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

ECONOMY India Inc Likely Saw 6–7% Revenue Growth in Q3FY26: Crisil  

Corporate India is estimated to have recorded 6–7% year-on-year revenue growth in the October–December quarter (Q3FY26), broadly in line with the previous quarter, according to a Crisil Intelligence analysis of 600 companies that together account for over half of the NSE’s total market capitalisation. The growth was supported by strong performance in automobiles, cement, pharmaceuticals […]

CW Bureau · Jan 30, 2026

ECONOMY Real GDP Growth For FY27 Pegged At 6.8-7.2%: Economic Survey

India’s GDP growth for FY26 is estimated at 7.4% driven by the double engine of consumption and investment. It reaffirms India’s status as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year. This was highlight of the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jan 29, 2026

ECONOMY Decoding FTA: Who Gains What Out Of India-EU Trade Deal

India’s economic linkages with the European Union (EU) have deepened over the years. The total bilateral merchandise trade between the two trading partners stood at $ 136 billion in FY25, having risen from $ 99 billion in FY19. India’s exports to the EU have recorded encouraging growth in the last decade. While India’s exports to […]

CW Bureau · Jan 29, 2026

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Jan 19, 2026