Oil prices, freight rates may pinch economy
New West Asia conflict may impact India. Limited direct trade impact is expected. Higher oil prices are a major concern for the Indian economy. Disruption ...
Cautiously optimistic on growth: P&G
Feeling the Pulse: Is India’s Economic Engine Ready to Rumble? Okay, let’s talk shop. Not boardroom jargon, not dry statistics, but real-world implications of what’s ...
World Bank cuts India’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.3% from 6.7%
The World Bank has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.3%, citing weaker exports and slower investment growth. Despite this, ...
India-US trade deal: What Indian & American officials discussed during the week-long deliberations; first phase likely soon
India and the United States are actively negotiating a bilateral trade agreement, aiming for completion by fall 2025. Discussions during the recent US delegation visit ...
Big progress on poverty reduction! India’s poverty rate to come down further in 2024; SBI projects 4.6%
India is making great progress in reducing poverty. A recent State Bank of India report projects poverty to fall to 4.6 percent in 2024. World ...
‘Not a good indicator, what counts is…’: India overtaking Japan to be 4th largest economy no reason to be smug; WEF ex-MD serves reality check
India is poised to surpass Japan as the fourth-largest economy, but World Economic Forum’s (WEF) former MD Claude Smadja cautions against complacency, citing the country’s ...
Rate relief cheered: Auto industry backs RBI’s 50 bps repo cut; expects boost in affordability, retail demand
India’s automobile sector is optimistic following the Reserve Bank of India’s rate cut, anticipating improved financing access and strengthened consumer sentiment. The reduction in repo ...
Trade talks gain pace: India, EU hold three rounds in 35 days; Piyush Goyal says both sides committed to FTA
India and the European Union are accelerating negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement, holding multiple high-level meetings recently. Both sides aim to finalise the ...
Rupee may rise to 84/$ on US trade deal: BofA
Bank of America predicts the rupee will strengthen to 84 against the dollar by the end of 2025, driven by a potential US trade deal, ...
India’s economy may grow 6.3% in FY26, 6.4% next fiscal: OECD
The OECD projects India’s economy to expand by 6.3% in 2025-26 and 6.4% in 2026-27, remaining the fastest-growing G20 economy despite global uncertainties. While private ...
