India’s Economy shows resilience, GDP growth projected at 6.8-7.2 pc in FY27: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Jan 29 (UNI) India’s economy has shown remarkable resilience, with a projected GDP growth of 6.8-7.2% in FY27, driven by strong domestic demand and investment, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The survey highlights a broad-based easing of inflation, with headline CPI inflation declining to 1.7 pc in FY26 (April-December), supported by favorable…

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India–EU FTA to boost global trade, spice exports: Spices Board Chairperson

Kochi, Jan 29 (UNI) The India–European union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a historic and timely breakthrough in India’s global trade engagement, reflecting the country’s growing economic stature and proactive diplomacy in a rapidly evolving international order, Spices Board India Chairperson Adv. Sangeetha Viswanathan has said. Viswanathan said the agreement represents a major milestone in…

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India, EU step up collaboration in secure 6G and digital infrastructure

New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) India and the European union have reiterated their commitment to deepening cooperation in next-generation digital technologies, with a special focus on secure 6G communications and trusted telecom supply chains. The renewed partnership was highlighted in the Leaders’ Statement issued during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…

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Hospitality sector seeks infrastructure status, Tax Relief ahead of Budget

P Krishna Kumar New Delhi, (UNI) The hospitality industry’s long-standing demand for infrastructure status for hotel and hospitality investments continues to top the pre-Budget wishlist of leading hotel associations and trade bodies. Despite successive governments granting the status partially or selectively under the harmonised list of infrastructure, the sector says the measures fall short. As…

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BPCL to build 56-km dedicated ATF Pipeline to Hyderabad Airport

Hyderabad, Jan 27 (UNI) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Tuesday signed an agreement with GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) to construct a dedicated Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pipeline to Hyderabad’s international airport, strengthening aviation fuel infrastructure and reducing dependence on road-based fuel transport. The proposed pipeline will run over 56 kilometres from BPCL’s…

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