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RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27

April 9, 2026 01:40 IST

The move underscores a cautious and calculated approach as economic risks resulting from the West Asia conflict have led to heightened uncertainty for both the inflation and growth outlook despite the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire.

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Earnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in 2026-27

April 4, 2026 04:36 IST

Corporate capex plans set to take a hit, input costs on rise, pressure on margins

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RBI should access US Fed facility to stabilise rupee: ex-DG PatraSubscriber Only

April 1, 2026 11:38 IST

Under the Foreign and International Monetary Authorities (FIMA) Repo Facility, central banks such as the RBI can place their holdings of US Treasuries with the Fed for one or seven days and get dollars in return.

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LPG price hiked to balance consumer interest, oil cos’ finances; no plan to raise petrol, diesel prices: Govt sourcesSubscriber Only

March 9, 2026 11:16 IST

Domestic LPG price was hiked by Rs 60 per 14.2-kg cylinder on Saturday to Rs 913 in Delhi, with corresponding changes in other parts of the country

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‘Essential partner’: US gives India one-month waiver to buy Russia oilSubscriber Only

March 10, 2026 22:43 IST

India had, in recent months, cut down significantly on its oil imports from Russia amid trade negotiations with the US, as Washington made it a pre-requisite for scrapping its 25% additional penal tariff on New Delhi.

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India key driver of global growth: Shaktikanta Das

March 1, 2026 04:43 IST

While global economic order is shifting under the weight of volatility, the Indian economy presents a picture of resilience and stability, he said.

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US import duties on Indian solar panels may hit domestic OEMsSubscriber Only

February 26, 2026 15:35 IST

Experts caution that if export volumes are redirected to the domestic market, pricing pressures could further intensify

The increase in the government’s financial burden in the years to come will also be a factor once the 8th Pay Commission recommendations get implemented.

New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capexSubscriber Only

February 1, 2026 10:47 IST

Policy makers in the government are of the view that this change, which is in line with global practice, will lend the government more space to enhance its development spending. Further, they see the pace of fiscal consolidation to be more gradual.

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World looking at us as $30 trillion economy, trusted partner: Piyush GoyalSubscriber Only

February 1, 2026 07:34 IST

'In this deal, how much was geopolitics a factor since the EU probably felt being pushed to a corner because of what had happened with the US. And India too, given how things unfolded for it.'

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Economic Survey 2025-26: ‘Economic sobriety’ while ‘running the sprint and marathon together’Subscriber Only

January 30, 2026 17:11 IST

Economic Survey reflects the core challenge facing India in a changing global order.

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UPI-like AI, credit-based fellowship for kids, caution for IT: Economic Survey on AISubscriber Only

January 30, 2026 17:11 IST

Despite being late to the AI race, the Survey notes that India enters the AI era with formidable strengths that make a bottom-up approach viable.

Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran is the current Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) to the Government of India. (Express Photo)

Economic Survey flags drying up of FDI/FII flow, Re stabilitySubscriber Only

January 30, 2026 17:12 IST

Economic Survey estimates GDP to grow 6.8-7.2 per cent in 2026-27

After recovery optimism, early Q3 results point to headwinds

After recovery optimism, early Q3 results point to headwindsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2026 06:06 IST

Index bellwethers, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank have also posted lower-than-expected earnings numbers.

‘Better earnings expected in FY27; US tariff cloud remains’

Fitch Ratings: ‘Indian earnings likely to improve in FY27, but US tariff cloud remains’Subscriber Only

January 21, 2026 03:56 IST

Higher revenues and improved earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margins are expected to offset the high capital expenditure of the companies covered by Fitch Ratings, its analysts said in a note.

India pushes for easier access to EU’s steel scrap

India seeks easier access to EU steel scrap to soften carbon tax impactSubscriber Only

January 19, 2026 08:11 IST

The Government has plans to ramp up steel production using steel scrap with the arc furnace technology under the “green steel initiative”.

India GDP growth: The data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed that the manufacturing sector is set to rebound strongly this year.

GDP growth in FY26 expected at 7.4% despite US tariff troubles, show First Advanced EstimatesSubscriber Only

January 8, 2026 16:14 IST

Union Budget will be based on this data, though the First Advanced Estimates will undergo revisions through the year.

RBI report: ‘Continued focus on macros, reforms to enable economy maintain high growth’

Continued focus on macro fundamentals, reforms to enable economy to maintain high growth: RBI’s State of The Economy articleSubscriber Only

January 10, 2026 15:34 IST

Though the Indian economy is not fully immune to the external sector headwinds, coordinated fiscal, monetary and regulatory policies have helped build resilience over the years, it said.

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Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; ‘rare Goldilocks period’, says RBI GovernorSubscriber Only

December 6, 2025 04:16 IST

Buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic momentum and a steady cooling in inflation, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday unanimously cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.25 per cent, a move that is likely to bring down lending and deposit rates across the banking system. The reduction — […]

Gross GST collections flat in Nov; taxable value of supplies up by 15% in Sept-Oct

Mop-up at Rs 1.70 lakh crore: Gross GST collections flat in Nov; taxable value of supplies up by 15% in Sept-OctSubscriber Only

December 2, 2025 05:00 IST

Overall, GST collections, after refunds and excluding cess, stood at Rs 1.52 lakh crore in November as against Rs 1.50 lakh crore, up 1.3 per cent from last year. Including cess, net GST mop-up was Rs 1.56 lakh crore in November, down 4.2 per cent from last year.

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse

Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST compensation cess set to lapseSubscriber Only

December 1, 2025 08:58 IST

Bills to amend excise duty, introduce 'Health Security se National Security Cess'.

"It (rupee) will come back next year. Right now, it is not impacting inflation or exports," Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India V Anantha Nageswaran added. (Express photo)

After stellar Q2 GDP data, CEA says FY26 growth could be ‘north of 7%’Subscriber Only

November 29, 2025 05:13 IST

With Q2 growth also exceeding expectations by a wide margin — the RBI had predicted a growth rate of 7 per cent for July-September — the central bank could raise its projection again next week after the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting.

Macroeconomic data suggests there is scope for repo rate cut: RBI Governor

Macroeconomic data suggests there is scope for repo rate cut: RBI GovernorSubscriber Only

December 4, 2025 20:59 IST

His statement comes days ahead of the MPC’s upcoming meeting scheduled from December 3 to 5.

Amid US tariff hit, Cabinet clears 6-yr Rs 25,000 crore export mission

Amid US tariff hit, Cabinet clears 6-year Rs 25,000 crore export missionSubscriber Only

November 13, 2025 09:57 IST

Steep 50 per cent US tariffs came into effect on August 27. After the China-US trade deal, tariffs on India are the highest globally.

Govt panel working on new SEZ norms for exporters to access domestic market

Govt panel working on new SEZ norms for exporters to access domestic marketSubscriber Only

November 6, 2025 04:58 IST

This comes after multiple units in the SEZs, particularly those which entirely cater to the US market, have written to the Commerce Ministry seeking that they be de-notified due to sudden tariff pressure that has left exports uncompetitive in the US market.

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MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg: First-ever household income survey to be toughest; awareness and anonymity keySubscriber Only

October 27, 2025 06:32 IST

Pre-survey test finds most households say details ‘sensitive’, 95% felt ‘uncomfortable’ sharing information on income, tax paid

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