Seoul, April 8 – South Korea recorded its largest-ever monthly current account surplus in February, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and strong exports, according to data released by the central bank on Wednesday.The current account surplus totaled $23.19 billion in February, up sharply from...
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Seoul, April 7 – Downside risks to the South Korean economy are increasing amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, as rising global oil prices and supply chain disruptions could have broader negative impacts on prices, consumption, and exports, a state-run think tank said on Tuesday...
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New Delhi, April 6: India's economic growth is expected to remain robust despite rising global uncertainties, with GDP projected to expand at 6.7 per cent in FY27, a new report said on Monday.While ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia may present some challenges, data compiled by...
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New Delhi, April 5 The country's gold imports rose by 28.73 per cent to USD 69 billion during April-February of the 2025-26 fiscal, due to the high prices of the precious metal, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce.Gold imports stood at USD 53.52 billion during April-February of the...
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New Delhi, April 5: India's pharmaceutical exports reached over $28 billion by February of the current financial year, registering a growth of more than 5 per cent compared to the same period last year, a senior government official has said.Speaking at the inaugural session of ‘Chintan Shivir...
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New Delhi, April 3 The government held discussions on Friday about measures to encourage companies to increase production of induction heaters and cookware amid rising demand for these products due to the West Asia crisis, an official said.The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships...
India’s Defence Exports Reach Record ₹38,424 Crore, Marking 62.66% Growth
New Delhi, April 2 – India’s annual defence exports reached a record high of ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, representing a robust 62.66 per cent growth over the previous fiscal year, Defence Minister Rajnath...
New Delhi, April 1 Farm and construction equipment firm Escorts Kubota Ltd reported a 6.6 per cent increase in total tractor sales at 12,119 units in March 2026, compared to the same month last year.The company had sold a total of 11,374 units in March 2025, Escorts Kubota Ltd said in a...
India’s SEZ Exports Surge 32% to ₹11.7 Lakh Crore in FY26, Boosting Investment and Jobs
SEZ Exports Record Strong Growth in 2025-26
New Delhi, March 28 – India’s exports from operational Special Economic Zones (SEZs) crossed ₹11.70 lakh crore in 2025-26 (up to December 2025), registering a...
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India-China Trade Talks Highlight Rising Trade Deficit
New Delhi, March 27 – Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentaoon Friday to discuss trade-related issues, amid a widening trade deficit between the two countries. The meeting took place on the...
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India’s Credit Growth Surges 61% in FY26, Driven by Retail and MSMEs
Strong Demand Fuels Credit Expansion
New Delhi, March 26 – India’s credit growth experienced a significant surge in fiscal year 2026, increasing by 61 per cent, according to a new report released on Thursday. The growth was...
India’s Engineering Goods Exports Hit $10.36 Billion in February 2026, Achieving Double-Digit Growth
New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and a global economic slowdown, India’s engineering goods exports recorded 12.9% year-on-year growth in February 2026, reaching...
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India’s Resilient Growth Trajectory
New Delhi, March 25 – India’s economy is expected to maintain its robust growth trajectory, with S&P Global projecting a GDP growth rate of 7.1 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (FY27). This projection underscores India’s position as one of the...
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S&P Global Ratings Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast to 7.1 Percent
New Delhi, March 25 – S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal year to 7.1 percent, citing robust private consumption, investment, and exports as key drivers. The rating agency’s...
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Turmeric Exports from Marathwada Halted Amid West Asia Conflict, Prices Drop Sharply
Domestic Turmeric Prices Fall as Export Disruptions Intensify
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 24: The ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has brought turmeric exports from Maharashtra’s...
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West Asia Conflict Disrupts Indian Supply Chains, CII Flags Shipment Delays and Raw Material Shortages
New Delhi, March 22: Indian companies are witnessing supply chain disruptions, including shipment delays and shortages of key raw materials, due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the...
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India’s Economic Fundamentals Strong as Exports Hold Steady, Says Piyush Goyal
Services Growth and Stable Exports Support External Position
New Delhi, March 17: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India’s economic fundamentals remain robust, supported by steady export performance...
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India’s Merchandise Exports Slip Slightly in February; Trade Deficit Widens to $27.1 Billion
India’s merchandise exports recorded a marginal decline in February, while imports rose sharply, pushing the country’s trade deficit higher, according to government data released on Monday, March 16...
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Auto Ancillaries and Select Consumer Stocks Offer Better Opportunities Than PSU Banks, Says SBI Securities’ Sunny Agarwal
Cautious Stance on Public Sector Banking Stocks
Sunny Agarwal of SBI Securities has advised investors to remain cautious when considering investments in the public sector...
Exports Support Annual Growth but Economy Shrinks in Final Quarter
South Korea’s economy expanded by 1 percent in 2025, supported largely by strong export performance, although the country recorded negative growth in the final quarter of the year, according to data released by the Bank of Korea...
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