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…
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…
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…
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…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday strongly rebutted Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of the India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA), questioning the opposition’s credibility and defending the pact as a landmark, win-win economic deal that could unlock major growth and employment opportunities for India.Responding to an X post by Ramesh…
Mumbai: After years spent navigating regulatory headwinds and financial strain, Vodafone Idea is beginning to look beyond survival. “For the first time in years, the fog has cleared, allowing the business to look beyond survival and focus on sustainable growth,” said Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, adding that the turning point that fundamentally…
Bengaluru: As AI adoption accelerates globally, Infosys and EkStep cofounder Nandan Nilekani said India must position itself firmly in the race to the top, using AI to improve livelihoods and create real economic value.“There is a race in AI—a race to the bottom and a race to the top. The race to the bottom is…
New Delhi: India has agreed to allow EU banks to open 15 branches over four years, while binding foreign direct investment in insurance at 100%, the newly liberalised ceiling, in return for a more stable visa regime for its employees and professionals working in member countries.A relaxation on bank branches was not given to the…
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…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s rally as investor sentiment was buoyed by optimism over the landmark India-EU free trade agreement. The BSE Sensex advanced 487.20 points, or 0.60 per cent, to settle at 82,344.68, while the NSE Nifty rose 167.35 points, or 0.66 per cent, to…