ECONOMY TN Interim Budget Signals Fiscal Consolidation Amid Increasing Capex

The Interim Budget Estimates for 2026–27, presented by Thangam Thenarasu, outline a balanced fiscal strategy aimed at consolidating public finances while sustaining growth-oriented expenditure. Despite pressures from welfare commitments and infrastructure expansion, the Tamil Nadu government has reaffirmed its commitment to fiscal discipline. Fiscal Position: Deficit Compression on Track A key highlight of the Budget […]

CW Bureau · Feb 17, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Creative Economy Emerges As Key Engine Of Growth In Digital Age

Ideas travel faster than goods, narratives move markets, and creative ecosystems increasingly determine how nations are seen, heard and partnered globally. In this environment, the creative economy has emerged as a defining arena of growth and strategic presence. The creative economy includes industries where value is generated primarily from creativity, culture, technology, and intellectual property. […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 16, 2026

ECONOMY Tamil Nadu Achieves Over 73% MoU Conversion Rate On Strong Execution

Tamil Nadu has recorded a conversion rate of 73.53 per cent for Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed since 2021, underlining the State’s ability to translate investment commitments into on-ground execution, the Chief Minister M K Stalin announced at the Conversion Conclave 2026 on Thursday. Since the incumbent government assumed office in 2021, a total of […]

CW Bureau · Feb 12, 2026

ECONOMY World Bank Revamps India’s Skills Training Programme For Youth

The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved financing to revamp India’s network of skills training institutes to better align with labour market needs and open up more job opportunities for the millions of graduates entering the workforce. Jobs are central to India’s growth trajectory, competitiveness and meeting its ambitions of becoming Viksit Bharat. […]

CW Bureau · Feb 9, 2026

ECONOMY RBI Eases Grip On NBFCs, Signals Confidence In Regulatory Framework

The Reserve Bank of India’s latest monetary policy has delivered a targeted regulatory reset for the NBFC sector, aimed at reducing frictional compliance while preserving systemic safeguards. By recalibrating oversight for low-risk entities and simplifying branch expansion norms, the RBI is signalling that NBFC regulation has matured enough to shift from blanket control to risk-based […]

CW Bureau · Feb 6, 2026

ECONOMY RBI Hits Pause, Shifts Focus To Liquidity and Credit Transmission

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% marks a clear transition in its policy cycle, from aggressive easing to calibrated consolidation. With a 125 bps cumulative rate cut since February 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has created sufficient monetary headroom. The current stance suggests the RBI now […]

CW Bureau · Feb 6, 2026

ECONOMY What Benefits Each Sector Gets Out Of US–India Trade Deal

Manufacturing & Exports: Clear Positive Impact: High Lower tariffs immediately improve price competitiveness for Indian exports to the US. Labour-intensive and manufacturing-led sectors stand to benefit the most. Key beneficiaries: Auto component,  engineering goods,  industrial machinery, chemicals and specialty materials. Why it matters: With tariffs reduced to 18%, Indian exporters regain lost ground against Asian […]

CW Bureau · Feb 3, 2026

ECONOMY Finally, India-US Trade Deal Is Done To Boost Bilateral Economic Ties

In a major development reshaping bilateral trade dynamics, the United States and India have reached a trade agreement that significantly lowers US tariffs on Indian imports while signalling potential shifts in energy sourcing and market access. At the centre of the deal is a reduction of the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods, cut from […]

CW Bureau · Feb 3, 2026

ECONOMY Further Boosting Chip Capabilities Vital For EVs, Says Sudarshan Venu

TVS Motor chairman Sudarshan Venu has opined that expanding semiconductor and advanced technology capabilities will be vital for the future of EVs, electronics, and next-generation mobility. Welcoming the Union Budget 2026 as one that provides a strong and consistent policy framework for India’s emergence has a global powerhouse under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra […]

CW Bureau · Feb 2, 2026

ECONOMY Textiles Gets Huge Leg-up As Jobs, Exports And Sustainability Converge

The Union Budget has positioned textiles at the centre of India’s employment and export strategy, rolling out a comprehensive policy framework aimed at strengthening the entire value chain, from fibre production and village industries to large-scale manufacturing and global markets. By focusing on labour-intensive segments alongside modern manufacturing and sustainability, the Budget signals a shift […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 1, 2026

ECONOMY Fiscal Consolidation Stays On Course As Tax Reforms Get Extra Push

The Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces the Centre’s commitment to fiscal consolidation while simultaneously deploying targeted tax reforms and investment incentives to support growth, compliance and global competitiveness. The government has pegged the fiscal deficit for FY27 at 4.3% of GDP, marking a marginal improvement over 4.4% in FY26 (Revised Estimates) and keeping the consolidation glide […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 1, 2026

ECONOMY Fresh Strategic Reset In Customs, Excise Regime To Boost Manufacturing

The Union Budget 2026-27 has laid out a calibrated overhaul of customs and central excise duties, signalling the government’s intent to simplify India’s tariff architecture while aligning it more closely with domestic manufacturing priorities, energy transition goals and export competitiveness. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underlined that the proposals aim to […]

CW Bureau · Feb 1, 2026