Page 28 - Economy & Policy News
Net ECB inflows moderate to $8 bn in Apr-Sep as registrations decline
Net ECB inflows eased to $8 bn in April-September 2025 as borrowings fell yoy, but inflows still exceeded outflows, prompting RBI to adjust norms amid a strong external sector
 "Net ECB inflows moderate to $8 bn in Apr-Sep as registrations decline")
Charitable institution forms to be overhauled ahead of new I-T Act rollout
Das said he shared stakeholders' concerns regarding the complexity of the existing audit report forms filed by trusts
 "Charitable institution forms to be overhauled ahead of new I-T Act rollout")
ADB clears $400 mn loan to improve road connectivity in Maharashtra
The RBL modality allows the implementing agencies to pool resources and align efforts toward shared results, ensuring coordinated development assistance and common targets
 "ADB clears $400 mn loan to improve road connectivity in Maharashtra")
Indian economy to surpass $4 trillion in FY26, says CEA Nageswaran
India currently is the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion
 "Indian economy to surpass $4 trillion in FY26, says CEA Nageswaran")
India's Russian oil imports set to fall to three-year low in December
This month, India is expected to receive 1.87 million bpd of Russian crude, provisional data from Kpler showed
 "India's Russian oil imports set to fall to three-year low in December")
Pvt capex sluggish as cheap Chinese imports dent demands: Economist Chinoy
Chinese exports into the US were a free flowing river, but the 32 per cent tariff slapped by the Donald Trump administration is acting like a wall, leading to the same goods being spilled out
 "Pvt capex sluggish as cheap Chinese imports dent demands: Economist Chinoy")
Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD
The report pointed to a range of factors driving the fall in the birth rate - from shifts in social norms to a reduction in women's career earnings from having a baby
 "Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD")
IMF likely to alter classification of India's exchange rate regime
The currency plunged to a record low on Friday after the central bank unexpectedly stepped back from defending it as firmly as before
 "IMF likely to alter classification of India's exchange rate regime")
Canada eyes decade-long $2.8 bn uranium pact with India as ties improve
Canada's proposed agreement to supply uranium to India is expected to run for a decade, valued at $2.8 billion. The arrangement is likely to form part of a wider framework for nuclear cooperation
 "Canada eyes decade-long $2.8 bn uranium pact with India as ties improve")
India's economy grew at 7.3% in Q2 on rural and govt spending boost: Poll
India remains one of the world's fastest-growing major economies in the face of US President Donald Trump raising tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent in August
 "India's economy grew at 7.3% in Q2 on rural and govt spending boost: Poll")
What India can do to address its low-inflation problem and aid growth
Traders attributed at least part of the slide to the RBI's reluctance to intervene, breaking with the practice of recent months as the currency weakened largely due to an elusive trade deal with US
 "What India can do to address its low-inflation problem and aid growth")
Ottawa working fast to advance trade deal with India: Canada FM Anita Anand
Relations between Canada and India have been strained since Canadian police accused New Delhi of playing a role in the June 2023 assassination of a Canadian Sikh activist near Vancouver
 "Ottawa working fast to advance trade deal with India: Canada FM Anita Anand")
RBI net sells $21.7 billion in H1FY26, against $85.11 billion in H1FY25
During the current financial year, the RBI was a net buyer of the greenback only in May, while it remained a net seller in the other five months
 "RBI net sells $21.7 billion in H1FY26, against $85.11 billion in H1FY25")
Exports and domestic demand to drive steady growth for pharma SMEs in FY26
Rising US and EU demand is set to drive SME-led growth, though tougher compliance rules may test smaller firms
 "Exports and domestic demand to drive steady growth for pharma SMEs in FY26")
Datanomics: India's nominal GDP growth rate likely to remain subdued
Lower deflators are expected to lift real growth again, offsetting weak corporate numbers and muted nominal expansion
 "Datanomics: India's nominal GDP growth rate likely to remain subdued")
India's marine product exports rise 16% as new markets offset US dip
Shrimp-heavy shipments to China, Vietnam, and Europe help country log $4.87 bn in Apr-Oct
 "India's marine product exports rise 16% as new markets offset US dip")
Economy picked up steam in Oct on GST rejig, festival spends: RBI bulletin
Measures undertaken this yr pave way for virtuous cycle
 "Economy picked up steam in Oct on GST rejig, festival spends: RBI bulletin")
GST fast-track registration scheme triggers spike in automatic approvals
142,000 applications cleared in 15 days
 "GST fast-track registration scheme triggers spike in automatic approvals")
Lower GST rates to spur consumption and drive growth: S&P Global
"If India can secure a trade agreement with the US, it will reduce uncertainty and enhance confidence, which would boost labour-intensive sectors," the report added
 "Lower GST rates to spur consumption and drive growth: S&P Global")
Outward remittances under LRS grew marginally in September: RBI data
Outbound remittances rose slightly to $2.78 bn, even as H1 outflows stayed lower due to weaker education and family transfers
 "Outward remittances under LRS grew marginally in September: RBI data")