Economy
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI Secy
India is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business register is planned. Data may soon be recognized as an economic asset. These steps aim to enhance economic data accuracy and timeliness. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is leading these significant changes.
India's FTAs: A trick for foreign investment or a shield for local jobs?
India is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These pacts target complementary economies, aiming to secure a level playing field for Indian exporters. FTAs also focus on services, talent mobility, and investment. Modern trade dimensions like technical barriers and environmental standards are addressed.
- CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbers
- Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman
- Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India's FTA dividend as export engine shifts gears
- India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchases
- Antwerp-Bruges port eyes bigger India share as cargo volumes dip, bets on green hydrogen
- USTR Greer to travel to India for trade talks, deal possible, senior US official says
- Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI director
- Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: Report
- RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY report
- Corporate affairs secy exhorts insolvency professionals to fast-track resolution
- Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARD
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: Report
RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY report
Corporate affairs secy exhorts insolvency professionals to fast-track resolution
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARD
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: Report
India's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: Report
Agriculture
Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh Chouhan- India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI director
- Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARD
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contraction
- El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlook
Finance
India's forex reserves drop $711 million to $681.610 billion, RBI data shows- Chhattisgarh attracts Rs 9,500 crore in fresh investment MoUs
- Credit guarantee scheme for MFI 2.0 gets extension
- Over 1 lakh guarantees totalling Rs 48,484 cr issued under ECLG scheme since May 5: FinMin
- India's outward FDI commitments fall 49% month-on-month to $4.49 bn in May: RBI data
Foreign Trade
Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India's FTA dividend as export engine shifts gears- Free trade pacts to boost furniture exports, domestic manufacturing: Industry
- India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchases
- Antwerp-Bruges port eyes bigger India share as cargo volumes dip, bets on green hydrogen
- USTR Greer to travel to India for trade talks, deal possible, senior US official says
Indicators
CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbers- India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: Report
- Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in May
- India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel prices
- India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP: Report
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Infrastructure
Zojila tunnel, NH corridors & Delhi–Katra expressway: India’s infra push reshapes J&K connectivity - Ahmedabad Metro to link Koteshwar Rd with Sardar Patel Sports Enclave & Airport ahead of CWG 2030
- Centre clears Rs 1,663-crore first phase of Kollam-Theni NH project: Cong MP Suresh
- Cabinet approves ₹2169 cr Ahmedabad Airport Metro Corridor, ₹1200 cr govt office in Amaravati
- Zojila tunnel breakthrough to bring Ladakh closer to all-weather access
Policy
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI Secy- Gujarat govt to unveil New Industrial Policy 2026 on June 15
- RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY report
- Corporate affairs secy exhorts insolvency professionals to fast-track resolution
- Inflation in June quarter likely to undershoot RBI forecast, rate hike probability drops ahead of monsoon risks
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