Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
India-US Trade Deal "90% Done": What the Pact and the Quad Mean for India
A senior official of the US State Department (the US foreign ministry) said at a press briefing on 24 September 2026 that the India-US trade agreement is...
India and Australia Work on a Bigger Trade Deal (CECA) and a Bilateral Investment Treaty
India and Australia are working on two new agreements: a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). The...
India Reserves Third-Party Rights in Russia's WTO Case Against the EU's Carbon Border Tax (CBAM)
On 25 September 2026, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) set up a panel (a group of trade judges) to examine Russia's...
India-US Trade Deal Nearly Final: Where the Bilateral Trade Agreement Stands
A senior official of the US State Department said the India-US trade deal is '90 per cent plus' complete. Only the final details are still being worked out....
WTO Sets Up a Panel on Russia's Challenge to the EU Carbon Border Tax (CBAM): Why India Joined as a Third Party
The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) set up a panel (a group of trade judges) on 25 September 2026 in Geneva. The panel...
RBI Cuts the Export Earnings Deadline Back to 9 Months: FEMA, Export Proceeds and the Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn a relaxation that gave exporters 15 months to bring their export earnings back into India. The deadline is now...
RBI Bulletin September 2026: Strong Growth, a High Credit-Deposit Ratio and Rising Private Investment
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the September 2026 issue of its monthly Bulletin. It has seven speeches, three research articles and current...
PLI Schemes: ₹36,754 Crore Paid to Companies Since 2020, Electronics Takes the Biggest Share
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) released data on the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes up to 30 June 2026. The...
India and Australia Work on a Bigger Trade Deal (CECA) and an Investment Treaty, with Critical Minerals at the Centre
India and Australia are negotiating two agreements at the same time: a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and a Bilateral Investment Treaty...
India's FDI Equity Inflows Rise 6% to $19.81 Billion in April-June 2026: Japan Becomes the Top Source
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows into India rose 6% to $19.81 billion in April-June 2026 (the first quarter of 2026-27). In the same quarter...
US-China Trade Truce Extended: Why India Faces Greater Risk From New US Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
The United States and China agreed to extend their trade truce, known as the Busan Agreement, until January 10, 2027. It was earlier due to end on November...
PLI Schemes Cross ₹36,754 Crore in Incentives: What the Numbers Show About India's Manufacturing Push
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said the government has paid ₹36,754 crore in incentives to companies under the...
India's Revamped Model Bilateral Investment Treaty
The Union Cabinet is set to take up a revamped Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), with the draft text finalised and sent for approval. The new...
New Model Bilateral Investment Treaty: India Plans to Shorten the Wait Before Global Arbitration
The Union Cabinet is expected to soon decide on a new model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). A model BIT is a standard template that India uses as its...
PLI Schemes for Pharma, Bulk Drugs and Medical Devices: What They Have Achieved So Far
The Department of Pharmaceuticals shared progress data on three Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes: one for bulk drugs, one for pharmaceuticals and...
CEA Flags Three Headwinds for India's Economy: US Ties, Energy Costs and the AI Gap
The Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) to the Government of India, V. Anantha Nageswaran, spoke at the 13th SBI Banking & Economics Conclave in Mumbai. He named...
Indian Agriculture's Three Phases: From Green Revolution to Diets, Incomes and Climate
A new research paper titled 'Beyond the Green Revolution: Unravelling new dynamics of India's agrifood system transformation' divides India's farming...
India's FDI Hits a Record $94.53 Billion in 2025-26: What FDI Is and How India Attracts It
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said India received its highest-ever yearly Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of $94.53 billion in 2025-26 (money that...
Make in India at 12: Why Manufacturing's Share of Growth, Jobs and Exports Has Barely Moved
The Make in India initiative, launched on 25 September 2014, completed 12 years. A recent analysis checked its record on 12 metrics, such as manufacturing's...
India Targets 400-500 Hydrogen-Powered Buses by 2030
The Mission Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission stated that India expects 400-500 hydrogen-powered buses to be running by 2030. An initial phase...