Category: Daily Brief

🏦 Economy / Policy • India will retain select farm protections in the US trade deal while committing to higher purchases of arms and energy, balancing domestic sensitivities with strategic interests 🌾💹…

🏦 Economy / Policy • US has cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, with India agreeing to end Russian oil purchases; move is expected to support double-digit growth in textile exports…

🏦 Economy / Policy • Budget 2026 keeps infrastructure at the core, raising capital expenditure to ₹12.2 trillion, with the road sector outlay increased to ₹3.10 lakh crore 💹 • Food subsidy…

🏦 Economy / Policy • Economic Survey projects India’s FY27 growth at 6.8%–7.2%, reinforcing confidence in medium-term growth prospects 💹 • An expert group has recommended lowering the weight of food and…

🏦 Economy / Policy • Free trade agreement with the EU reflects an ambitious India aiming to scale exports, investment, and global competitiveness, said PM Narendra Modi 💹 🏢 Companies – 🌍…

🏦 Economy / Policy • India aims to conclude social security agreements with all EU member states within five years, easing mobility and cost burdens for Indian professionals working in Europe 💹…

🏦 Economy / Policy • Canada is set to begin FTA negotiations with India, opening a new trade corridor across energy, agri, and services 🌍💹 • India–EU FTA talks indicate India’s gems…

🏦 Economy / Policy • India and the EU are pushing toward the so-called “mother of all trade deals”, signalling renewed momentum in FTA talks 💹 • European Union has suspended GSP…

🏦 Economy / Policy • Total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector surged 45% to ₹30.8 lakh crore, says RBI Bulletin, signalling strong credit momentum 💹 • Railways’ FY27 outlay…

🏦 Economy / Policy • India’s December core sector output hit its highest level in FY26, signalling resilience in infrastructure and industrial activity 💹 • India’s oil import bill fell 8.5% in…