Economy News ( English version)

After six years of sustained double-digit growth in iPhone sales, analysts said Apple is now reaping the benefits of a large base of existing customers who are now looking at other products of its ecosystem.

India's largest refine is looking to step up exploration and invest more in its Canadian subsidiary as New Delhi and Ottawa revive ties.

The new Airbus and Boeing aircraft will help Indian airlines expand their fleets, after months of delay and slowdown in route expansion plans, both at domestic and international levels.

Analysts will also be seeking clarity on any potential impact from the US government’s most favoured nation pricing norms, and on the company’s plans after getting regulatory approval to market semaglutide as a weight-loss drug in India earlier this month.

Apple did not disclose terms of the deal for Q.ai, which was backed by venture capital firms Matter Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Exor and GV, formerly known as Google Ventures. The deal valued the startup at about $1.6 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.

India's new labour codes are set to boost worker pay and benefits, matching corporate profit increases. This reform aims to share economic gains more equitably. The changes are expected to create millions of jobs and increase worker incomes. This could significantly boost consumption and economic growth. The codes also seek to improve female workforce p […]

India’s free trade agreement with the European Union offers relief to exporters hit by steep US tariffs and supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to make India a global manufacturing hub. The deal, described by both sides as the “mother of all deals”, will see the EU eliminate or reduce tariffs on 99.5% of imports from India.

This Union Budget presents a crucial opportunity to bolster rural livelihoods by supporting crop diversification towards nutrition-rich, climate-resilient crops like millets and pulses. Strengthening local institutions like FPOs and SHGs, alongside expanding non-farm enterprises, can create stable, dignified work and enhance income resilience for rural house […]

Budget 2026 could mark a turning point for India’s agriculture policy as the sector sits at the centre of unresolved India–US trade tensions. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlining that farmer interests are non-negotiable, attention is on whether the budget signals a policy reset or sticks to incremental support.

The Economic Survey's focus on cities as economic engines marks a significant policy shift, according to Anand Mahindra. For the first time, urban areas are recognized as core growth platforms, not just sites of problems. This approach, prioritizing liveability and integrated planning, could unlock India's potential for sustained development.