Economics
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India inflation, GDP data resets may have RBI holding rates in April
The RBI's next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in April 2026 will be held against the backdrop of newly revised CPI and GDP data series. The CPI...
Why does India need more energy suppliers? Union Minister Piyush Goyal explains
India's growing energy needs and the importance of diversifying energy suppliers were highlighted in the context of the India-US interim trade deal. India...
India must shift from growth at scale to productivity for Viksit Bharat 2047: KPMG report
A major professional services firm released a report titled 'Top 10 Priorities for India's Next Growth Phase,' outlining a coordinated execution agenda for...
Saudi Arabia India’s top oil supplier in Feb as Russian flows recede after US trade deal
Saudi Arabia has emerged as India's top crude oil supplier in February 2026, supplying approximately 1.13 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first 10 days...
Global trade tensions raise strategic value of African minerals, report says
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) released a report highlighting Africa's mineral wealth of approximately $29.5 trillion in mine-site value, of which...
Trade deals a game changer for India's progress, says Piyush Goyal on India's 9 FTAs
India has secured preferential access to nearly 70% of global trade markets through nine Free Trade Agreements with 38 developed nations. These pacts aim to...
Cabinet clears Rs 1 lakh crore for India's big urban reset; aims to unlock Rs 4 lakh crore investment
The Union Cabinet approved the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a total central assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore (Rs 1 trillion), aimed at transforming urban...
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan: AI can create many more jobs than it takes away
Ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the MeitY Secretary outlined India's AI strategy, stating that AI can create more jobs than it displaces. India is...
Centre’s nod for country’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam historic milestone: CM
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the construction of India's first twin-tube underwater road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the...
US, European Union deals open door to nearly $55-60 trillion market, says Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister announced that India's recent trade deals with the US and EU open doors to a combined market worth nearly $55-60 trillion....
India-US ITA to cover energy needs, ensure competitive crude prices: Goyal
The interim trade agreement between India and the US will include India's energy requirements, covering crude oil, LNG, and LPG imports. India and the US...
Vikram Misri meets Sergio Gor as India says joint statement is bedrock of US trade deal
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi to advance implementation of the India-US Interim Trade Deal...
New inflation series is a welcome update, will improve policy response
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with a revised base year of 2024=100, replacing the...
Refurbished medical devices: Why India is set to see a slugfest between global and domestic manufacturers
India's medical device sector is witnessing a regulatory conflict over the import of refurbished (pre-owned) high-end medical equipment such as MRI...
Farmers’ pulse: On India and its demand for pulses
India, the world's largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses, continues to face a structural gap between domestic production and demand...
Aiming for 50 more airports in 5 years, will provide huge real estate opportunities: Aviation Minister Naidu
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu announced that India aims to develop 50 new airports in the next five years Currently, India has 165 operational...
SEBI to take measures to cut regulation cost: Pandey
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the capital markets regulator is pursuing multiple measures to reduce regulatory costs and compliance...
Passenger vehicles up 12.6% with sale of 4.5 lakh vehicles: SIAM
Passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches in January 2026 grew 12.6% year-on-year to 4,49,616 units, the highest-ever January sales for the segment. Two-wheeler...
Mint Explainer: New basket, same inflation story? The math behind India’s CPI reset
MoSPI released India's first retail inflation data under the new CPI series (Base Year: 2024=100) on February 12, 2026; the January 2026 inflation reading...
India's taxpayer base doubled to 12 cr in 11 yrs, middle class expands: FM
India's income tax return filers doubled from 5.26 crore in 2013-14 to 12.13 crore in 2024-25, registering a CAGR of 7.9% over 11 years. The Finance...