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🏦 Economy / Policy • India’s January CPI inflation came in at 2.75% under the new 2024-base series, with benign core and lower food weight supporting expectations of a prolonged RBI rate…

🏦 Economy / Policy • India’s outbound FDI moderated to $3.42 billion in January, according to RBI data, indicating softer overseas investment flows 💹 • Net direct tax collections rose 9.4% to…

🏦 Economy / Policy • A UN macro report projects global growth of about 2.7% in 2026, below the pre-COVID trend, as easing inflation is offset by weak investment and geopolitical risks…

🏦 Economy / Policy • RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance, signalling a prolonged pause as inflation stays benign and growth remains near 7% 📊 •…

🏦 Economy / Policy • RBI is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged today, maintaining a cautious stance amid inflation and growth balancing 📊 • Unspent ₹43,636 crore remains parked in…

🏦 Economy / Policy • Over 40% of India’s exports to the US already attract zero duty, according to government data, limiting incremental tariff benefits 💹 • Finance Minister said global headwinds…

🏦 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…