Prime Minister Modi's address at the BRICS Summit emphasised the global potential of India's UPI system for international payments. As he prepares for crucial talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, issues such as border disputes and trade deficits are expected to dominate discussions, pote
The current account deficit (CAD) for FY25 is expected to remain within 1 per cent to 1.2 per cent of GDP. Stable Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows and strong Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) inflows, driven by favorable interest rate differentials and policies aimed at integrating Ind
The widening trade deficit poses a concern, especially with the U.S. imposing higher tariffs on Chinese imports, potentially leading to a surge in Chinese exports to Asian markets, including India.
India's exports, merchandise and services combined increased by 4.86 per cent year on year, standing at USD 393.22 for April-September 2024-25, as Commerce Ministry data showed on Wednesday.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has spoken out against India's previous involvement in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations, stating that the country was "forced" to join the grouping by the previous government's executive action.
The central government will have to increase the speed of spending capital expenditure by 41 per cent in the remaining months of this fiscal year to meet the capital expenditure growth targets.
India's oil exports have been impacted by the fall in crude oil prices, leading to a contraction in the country's overall exports in August, according to a report by CRISIL.
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in August were to the tune of USD 65.4 billion, a dip of 2.4 per cent on a yearly basis, Commerce Ministry data showed on Tuesday. Same month last year it was USD 67.0 billion.
During the first four months of 2024-25 (April-July), India's total exports now stand at around USD 260 billion. The government has expressed optimism about reaching its full-year target of USD 800 billion
Congress MP Manish Tewari gave an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss the "border situation and the huge trade deficit with China" in the House on Monday.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday gave an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss the "border situation and the huge trade deficit with China."