ECONOMY Modi And Trump Review Progress On India-US Trade Pact, Strategic Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald J Trump held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, reviewing progress in trade negotiations and reaffirming their commitment to deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. During the meeting on June 17, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the significant progress […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY ADB Backs Schoolnet With $10 Mn To Scale Digital Learning In Govt Schools

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $10 million financing package with Schoolnet India Ltd (SIL) to enhance learning outcomes for 4.5 million students by expanding digital learning infrastructure across 30,000 government schools in India. The transaction marks ADB’s first private sector financing for a digital education project in India and is aimed at […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

ECONOMY TN’s Debt Nearly Doubles To ₹10 Lakh Cr In Last 5 Years, Shows White Paper

Tamil Nadu’s outstanding debt nearly doubled to around ₹10 lakh crore during the five-year tenure of the previous DMK government, according to a White Paper released by the current state government, headed by C Joseph Vijay,  which painted a grim picture of the state’s fiscal health and warned of mounting fiancial pressures ahead. The White […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

ECONOMY Listed Private Companies Post 13.9% Sales Growth In Q4 FY26: RBI Data

India’s listed private non-financial companies maintained strong growth momentum in the fourth quarter of FY26, with aggregate sales rising 13.9% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The quarterly review, based on abridged financial results of 3,266 listed non-government non-financial companies, highlighted stronger revenue growth across manufacturing, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

ECONOMY India, France Bolster Tech Partnership With New Innovation Roadmap 2030

India and France have adopted the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030, a comprehensive framework aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), research, innovation, education, healthcare, space and emerging technologies. The roadmap was announced following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative builds on the two countries’ decision […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

ECONOMY Ethanol Sector Enters Next Growth Phase Post E20 Milestone: KPMG

India’s ethanol industry is poised to enter a new phase of growth as the country moves beyond the successful nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol blending (E20), according to a new report released by KPMG in India. The report, titled “Ethanol: Beyond E20 – Repositioning Ethanol as India’s Transport Energy Backbone,” outlines a roadmap for developing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

ECONOMY Focus On Trade Security Measures To Shield Domestic Industry & Exporters

India’s trade remedy authority has reiterated the importance of trade security measures in protecting domestic manufacturers from unfair trade practices while ensuring compliance with global trade rules. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Department of Commerce, highlighted its role in safeguarding Indian industry and exporters during a media briefing on “Trade Remedy […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

ECONOMY Industrial Parks Under BHAVYA To Be Tailored For Sectors, Investors: Goyal

The BHAVYA scheme will follow a challenge-based competitive framework under which states will submit detailed project proposals highlighting their industrial strengths, land availability, investor interest and sectoral potential. The Centre will work closely with industry stakeholders to identify the most suitable sectors and infrastructure requirements for each location, whether for manufacturing, chemicals, data centres or […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

ECONOMY Jharkhand Exports First Commercial Amrapali Mango Consignment To UK

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first commercial export consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom, opening new international market opportunities for local farmers. The consignment, flagged off in Kolkata on June 4, comprises 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes sourced from Beura Farmer […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026

ECONOMY Urban Consumer Confidence Falls For Third Straight Round In May: Survey

Urban consumer confidence weakened for the third consecutive survey round in May 2026, reflecting growing caution among households over the economic situation and spending patterns, according to the latest Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The survey, conducted between May 2 and May 11 across 19 major cities […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026

ECONOMY Regulatory Reforms Position India As Competitive Investment Destination

India’s sustained efforts to simplify regulations, reduce compliance burdens and strengthen digital governance are helping create a more business-friendly environment, boosting investor confidence and improving the country’s standing in global competitiveness assessments. Over the past decade, the government has pursued a series of reforms aimed at transforming India from a compliance-heavy regulatory framework into a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026

ECONOMY India Keeps LPG Prices Low Despite 46% Increase In Global Gas Costs

Indian households continue to receive cooking gas at prices significantly below international market levels, with the government and public sector oil marketing companies absorbing a substantial portion of the cost increase triggered by global energy market disruptions. The Saudi Contract Price (CP) benchmark for LPG, which influences India’s import costs, has risen about 46 per […]

CW Bureau · Jun 7, 2026