Economy

India and the EU are scheduled to hold a leaders' summit in New Delhi next week and sign a long-awaited free trade deal.

Understanding indirect taxes is key to decoding why certain Budget announcements immediately ripple through household budgets, business strategies, and even inflation.

Revenue deficit is a key indicator of the governments fiscal health. A high revenue deficit suggests that the government is borrowing not to invest, but to fund routine consumption.

Union Budget 2026: In the Budget document, the central government fixes the amount it expects to raise during the fiscal by divesting its stake in PSUs. This becomes the disinvestment target.

Here's a detailed explanation on what the Union Budget is, why it is important and how the process has developed over time.

Rising energy demand, and the rapid growth of data-intensive technologies are forcing businesses to rethink how energy is produced, consumed and managed.

From infrastructure spending to interest rates, fiscal deficit influences some of the biggest economic outcomes of the Union Budget. Heres a simple five-question guide to understanding why it matters.

The Maharashtra government is planning an Innovation City near Navi Mumbai Airport, with Tata Group set to invest around $11 billion.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on an unorthodox day of the week, being Sunday, Feb. 01, 2026.

The proposed changes to the countrys landmark hydrocarbon law would loosen the role of state-run Petroleos de Venezuela SA, giving private businesses greater leeway to drill and market oil while lowering their taxes

West Texas Intermediate fell below $60 a barrel after moving higher at the start of the week, while Brent crude closed near $65.

The project aims to create a "plug-and-play" ecosystem, tailored for startups and innovation-led companies, reducing entry barriers for entrepreneurs and global firms alike.

A revenue shortfall of Rs 1.7 lakh crore is expected in FY26, driven by lower income tax and GST collections, as well as weaker corporate tax and import duties.

Donald Trump announced he would not impose tariffs on European nations opposing his Greenland push, citing a preliminary framework agreement reached at Davos. While markets rallied on the tariff pause, uncertainty remains over what the deal entails and whether it alters Denmarks sovereignty over the island.

Alongside enterprise creation, Naidu announced a parallel initiative titled "One Family, One AI Use Case".

'Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure legislation, which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways for Americans to reach financial freedom,' Trump says at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.

US President Donald Trump told the world from Davos: America has a strong economy, unparalleled military might and intent to use all coercive means, if needed, to meet his objectives.

Gopinath said the challenge for India is not becoming the third-largest economy; the challenge is raising per capita income to higher levels.

Despite there being complex risks from AI adoption, there is an equally better response from cybersecurity entities, says Akshay Joshi.

One of the notable findings in the WEFs latest economists survey is the expectation that bilateral and minilateral trade agreement.