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Apeda figures low in fiscal support even as India looks to sign FTAs

Comparatively modest expenses on salaries and establishment could be a reason

India's sugar sector sees sweet days ahead despite some bitter notes

The sugar season for 2025-26 promises to be bountiful, with a projected surplus of almost 12 million tonnes to be produced this season, raising hopes for both exports and ethanol

India is top choice for MNCs to expand trade, investment: StanChart report

A Standard Chartered report shows over 40 per cent of global firms plan to increase trade and investment in India, citing its fast-growing economy, large market, and favourable business reforms

OECD lifts India's FY26 growth outlook to 6.7%; S&P retains at 6.5%

OECD expects global growth to soften in the second half of 2025 as front-loaded activity fades and higher tariffs in the US and China dampen investment and trade

PPP projects get fresh push with new models, contracts, and oversight

As interest in PPP had tapered off, the pace of investment by the private sector in major projects had also taken a hit but the pace has picked up in 2025

Marco Rubio cites progress in ongoing US, India trade talks this week

India's trade minister had been scheduled to visit Washington this week in an effort to accelerate talks after negotiations resumed last week

La Nina, October rain: What it means for kharif harvest, early rabi sowing

While the monsoons have helped the kharif crop, any extra rains through September and October could adversely impact the standing crop, while a harsh winter due to La Nina could affect perishables

EPFO adds 2.1 mn members in July 2025, youth account for 61% of growth

The year-on-year analysis reveals a growth of 5.55 per cent in net payroll additions compared to July 2024, signifying increased employment opportunities and heightened awareness of employee benefits

S&P Global retains India's GDP forecast at 6.5%, revises inflation downward

The report added that low inflation provides room for further monetary policy adjustments, with S&P expecting a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India in FY26

India's 8% growth goal at risk as private capex lags: YES Securities

YES Securities warns India's growth relies too heavily on government spending as private capital expenditure falters despite record corporate cash holdings of ₹10.35 trillion

India's flash PMI declines to 61.9 in September; mfg records higher growth

Flash PMI September 2025: Pricing pressures were more pronounced in the service sector in September, although they moderated compared with previous months, while manufacturing saw a pick-up

GST cuts to fuel 15-20% festive sales surge in electronics: Analysts

GST cuts have lowered electronics prices by 7-9 per cent, fuelling festive demand as consumers trade up to premium TVs and appliances and e-commerce giants push discounts

GST rate cut draws shoppers to electronics stores, sales stir slowly

However, sales are yet to see a significant pick-up

Datanomics: Is it time for the private sector to step up investments?

It is widely believed that investments these days are generally driven by the government as the private sector is yet to show its animal spirit

Trump tariff risks cast shadow on rural income outlook: Nabard survey

In July, the same survey showed that almost 75 per cent of rural households expected their incomes to rise in the next one year, which has now come down to 72.8 per cent in September

Core sector growth at 13-mth high of 6.3% in August on low base effect

In August 2024, ICI had declined to -1.3 per cent. For the first five months (April-August) of the current financial year, growth stood at 2.9 per cent against 4.72 per cent last year

Nabard, PFC plans to raise ₹10,000 crore from corporate bond market

PFC, NABARD and Solar Energy Corporation will raise funds via corporate bonds this week, tapping strong institutional demand ahead of RBI's October monetary policy review

FY26 borrowing plan to remain unchanged, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

CEA Nageswaran expresses optimism that GDP growth will tend towards upper end of 6.3-6.8%

PM's open letter: GST reforms will add up to ₹2.5 trn in savings for people

Oppn-ruled states demand compensation for loss of revenue

GST 2.0: BJP leaders celebrate, opposition alleges 'undue credit'

Congress accused that the 'limited' reform comes eight years too late; Vaishnaw pointed to the significantly higher tax rates under the UPA government