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INDIAN ECONOMY

India-China trade gap widens: Over 30% industrial goods imported from Beijing; GTRI flags concerns

India's growing trade gap with China is no longer just about buying more and selling less, but it is also about how deeply Indian manufacturing relies on Chinese industrial supplies at present. A new report by think tank Global Trade Research Initiative has flagged that while China makes up around 16% of Ind...

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India fast-tracks Canada FTA, GCC talks paused, says Piyush Goyal

India is accelerating negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada and talks are ongoing with Chile and Peru though engagements with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), have paused due to the West Asia conflict, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Tuesday at the A...

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UAE, Saudi Arabia bypass Hormuz to boost crude supplies to India

Supplies from Saudi Arabia to India have normalised while the UAE shipments are running well above last year's average, as both countries ramp up loadings from alternative ports that bypass the Strait of Hormuz disruption. Increasing flows from Saudi Arabia and the UAE along with resumed imports from Iran ...

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Despite uncertainty, India to withstand global shocks due to strong macro fundamentals: BoB Report

India is expected to withstand global economic shocks despite rising uncertainty due to its strong macroeconomic fundamentals, according to a report by Bank of Baroda. The report noted that global headwinds such as a slowdown in the world economy and geopolitical uncertainty could impact India's exports, d...

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SBI calls for structural measures to manage rupee depreciation, inflation risks and BoP deficit

India needs a comprehensive and structural policy response to manage rising risks from rupee depreciation, imported inflation and a widening balance of payments (BoP) deficit, according to a report by the State Bank of India. The report highlighted that the key concern at present is the "second-round effec...

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SBI calls for structural measures to manage rupee depreciation, inflation risks and BoP deficit

India needs a comprehensive and structural policy response to manage rising risks from rupee depreciation, imported inflation and a widening balance of payments (BoP) deficit, according to a report by the State Bank of India. The report highlighted that the key concern at present is the "second-round effec...

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India–New Zealand FTA to double India’s engineering exports to $280–300 mn in five years

India's engineering exports to New Zealand are poised to double over the next five years from USD 140.5 million to USD 280-300 million, following the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) that grants zero-duty market access to all Indian goods, officials said....

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Goods moved from SEZs to domestic markets treated as imports; duty drawback applicable on re-exports

The government has clarified that when goods are supplied from SEZ units to the domestic market after paying applicable duties and later re-exported, they will be treated as imported goods for the purposes of disbursement of duty drawback....

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Financial inclusion 2.0 road map set for review this week

The finance ministry will review the progress of financial inclusion with banks and stakeholders this week as it firms up the roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0. It will also assess the performance of existing schemes, including the Atal Pension Yojana, amid demands to expand coverage under insurance and pen...

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UAE exit from OPEC could be net positive for India: Sagar Adani

Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, on Wednesday said that any potential move by the UAE to withdraw from OPEC or OPEC+ could be a “net positive” for India and underscored the central role of energy in shaping economic resilience....

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March IIP growth slows to 5-month low of 4.1%; manufacturing, power drag

India’s industrial production growth slowed down to a 5-month low of 4.1% in March, mainly due to subdued performance of manufacturing and power sector amid the West Asia crisis, according to official data released on Tuesday. ...

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Exclusive | ‘Space remains for response if growth significantly slows,’ says MPC member Saugata Bhattacharya

High-frequency indicators still point to resilience, but policy action will hinge on whether supply shocks spill into broader inflation, RBI MPC Member Saugata Bhattacharya tells Kshipra Petkar. He emphasised caution amid global spillovers and rising uncertainty, noting there remains space to respond if growt...

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MoSPI to use GST data forservices production index

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is considering using aggregated Goods and Services Tax (GST) data on outward supplies as a key proxy to track short-term production trends in India’s dominant services sector. The proposal forms part of MoSPI’s broader initiative to develop an...

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INCOME TAX

How to use an income tax calculator for investments and financial planning

To make good financial decisions, it is important to have clarity. When you understand how much you earn, save, invest, and owe in taxes, you can plan with confidence. One simple way to stay organised is by using an income tax calculator for financial planning, along with suitable investment plans that match ...

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NRI sells Rs 1 crore property, saves Rs 12.5 lakh TDS legally — how this form cut his tax to zero

When an NRI decided to sell his property in India for Rs 1 crore, he was prepared for the paperwork, the negotiations and the legalities. What he wasn’t prepared for was losing Rs 12.5 lakh of his own money—not as tax, but as money that would be locked away for months, maybe a year, before he could get it bac...

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RBI

RBI’s ECL norms to hit PSU, mid-tier banks harder, overall profit impact estimated at Rs 55,000 cr

Indian banks are well prepared for the implementation of the final expected credit loss (ECL) guidelines released by the Reserve Bank of India on Monday, according to market participants and analysts. “Banks have been preparing for this for quite some time—over the past two years—so they are largely ready ...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

Canada Says 2025/26 Deficit Was Less Than Expected, Trims Growth Forecasts

The Canadian ?government ?on Tuesday said ?the 2025/26 budget deficit would be lower ?than estimated and trimmed its growth forecasts for the next ?two fiscal years. In a ?spring economic statement, the finance ministry said ?t...

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Mexico Inflation Close to Resuming Decline Toward Target, Governor Says

The Bank ?of ?Mexico expects inflation ?will soon resume a gradual decline ?towards the bank's 3% target despite a recent ?jump in the prices ?of some fruits and vegetables, the ?central ?bank's governor, Victoria Rodriguez, said ...

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China's Factory Activity Set to Expand at a Slower Clip in April: Reuters Poll

China's factory activity likely grew at ?a ?slower pace in April as rising ?cost pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict test Beijing's reliance on ?manufacturing to underpin economic growth. The official manufacturing...

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Australia Inflation Jumps With Worse to Come, Rate Hike Looms

Australian consumer prices surged in the first quarter as ?war ?in the Middle East drove up energy costs, ?while core inflation stayed uncomfortably high for policymakers, keeping pressure on for a rate hike next week. The cons...

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New Zealand Central Banker Says Q1 Core Inflation Was Stable Within Target Band

New Zealand's ?top ?central banker on ?Wednesday said that measures of core inflation ?in the first quarter had remained stable within its ?target band of 1% ?to 3%, adding that it remained focused on ?balancing ?inflation control...

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South Korea Exports Seen Rising Sharply Again in April on Chip Boom: Reuters Poll

South Korean exports likely rose ?in ?April for an 11th straight month, with ?a surge in chip demand driven by artificial intelligence investment more than offsetting a ?hit from the Middle East conflict, a Reuters poll showed on ...

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Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with China

The European Union (EU) is moving to redraw the rules of industrial competition within its borders, setting the stage for a sharper economic confrontation with China. Its proposed “Made in Europe” framework, embedded in the Indust...

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US consumer confidence unexpectedly improves in April

US consumer confidence unexpectedly ticked up in April as a ceasefire in the war with Iran boosted stock prices while labor market perceptions ?improved, a ?survey ?showed on Tuesday. The Conference Board ?said its consumer co...

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UAE's OPEC exit may not hit oil markets, say executives

The UAE’s exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is likely to have greater implications for geopolitics in the Persian Gulf than for global oil markets grappling with the impact of the Iran conflict...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

How Paytm's Separation From PPBL Secured Its Future

When the central bank initiated action on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.(PPBL) in early 2024, Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd.) moved to clearly separate its core operations from the entity, ensuring its payments and financial services...

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Dr Reddy's gets Health Canada nod for generic semaglutide injection

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday said it has received a notice of compliance (NOC) from Health Canada for its generic semaglutide injection indicated for the management of type-2 diabetes. Dr Reddy's becomes the first compa...

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REC Q4 profit drops 22% to Rs 3,375 crore; FY26 profit hits record Rs 16,308 crore

State-run infrastructure financier REC Ltd. reported a 22% decline in consolidated net profit to ?3,375.08 crore in Q4 FY26, impacted by lower interest income, even as it posted its highest-ever annual profit of ?16,308.17 crore f...

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Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit falls 6.9%, misses estimates despite strong revenue growth

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported a 6.9% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit for the January-March quarter, even as revenue and operating performance exceeded Bloomberg estimates, with higher input costs and tax ou...

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Centre plans Rs 8,097 crore equity infusion in RINL

The Centre is planning to infuse ?8,097 crore as equity capital into the ailing Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to keep it operational, marking its second rescue package in as many years, sources said. The privatisation plan ...

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Anil Ambani Group assets worth Rs 3,034 crore including Mumbai flat, Rel Infra shares attached by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fresh assets worth Rs 3,034 crore, according to PTI, as part of its ongoing alleged money laundering probe against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group companies. As per PTI, the attached...

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