainty to India-US trade talks

A US trade court struck down Donald Trump's 10 per cent global tariffs, adding fresh uncertainty to India-US trade negotiations and tariff policy