Indian Economy News – Growth, Markets & Government Policies

Dubai-India trade more than doubles in a decade

Non-oil trade rose 15% in 2025 as Indian companies in Dubai climbed to 85,841

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Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, speaks during a panel session at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2026 in New Delhi, attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tata’s power struggle exposes a governance fault line

Chandrasekaran exit shows why ownership oversight and executive authority need clear lines

N. Chandrasekaran will remain chairman until his term ends on February 20, 2027, after deciding not to seek another five years following a six-month reappointment deadlock.

India August updates: Tax deadline and bank changes

Key tax deadlines, bank rule changes and financial tasks lined up this month

From ITR updates to new banking norms, August brings crucial money changes. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

12 questions NRIs must ask before chasing 7.5% returns

FCNR deposits may suit NRIs who can lock away dollars for years and accept bank risk.

A man holds an Indian one hundred rupee (below) and a US dollar currency note at a foreign exchange office in Hyderabad on May 16, 2026.

NRI deposit restrictions eased: How you can benefit

Higher FCNR, NRE rates, easier investing rules, September deadline to boost your returns

Did you know that NRIs can benefit by depositing savings directly in foreign currency in India, without having it converted?

India growth beats forecasts despite Iran war

Quarterly figures helped by solid performance in industry and construction sectors

India's gross domestic product rose 7.8 percent in the January-March quarter from the same period a year earlier.

Adani vs Ambani: India wealth ranking sees major shift

Adani tops Asia’s rich list with $92.6b as Ambani slips to second place

Bloomberg Index puts Adani at No. 19 globally, ahead of Ambani at No. 20

Rupee hits record low for 6th time in March

Indian currency weakens steadily, giving dirham senders higher value

High commodity prices as well as outflow of foreign funds from equity markets are expected to subdue the Indian rupee further.

South Asia: A disconnected giant in a connected world

Billions in potential growth remain trapped behind borders and mistrust

Trade within South Asia is paradoxically more expensive than trade with distant partners.

India’s budget: New chapter in India-UAE partnership

New reforms, CEPA momentum and digital corridors deepen strategic ties

UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and its second-largest export destination.

Indian rupee set for further gains in the coming days

The rupee jumped more than 1% on Tuesday to around 90.29 against the US dollar

Because the UAE dirham is tied to the US dollar, this means your remittance value will be affected—giving you a good idea of what you’ll get when converting AED to INR.

Flying to India? These items to get cheaper, costlier

Cigarettes, luxury items and medicines will see definite price changes this year

Flying to India soon? These items to get cheaper, costlier when NRIs go home

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