Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
EU FTA puts India on a level playing field against competitors in labour-intensive sectors: chief negotiator
India's chief FTA negotiator Darpan Jain (Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industry) stated that the India-EU FTA levels the playing field fo...
India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.
The Indian government announced that India's GDP has reached $4.18 trillion in nominal terms, claiming India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth...
RBI expected to hold repo at 5.25% as uncertainty eases, will watch food and fuel pass-through: BofA Securities
BofA Securities (Bank of America Securities) has stated in a note on the June Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) minutes that the RBI is likely to maintain a "w...
India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this week
India and the United States are engaged in ministerial-level talks to conclude the first phase of their Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with the US Trade Re...
India remains ADB's largest private sector market; lender eyes USD 1 bn direct support in 2026
India continues to be the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) largest private sector market, and the multilateral lender has set a target of deploying approximate...
Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: Report
India's southwest monsoon 2026 has begun with a significant rainfall deficit — IMD has cut its June–September projection to 90% of the Long Period Average (L...
India-EU trade pact to be signed by Dec; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: Goyal
India is set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union by December 2026, with implementation expected by February–March 2027. The deal, ...
Exports rise 15 per cent in Apr-Jun 14 despite global uncertainties, says Piyush Goyal
India's merchandise exports registered approximately 15% growth in April–June 2026 compared to the same period a year earlier, defying global trade headwinds...
Modi commissions 3 indigenous frontline naval ships, says ‘strong maritime capability deciding factor for country's eco, strategic influence’
The Indian Navy inducted three indigenously built warships — INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray — in a rare triple commissioning ceremony in Kolkata...
India to hold vice-presidency of FATF for the first time
India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time in its history, a position that takes effect from July 2026 ...
Three India-flagged ships cross Strait of Hormuz, safe passage secured, says Sonowal
Three India-flagged ships successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's announcement of tighter controls and escalating closure fears The Ministry of...
The world must electrify rapidly to meet climate goals. The challenge is bigger than you think
Analyses from global energy bodies show that the world must accelerate electrification of end-uses (transport, heating, industry) at an unprecedented pace to...
From Ukraine to Lebanon, how ‘invisible’ drones are redefining the rules of asymmetric warfare
Conflicts in Ukraine and Lebanon have demonstrated how cheap, commercially available drones have transformed the conduct of modern warfare at tactical, opera...
Fertiliser cargoes in focus as Iran tightens Strait transit rules
Iran has tightened transit rules for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, significantly disrupting the movement of fertiliser cargoes from Gulf ...
FATF elects Vivek Aggarwal as first Indian Vice President
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary, held in Paris from June 17–19, 2026, elected Vivek Aggarwal as FATF Vice-President for the term July 2026 to ...
Converting crisis into opportunity: Why paddy straw-based CBG deserves special funding
An analysis argues that compressed biogas (CBG) produced from paddy straw represents a viable solution to crop residue burning, but requires targeted policy ...
Iran says it closed Strait of Hormuz as Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on June 20, 2026, citing continued Israeli military strikes in Lebanon and what it described as a failure to uphold...
Despite grave concerns raised in the White Paper, Kerala Budget silent on bringing down committed expenditure
A Fiscal Health White Paper released by Kerala's new government revealed the state's outstanding liabilities at ₹5.07 lakh crore, with committed expenditure ...
Kiren Rijiju says Great Nicobar project will boost India’s economic growth and supply-chain independence
The government defended the Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project, asserting it will substantially boost India's economic and strategic interests ...
₹47,000 crore push for Odisha as PM Modi signals strong tribal outreach
Development projects totalling approximately ₹47,600 crore have been launched and announced for Odisha, centred on a ₹25,016 crore coal gasification facility...