Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIn next phase of India-US trade talks, bring to the table: Balance, clarity, reciprocity, Pg11India-US trade talks: Interim agreement risks locking India into obligations without commensurate commitments, impacting policy independence and regulatory autonomy.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy9 Feb, 2026In next phase of India-US trade talks, bring to the table: Balance, clarity, reciprocity, Pg11India-US trade talks: Interim agreement risks locking India into obligations without commensurate commitments, impacting policy independence and regulatory autonomy.9 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEU, US deals connect India to world's largest markets, open new trade vistas, Pg10India's FTAs with EU and US promise enhanced market access, boost exports, and diversify trade relations, fostering economic growth.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy9 Feb, 2026EU, US deals connect India to world's largest markets, open new trade vistas, Pg10India's FTAs with EU and US promise enhanced market access, boost exports, and diversify trade relations, fostering economic growth.9 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBold leap forward, now the tightrope walk, Pg10India pivots towards freer trade with EU, US agreements, dismantling tariff barriers amid geopolitical uncertainty and Trump's pressure tactics.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy9 Feb, 2026Bold leap forward, now the tightrope walk, Pg10India pivots towards freer trade with EU, US agreements, dismantling tariff barriers amid geopolitical uncertainty and Trump's pressure tactics.9 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentTop I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment9 Feb, 2026Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.9 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia, U.S. unveil framework for deal, Pg1India and U.S. strike interim trade deal: India to cut tariffs on U.S. goods, U.S. to reduce tariffs on Indian imports.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy8 Feb, 2026India, U.S. unveil framework for deal, Pg1India and U.S. strike interim trade deal: India to cut tariffs on U.S. goods, U.S. to reduce tariffs on Indian imports.8 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingWhy has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal RearingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEconomics of Animal Rearing8 Feb, 2026Why has AYUSH got a major push in Budget?, Pg13Union Budget 2026-27 allocates ₹4,408 crore to AYUSH, promoting traditional medicine and integrating it into national healthcare.8 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9India-U.S. Interim Agreement prioritizes farmer protection, duty-free access for key sectors, and tariff reductions on essential imports.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy8 Feb, 2026India-U.S. deal has no item that can hurt Indian farmers: Goyal, Pg9India-U.S. Interim Agreement prioritizes farmer protection, duty-free access for key sectors, and tariff reductions on essential imports.8 Feb, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesRediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related IndustriesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related Industries8 Feb, 2026Rediscovering the virtues of bamboo, an ancient plant, Pg12National Bamboo Mission 2025 aims to boost cultivation, reduce imports, and enhance farmer income through bamboo-based industries and exports.8 Feb, 2026
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentWildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9NBWL clears Kopra irrigation project in Durgavati Tiger Reserve core, risking tiger habitat and submerging 272 hectares of forest.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment8 Feb, 2026Wildlife committee clears irrigation project in core of Durgavati reserve, Pg9NBWL clears Kopra irrigation project in Durgavati Tiger Reserve core, risking tiger habitat and submerging 272 hectares of forest.8 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.‘Sensitive sectors safeguarded’, Pg2India and US forge trade agreement, addressing tariffs, market access, and energy purchases, while safeguarding sensitive domestic sectors.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.8 Feb, 2026‘Sensitive sectors safeguarded’, Pg2India and US forge trade agreement, addressing tariffs, market access, and energy purchases, while safeguarding sensitive domestic sectors.8 Feb, 2026
Government BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersVaishnaw: ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, partners and talent, Pg13India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 prioritizes indigenous chip design, ecosystem partnerships, and talent development with ₹1,000 crore allocation for FY27.Government BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers8 Feb, 2026Vaishnaw: ISM 2.0 to focus on chip design, partners and talent, Pg13India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 prioritizes indigenous chip design, ecosystem partnerships, and talent development with ₹1,000 crore allocation for FY27.8 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers'Greater GPU access, more investment in data centres', Pg13India-US interim trade deal boosts GPU imports and data center investments amidst AI push, tax holidays, and eased restrictions.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers8 Feb, 2026'Greater GPU access, more investment in data centres', Pg13India-US interim trade deal boosts GPU imports and data center investments amidst AI push, tax holidays, and eased restrictions.8 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India, US reach interim deal (JOINT STATEMENT OUTLINES STEPS FOR FIRST PHASE TO BE SIGNED NEXT MONTH), Pg1India and US finalize interim trade deal framework, US lifts tariffs after India agrees to curb Russian oil imports.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.8 Feb, 2026India, US reach interim deal (JOINT STATEMENT OUTLINES STEPS FOR FIRST PHASE TO BE SIGNED NEXT MONTH), Pg1India and US finalize interim trade deal framework, US lifts tariffs after India agrees to curb Russian oil imports.8 Feb, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEconomics of Animal RearingBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEconomics of Animal RearingFarm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1India-US interim trade deal: India to reduce tariffs on US goods, including soyabean oil and fresh fruits.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEconomics of Animal RearingBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEconomics of Animal Rearing8 Feb, 2026Farm give and take: Cheaper livestock feed, challenge on soyabean, Pg1India-US interim trade deal: India to reduce tariffs on US goods, including soyabean oil and fresh fruits.8 Feb, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.$120 million committed to Chabahar port in Iran completely paid: Centre, Pg1India completes $120M Chabahar port commitment amid U.S. sanctions, future uncertain as Iran awaits Delhi's decision post-April 2026 waiver.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.7 Feb, 2026$120 million committed to Chabahar port in Iran completely paid: Centre, Pg1India completes $120M Chabahar port commitment amid U.S. sanctions, future uncertain as Iran awaits Delhi's decision post-April 2026 waiver.7 Feb, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Russian oil imports may fall, but unlikely to stop (Besides technical and commercial challenges in completely replacing Russian oil, there is also the matter of India's strategic autonomy), Pg18India balances energy needs and strategic autonomy amidst US pressure to reduce Russian oil imports, exploring alternative sources.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.7 Feb, 2026Russian oil imports may fall, but unlikely to stop (Besides technical and commercial challenges in completely replacing Russian oil, there is also the matter of India's strategic autonomy), Pg18India balances energy needs and strategic autonomy amidst US pressure to reduce Russian oil imports, exploring alternative sources.7 Feb, 2026
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt gets financial bids for IDBI Bank sale, Pg15Government secures financial bids for IDBI Bank's strategic disinvestment, marking progress in privatization efforts and banking sector reforms.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth7 Feb, 2026Govt gets financial bids for IDBI Bank sale, Pg15Government secures financial bids for IDBI Bank's strategic disinvestment, marking progress in privatization efforts and banking sector reforms.7 Feb, 2026
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationSmall car concession scrapped under new norms, Pg15India scraps small car concession in fuel efficiency rules, pushing automakers towards electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2027.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Feb, 2026Small car concession scrapped under new norms, Pg15India scraps small car concession in fuel efficiency rules, pushing automakers towards electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2027.7 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Feb, 2026RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.7 Feb, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndia's central bank holds interest rates steady: What drove the policy decision, Pg15RBI maintains steady interest rates amidst favorable inflation, robust growth, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.4% GDP growth for FY26.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting7 Feb, 2026India's central bank holds interest rates steady: What drove the policy decision, Pg15RBI maintains steady interest rates amidst favorable inflation, robust growth, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.4% GDP growth for FY26.7 Feb, 2026