Indian Economy

US-Canada trade flux may give India an edge in Ottawa negotiations

After the talks collapsed on Saturday, the US has imposed 50% tariff on $20 billion Canadian goods and Ottawa has vowed it would impose "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs from September 8

CabSec seeks programmes in colleges to build an advanced Indian economy

Sources said the directions include preparing a model to improve employability and upskilling opportunities for ITI students, besides rejigging method for awarding them degrees

RBI Central Board reviews global, domestic risks to economic outlook

The RBI's Central Board also reviewed various areas of the central bank's operations, including the functioning of its committees and the Ombudsman Scheme

Benefits or Security? What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen? | Macro Matters Ep 7

In this episode of Macro Matters, Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj speaks with veteran journalist A. K. Bhattacharya on a fundamental question: What does the Indian State owe you, the citizen?

'Industry must utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, and diversify mkts'

The government on Thursday mooted that the industry must utilise free trade agreements (FTAs), focus on value addition, build resilient supply chains, and actively diversify export markets to boost manufacturing and strengthen the country's position in global trade. All the trade agreements which India has signed "is a door, but doors, however magnificently crafted, do not open themselves. It is the industry that must walk through them," said Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce Yashvir Singh. He said the industry should use FTAs to expand market access, attract investment and technology, diversify supply chains, and build manufacturing ecosystems that can withstand global shocks. The ambition is not merely to participate in global manufacturing but to make India a reliable, competitive, and trusted partner in global value chains, he said said at a manufacturing conclave. "I place before this audience five imperatives, not suggestions, but strategic obligations. First

India builds long-life infra, but corrosion remains a costly weak link

A Nomura report estimates India's corrosion bill at ₹14.1 trillion a year, raising questions over whether infrastructure standards and maintenance practices are keeping pace with rapid asset creation

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India must prepare workers for changing global needs

Median Indian firm grew in size after Covid-19 pandemic, EAC-PM paper finds

The paper found corporate profits rebounded sharply after the Covid-19 pandemic, but investment growth remained slower

India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June: Govt data

Compared with July 2025, the overall UR and rural UR remained broadly stable in July 2026, whereas the urban UR decreased by 0.5 percentage point from 7.2 per cent in July 2025

Equirus' $20trn economy roadmap: List railways, cut TDS, end STT & more

Equirus Securities in its report 'India's Road to a $20 Trillion Economy' has proposed a 20-point reform agenda across five areas.

From agriculture to services: How India's economy transformed over 80 years

India's economy has undergone a major transformation over eight decades, moving from an agriculture-led model towards a more diverse, services-driven economy

India finds favour in Europe; America remains sceptical: Pew survey

Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries shows India's global image tilting slightly positive, with sentiment improving across several European countries

How Indian economy has transformed since the landmark 1991 reforms

By 2025-26 the primary sector's share had roughly halved to about 18%, the tertiary sector had surged to some 56% and industry sat almost exactly where it began, at around 25%

India's forex reserves climb past $700 billion on robust inflows

India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a four-month high of $707 billion as of August ​7, bolstered by robust inflows under policy ​measures to strengthen India's balance of payments

RBI turns upbeat as worst of West Asia war shock recedes, demand holds up

Five months after the Iran war stoked fears of an oil-driven inflation surge and economic slowdown, resilient demand and easing price pressures are giving RBI officials more confidence

India's inflation rises to 4.45%, but unlikely to shift RBI rate outlook

India's retail inflation rose for a second straight month above the RBI's 4% target in July, but remained within the central bank's 2-6% tolerance band.

Disinvesting vs Privatising: Why India keeps selling PSU stakes instead of privatising them

The government’s ₹31,552 crore LIC stake sale highlights India’s evolving approach to disinvestment. Here’s why the government prefers minority stake sales over full privatisation

Data centres, nuclear power drive ₹26.75 trillion investment plans: Report

India recorded investment announcements worth Rs 26.75 trillion between April 1 and August 5, led overwhelmingly by data centres, AI and proposed nuclear power projects

Operation Safed Sagar contributed over $24 mn to Indian economy: Netflix

Netflix said Operation Safed Sagar, its biggest India production to date, generated over $24 million for the Indian economy through local hiring, businesses and VFX partnerships

The story now is not 'lower for longer', but the calm before higher rates

Strong growth, above-target inflation projections and near-zero real interest rates suggest the RBI's dovish stance may not last, raising the prospect of higher rates ahead