Indian economy grows at robust pace (AI image) The Economic Survey 2025-26 has pegged India’s real GDP growth for FY 2026-27 at 6.8-7.2%, stressing that the economy continues to exhibit resilience. Robust domestic demand has been identified as the main pillar of growth, especially at a time when global economic conditions remain uncertain.“The paradox of … Read more
IndiGo CEO says December disruptions lasted only ‘three days’ NEW DELHI: After lakhs of IndiGo passengers were left stranded in December, CEO Pieter Elbers, in a first press interaction after the flight disruption last month, said that the airline failed its customers ‘for three days’.When the media pointed out that the disruptions went on for … Read more
India-EU FTA (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a defining moment in India’s contemporary trade diplomacy. Beyond tariff schedules and market access gains, the agreement signals a conscious shift in India’s approach to economic integration—away from the instinctive caution that has shaped its trade policy for much … Read more
The Court reasoned that the bottleneck in a 65-kilometre stretch of five kilometres could cripple the whole stretch. (AI image) In a reaffirmation of the rights of citizens in response to the administrative negligence, the Supreme Court on 18.08.2025, determined that no tolls should be charged on roads marked by potholes, traffic jamming, and permanent … Read more
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened in red on Thursday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 went below 25,300, BSE Sensex was down almost 300 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,262.65, down 80 points or 0.32%. BSE Sensex was at 82,055.85, … Read more
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Coal India, Jindal Steel, and HCL Technologies. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty, and the top stock picks for January 29, 2026:Index … Read more
New Delhi: India has come a long way from the early days of its journey towards FTAs, which really began with an “early harvest scheme” with Thailand that had limited coverage of under 100 products. The duty concessions to the South East Asian country meant that companies such as Honda and Sony began importing gear … Read more
The rupee on Wednesday depreciated 31 paise to close at an all-time low of 91.99 against the US dollar, marking the second instance in less than a week that the currency has settled at its weakest-ever level, pressured by heightened month-end demand for the greenback and lingering geopolitical concerns, traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange, … Read more
Canada has conveyed its intent to expedite the launch of formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, signalling a reset in bilateral trade engagement after talks were paused in 2023, PTI reported citing an official statement on Wednesday.Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Maninder Sidhu has invited Commerce … Read more
The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) on Wednesday described the India–European Union free trade agreement as a significant step in India’s global trade engagement, while cautioning that adequate safeguards will be needed to protect domestic stainless steel producers, PTI reported.India and the EU announced the conclusion of negotiations for the FTA earlier this week. … Read more