Economy
Rural demand for FMCG grows at a slower pace in March quarter: NielsenIQ
Sector reports an 11% growth in value as consumers 'shift towards smaller packs'
India-Pakistan hostilities raise credit risks for both nations: S&P
S&P, which rates India and Pakistan at 'BBB-' with a positive outlook and a 'CCC+' (outlook stable), said that in the current scenario, it does not see any immediate impact on sovereign credit rating
Jaguar Land Rover, Diageo among winners as UK-India sign model trade deal
Free Trade Agreement announced after three years of negotiations, will make it cheaper for UK firms to sell their whiskeys, cars, auto parts, cosmetics, biscuits, clothes and electrical machinery
India-UK trade deal signals that globalisation momentum remains strong
This agreement clearly reflects the importance of political momentum and compromise
UK trade deal likely to serve as model for India's FTAs with EU, US
The long-pending deal with the UK was finalised on Tuesday
Since Covid-19 pandemic, around half a million trusts added to PAN data
Allotments to trusts rose from 847,834 in 2019 to 1.3 million as of March 2025, show statistics from the Income Tax Department, released earlier in April
India grants UK access to £38 bn Indian procurement market under FTA
India grants legally guaranteed access to UK firms for 40,000 tenders annually under FTA, offering preferential status in government procurement
US could be on losing side in the test of wills with China: Claude Smadja
There are limits to India-EU FTA, EU lobbies want protection, don't think will meet the timeline
Cost of home-cooked thalis declines in April as food prices cool
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis became cheaper in April due to lower prices of onion, potato and broiler, although oil and LPG costs curtailed a deeper drop
India's meat, shrimp exporters hope for new markets with India-UK FTA
Indian exporters expect a rise in meat, shrimp, and spirits demand in the UK as tariff removal under the Free Trade Agreement opens access to South-East Asian diaspora
India-Pakistan tensions could strain fiscal deficit if conflict escalates
Economists say India's fiscal deficit may widen if tensions with Pakistan persist, although the broader economic impact is expected to be limited if conflict remains contained
Bombay HC grants interim relief in GST dispute over development rights
Bombay High Court restrains GST authorities from acting on 18 per cent tax demand for development rights, saying TDR may qualify as sale of land exempt from GST
FTA with UK to help double garment exports to Britain in 3 years: AEPC
India is the fourth largest supplier of garments with a 6.1 per cent share of the total RMG import of the UK
UK access to India's procurement may hurt MSMEs, Make in India, warns GTRI
After the UAE, India has opened its central government procurement (GP) for British companies under the free trade agreement (FTA) announced on Tuesday, subject to certain conditions
India opens central govt procurement to UK firms under new trade pact
The official said British firms would be allowed to participate in the procurement of goods and services of the non-sensitive central-level entities only
UK dismisses idea that British workers being 'sold out' in India trade deal
British opposition parties accused the government of signing up to a deal that would unfairly benefit India
No duty cuts by India on diamond, smartphones, fibres in UK trade pact
India seals FTA with UK but keeps duty shield on EVs, smartphones, diamonds, and other key goods to protect domestic industry and manufacturing base
India's exports to US hit record high in March amid 90-day tariff pause
The US trade deficit soared to a record $140.5 billion in March, up from $123.2 billion in February as firms rush to stockpile imports before new tariff hikes take effect
India reserves right to retaliate if UK carbon tax hits exports: Official
UK government in December 2023 decided to implement its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting 2027
India, UK seal free trade deal; PM Modi calls it 'historic milestone'
Duplication of social security contributions to be nixed too
