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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicEconomy

Topic: Economy

India, US and 12 other IPEF partners sign agreement to ‘fortify and strengthen’ global supply chains

Agreement signed by Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners being seen as counter to reducing reliance on China, particularly after Covid-induced supply disruptions.

Indians spending beyond their means. Don’t just fix it with freebies, bring policy changes

Most Indians are spending more on essential items than last year while earning either less or the same amount. No wonder they turn to 'buy now, pay later' schemes.

Optimistic about 10.5% economic growth this year, says finance minister

Sitharaman also said that the priority was growth of the economy, and not taxing diesel vehicles as of now.

Our take on Neeraj Chopra’s gold, Muzaffarnagar slap row, India’s growth in Q1 — in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Why ASEAN is world’s economic ‘dark horse’ – innovation, inclusivity to investment

The region's strength resides in its diversity of languages, cultures, economies and, most critically, its vibrant and increasingly tech-savvy young population.

New book examines Shinzo Abe’s economics, politics and special connect with India

Published by Harpercollins India, 'The Importance of Shinzo Abe: India, Japan and the Indo-Pacific' edited by Sanjaya Baru, will be released on 10 August on SoftCover, ThePrint’s e-venue for digital ebooks.

McD to Modi, inflation to Opposition — tomato prices have spared none. Is it the next onion?

The rising prices have created a market for alternatives to fresh tomatoes. Google trends data shows Indians are turning to tomato puree and ketchup.

Strong demand in June buoyed manufacturing production, sales & employment, finds key survey

India’s Manufacturing PMI score came in at 57.8 in June, lower than May, but still robust. The level of new orders rose highest since February 2021.

Jan-March quarter current account deficit narrows owing to moderation in trade gap, says RBI

Current account deficit stood at $1.3 billion in 4th quarter of fiscal year 2022-23, compared with revised deficit of $16.8 billion in preceding October-December quarter.

End to Black Sea grains deal will hit Horn of Africa, can lead to food prices hike, warn UN

Moscow has been threatening to walk away from the deal if obstacles to its own grain and fertilizer shipments are not removed.

On Camera

Indian bureaucracy should be given incentives and rewards: MH Mody

Is there a place for a counter-bureaucracy, or a separate and competing bureaucracy to counterbalance the force of the executive’s bureaucracy, asked author MH Mody in 1980.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.