Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
CAD widens to USD 13.2 bn in Q3 on higher trade deficit: RBI
India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) widened to USD 13.2 billion (1.3% of GDP) in Q3 FY2025-26 (October–December 2025), as per data released by the Reserve ...
India’s current account deficit widens to $13.2 billion in Q3 FY26
India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) for Q3 FY2025-26 (October–December 2025) widened to USD 13.2 billion, equivalent to 1.3% of GDP, according to data rele...
Rupee crashes 41 paise to settle at 91.49 against US dollar
The Indian rupee depreciated sharply by 41 paise to settle at 91.49 against the US dollar, one of its steepest single-day drops in recent months. The immedia...
India manufacturing growth hits four-month high in February, PMI shows
The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 56.9 in February 2026, up from 55.4 in January — marking a four-month high Factory outp...
EPFO retains 8.25 pc interest rate on employees’ provident fund deposits for 2025-26
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)'s Central Board of Trustees (CBT) held its 239th meeting on March 1, 2026, chaired by Union Labour Minister...
Government reviews trade risks from West Asia tensions, vows steps to keep cargo flowing
The Indian government convened a high-level review of trade risks arising from the Iran-Israel war and the broader West Asia conflict following US-Israel str...
Forex reserves rise on gold, dollar valuation gains despite balance of payments pressure: RBI
India's foreign exchange reserves rose in recent weeks, driven by revaluation gains from rising gold prices and a declining dollar index — even as India was ...
India, Canada launch negotiations for free trade pact
India and Canada formally launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on March 2, 2026, in New Delhi. The Terms of Refere...
India, Canada relaunch free trade talks after 2023 diplomatic chill
India and Canada formally relaunched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on March 2, 2026, with Commerce and Industry Mini...
Canadian firm Cameco signs $1.9 billion uranium deal with India
Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corporation signed a commercial agreement worth $1.9 billion to supply approximately 22 million pounds (~9.9 million kg) of ...
Industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 4.8 pc in January
India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a year-on-year growth of 4.8% in January 2026, as released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme ...
Finance Minister meets AIIB President, urges her to scale up investment
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Zou Jiayi, the newly appointed President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in New Delhi to de...
Japan, South Korea raise concerns about India’s steel import restrictions
Japan and South Korea formally raised concerns about India's regulatory measures affecting their steel companies during an interactive session hosted by Indi...
India’s manufacturing sector activity growth jumps to 4-month high in Feb: PMI
India's HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 56.9 in February 2026 from 55.4 in January 2026 — the highest re...
West Asia crisis: Exporters seek support measures; govt ensures all facilitation
Indian exporters affected by the West Asia crisis — particularly those dealing in basmati rice, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods — approached...
Oil, rice, textiles & more: The cost Indians may have to pay for Iran-Israel war
The US-Israel military strikes on Iran (late February 2026) and the resulting Hormuz disruption have threatened to raise costs for Indian consumers across mu...
Israel-Iran war's 'Strait' fight can damage one of India's well-built firewalls
Escalating military conflict between US-Israel and Iran has raised alarm about potential disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil ch...
Advancing Self-Reliance and Export Resilience: India’s Growing Global Footprint
Official data released by the government highlights India's expanding global trade footprint, driven by the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) initiativ...
Withdrawal of ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes – Status
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that 98.44% of the Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes withdrawn from circulation have been returned as of February 28, ...
Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Third Quarter (October-December) of 2025-26
India's current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion (1.3% of GDP) in Q3 FY2025-26 (October–December 2025), up from $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) in ...