LiveTrump Claims India Offered U.S. a Near Zero-Tariff Trade Deal
During a meeting in Doha, President Trump said India has offered a trade deal with “basically zero tariffs” on U.S. goods. Trump called it “very...
Category : ECONOMY
India’s Wholesale Inflation Eases to 13-Month Low in April
India’s wholesale inflation eased to a 13-month low of 0.85% in April, down from 2.05% in March, due to falling food and fuel prices. The...
Retail Inflation Falls to 3.16% in April — 5-Year Low for India
India’s retail inflation eased to 3.16% in April 2025 — the lowest since July 2019 — down from 3.34% in March. The drop was mainly...
Japan’s Economic Slowdown Began Before Trump’s Tariffs: Report
Japan’s economy likely contracted 0.3% in the year’s first quarter, showing weakness even before US tariffs took effect. The potential contraction could hurt the Bank...
India-UK Trade Pact Signals Globalisation Still Thriving
After three years of talks, India and the UK finally signed a trade deal, showing that globalisation continues despite global uncertainty and shifting politics. The...
Cabinet Clears Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Supply to Power Sector
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, approved the revised SHAKTI policy for coal allocation to the power sector on 7th May. The...
Spain Blackout Cost Economy €400 Million, Says Top Bank
Spain’s biggest blackout caused an estimated €400 million ($454 million) loss to the economy, according to CaixaBank. Consumer spending dropped 34% on April 28, the...
India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 10-Month High in April
India’s manufacturing sector posted its strongest growth in 10 months in April, driven by strong demand and higher orders from domestic and international markets. The...
GST Collections Hit Record Rs 2.37 Lakh Crore in April, Up 12.6%
India’s GST collections hit a record high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, rising 12.6% year-over-year. In April 2024, GST mop-up stood at Rs...
Private Sector Capex Expected to Drop 25% in FY26, Government Survey Says
According to a survey by the Ministry of Statistics, private sector capex is expected to drop by 25% in FY26. Private firms plan to spend...