Indian Economy

FTAs: Goyal says India shaping free trade agreements prioritising domestic industries; addressing their ‘concerns and needs’

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed that India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) prioritize domestic industry interests through extensive stakeholder consultations, carefully balancing offensive and ...

Refunds, advance tax dip: Net direct mop-up down 1.4% to Rs 4.6L crore

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Gross direct tax collections saw a modest increase of under 5% up to June 19, with advance tax receipts growing at a muted 3.9%, signaling ...

NTPC fundraising: Board clears Rs 18,000 crore bond, NCD plan; postal ballot to follow

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NTPC Ltd’s board has approved raising up to Rs 18,000 crore through non-convertible debentures or bonds via private placement in the domestic market. The fundraising ...

Report: India’s economic rise must now translate into individual prosperity

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India’s GDP has surged globally, yet per capita income lags, prompting a call for inclusive growth. A Llama Research report emphasizes shifting focus from macro ...

Net direct tax collections dip 1.39% despite 5% rise in gross mop-up – Here’s why

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India’s net direct tax collections experienced a slight decrease of 1.39% to Rs 4.59 lakh crore due to a significant surge in refund issuances, which ...

Forex boost: India’s reserves climb by $2.29 billion to $698.95 billion; led by gains in foreign currency assets and gold

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India’s foreign exchange reserves climbed by $2.294 billion to reach $698.95 billion in the week ending June 13, according to RBI data. This increase follows ...

Middle-East trade: India Inc faces limited impact from Iran-Israel conflict so far, says CRISIL

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CRISIL Ratings reports that the Middle East conflict’s impact on Indian companies’ global trade is currently limited due to small direct trade volumes with Israel ...

India readies 4-pronged trade deal strategy

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India is implementing a four-pronged strategy for Free Trade Agreements, prioritizing developed economies like the US and EU, mineral-rich nations such as Australia and Chile, ...

India strengthens economic ties with G7: Boost in high-tech, pharma exports; Canada is only exception

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India’s trade with the G7 nations has experienced substantial growth, reaching $248 billion in FY25 with a 13% CAGR since FY21. Exports to the G7 ...