The Economic Review observes that the “realisation of Kerala’s developmental aspirations and its path to economic recovery will significantly hinge on collaborative engagement with the Union government and the prudent management of available resources.” | Photo Credit: Reuters The Kerala economy posted “strong growth” in 2024-25 with the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) clocking 6.19%…
Opposition seeks debate on SIR, G-RAM-G in Budget Session; ‘no reverse gear’, says government The government on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) rejected the Opposition’s demands for renewed discussions on the VB-G RAM G Act and the SIR exercise during the Budget session of Parliament, with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju saying the two issues had…
The sudden decline in the value of the rupee has somewhat shaken the people and the markets. They wonder why this is happening when the economy is doing well, characterised by a good growth rate, low inflation, and a modest current account deficit. India’s growth rate in the current year is estimated at 7.4%. Inflation…
India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the conclusion of negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) that would see the EU drop tariffs on 99.5% of items India exports to the region, with most tariffs going down to 0% immediately once the agreement comes into effect. India, on the…
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna. File “The Uttar Pradesh Government has signed agreements involving proposed investments of about ₹3 lakh crore at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos,” State Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna said on Tuesday (January 27, 2026). Briefing reporters on the State’s participation at the WEF annual…
India and the European Union have formally inked the trade agreement which has been suggested to be the “mother of all trade deals”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at the inauguration of the India Energy Week in Goa. He added that the deal would provide varied opportunities to the one-forty crore people of India and…
Premium luxury European cars, such as BMW, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Audi, are set to become cheaper in the Indian market once the bilateral free trade agreement comes into force, likely next year, as India will offer quota-based import duty concessions under the pact, an official said. The EU will eliminate duty in a phased…
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) has been termed “mother of all deals”. According to a Commerce Ministry official, this is one of the largest bilateral trade deals that has happened across the world. The China-ASEAN trade deal is also amongst the largest, but ASEAN is a grouping of…
A “successful India” is in the world’s interest, said visiting European Union leaders, as officials in New Delhi confirmed that negotiations for the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded. “Official level negotiations are being concluded and both sides are all set to announce the successful conclusion of FTA talks on January 27,” Commerce…
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen is being received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the national flag hoisting at Kartavya Path on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi on January 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI A “successful India” is in the world’s interest, said visiting…
