Latest News on the Indian Economy

UPI onboarded 55.49 crore users by June 2026, transactions reach US$ 3.56 trillion in FY26

UPI onboarded 55.49 crore users by June 2026 and processed transactions worth Rs. 314.23 lakh crore (US$ 3.56 trillion) in FY26, reflecting the continued expansion of India's digital payments ecosystem.

India Showcases Trade Reforms at 8th WTO Trade Policy Review

India will present its economic reforms and record FY26 exports of US$ 863.1 billion during its 8th WTO Trade Policy Review, highlighting the country's resilient trade performance and reform-driven growth.

APEDA Facilitates First Export of 24 MT Frozen French Fries from Uttarakhand to Iraq

APEDA facilitated the first export of 24 MT of frozen French fries from Uttarakhand to Iraq, strengthening value-added agricultural exports and expanding India's processed food presence in global markets.

“White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”

India is strengthening its cotton sector through productivity, quality and traceability initiatives, supported by a US$ 640.36 million mission to boost production and enhance global competitiveness.

Manufacturing emerges as new growth engine for India’s GCC office demand

Manufacturing accounted for 29% of GCC office leasing in H1 2026, according to Vestian, overtaking IT and business services as the top driver of Grade A office demand across major Indian business hubs.

Tata’s fashion brand Westside plans biggest push yet with 100 annual stores

Westside's AI-enabled design team now produces 400-500 designs weekly, up from around 50 previously, as Trent targets 10% of brand revenue from e-commerce, up from 6% currently.