ECONOMY
India-EU FTA : Strategic Breakthrough In Global Trade Engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, on January 27, jointly announced the conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India–EU FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit, held during the visit of the European leaders to India. This announcement marks a historic milestone in India–EU economic relations and trade […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 27, 2026
ECONOMY
PFRDA Forms SAARG To Overhaul NPS Investment Framework Soon
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s pension investment architecture, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high-level committee christened Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) to comprehensively review and modernise the investment framework of the National Pension System (NPS). The move signals a major shift by the regulator […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Big Debate: Why India’s Responsible Nations Index Matters
India’s launch of the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) under the aegis of the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) marks a quiet but consequential shift in how national power and global leadership are defined. At a time when traditional indices overwhelmingly privilege economic output, military capability, or financial depth, the RNI introduces a broader, values-driven framework – […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jan 20, 2026
ECONOMY
Non-Life Premiums Sustain Double-Digit Growth In December 2025
Non-life insurance premiums grew by 13.7% year-on-year in December 2025, extending the double-digit growth trend for the second consecutive month, albeit at a more moderate pace compared to November, with premium collections reaching Rs 28,446.8 crore. This continued acceleration in growth could be attributed to an increase in the health, motor, and fire segments, according […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 19, 2026
