Economic Survey says US tariffs are ‘most disruptive’ in global economy

India must  build enduring national capabilities to deal with the challenging geopolitical scenario. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Swadeshi is inevitable and necessary, the Survey said Economic interdependence is now increasingly perceived as a channel of vulnerability: Survey India must

IMF raises India’s GDP growth projection to 7.3% for FY26

The IMF on Monday raised India’s growth projection to 7.3 per cent for fiscal 2025-26, up 0.7 percentage point from its October forecast, on the back of better-than-expected performance of the economy. Photograph: Bhawika Chhabra/Reuters The Washington-headquartered multilateral lending agency

India’s Airline Fleet Nears 900 in 2026

In 2025, the total net induction was 35 planes — 79 added and 44 returned — making it much lower than even 2024. IMAGE: An Indigo airline in flight. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.

Exports rise 1.87% in Dec 2025; trade deficit widens

The country’s exports rose 1.87 per cent to $38.5 billion in December 2025 despite global economic uncertainties, though an increase in imports led to a marginal widening of the trade deficit to $25 billion. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Imports rose by