The India-EFTA partnership, one plus one equals three

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Commerce minister Piyush Goyal woos American companies to co-invest in advanced manufacturing.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal invited American manufacturers to expand in India and partner with Indian SMEs, highlighting opportunities in advanced manufacturing, technology, innovation and resilient supply chains. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item f

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “Output, wages, GVA... manufacturing sector is on a roll: GVA grows 9.6% to Rs 26.9 lakh crore; sector adds 1.4 mn workers.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: India’s formal manufacturing sector recorded broad-based growth in 2024-25, with GVA rising 9.6% to ₹26.9 lakh crore and industrial output increasing 7.8% to ₹165.2 lakh crore, according to the Annual Survey of Industries. Invested capital grew 11.1

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India extends RoDTEP scheme till December 31, keeps export refund rates unchanged.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The government extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products scheme until December 31, 2026. This extension ensures that exporters receive continued refunds for eligible duties and taxes incurred during production. The existing rates and caps for the scheme remain unchan

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused policy development: “India Inc can weather 50 bps rate hike, El Nino impact: Crisil.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Crisil Ratings stated that India Inc will manage the expected 0.50 percentage point rate hike. The agency also indicated that rural demand would remain unaffected by weather-related shortfalls. Credit performance outlook is stable despite geopolitical tensions from Middle Eastern conflicts. Growth in the ba