Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has failed to serve purpose: Opposition members in Lok Sabha
Opposition members in the Lok Sabha raised pointed criticism of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, arguing it has failed to fulfil its core purp...
India retains headline inflation target at 4% following review
The Government of India formally retained the retail inflation target at 4%, with a tolerance band of ±2% (i.e., a range of 2% to 6%), effective April 1, 202...
Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2026–27, advancing government’s fiscal plans
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 on March 25, 2026 by voice vote, incorporating 32 government-proposed amendments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sithara...
West Asia conflict: Why Centre ordered coal plants to full capacity during summer
The Central government directed all coal-based power plants to operate at full capacity to meet summer peak power demand, amid a severe supply disruption to ...
India delays coal flexibility plan by one year as solar power curbs rise
India has delayed its coal flexibility plan by one year, pushing back the timeline for requiring thermal power plants to operate at lower minimum loads to ac...
Petroleum Ministry issues directions to strengthen natural gas infra, address present complexities and delays
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued directions to strengthen natural gas pipeline infrastructure, remove bottlenecks in PNG (Piped Natural Gas) ...
S&P Global raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27, flags risks
S&P Global Ratings raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 (2026-27) to 7.1%, citing strong private consumption, investment, and export performance as ke...
10 lakh litres a day: Women SHGs lead dairy push in 31 UP districts
Women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Uttar Pradesh are collectively collecting 10 lakh litres (1 million litres) of milk daily across 31 districts, generatin...
New Income Tax Rules 2026: All you need to know about the new tax regime
The Income Tax Act 2025 comes into force on April 1, 2026, replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961, which had undergone over 4,000 amendments across six decades T...
India notifies new gas pipeline order to fast-track infrastructure amid West Asia concerns
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of Pi...
Tough for women, tougher for men: The grim reality of India's youth jobs
Recent analysis of India's labour market data reveals a deeply fractured employment landscape for youth, with distinct patterns for men and women Women — des...
Agnikul test-fires first-of-its-kind 3D-printed booster engine
Agnikul Cosmos, an IIT Madras-incubated private space startup, successfully test-fired its Agnite engine — the world's largest single-piece 3D-printed rocket...
Oil prices drop 5% amid hopes of ceasefire in the war in West Asia, Brent below $100
Brent crude oil prices dropped approximately 5–6% to around $98–100 per barrel on ceasefire hopes after the US indicated willingness to pursue talks with Ira...
Falling emissions intensity masks India’s rising absolute output
India has achieved a ~33% reduction in emissions intensity of GDP from 2005 levels (as of 2023), putting it on track to meet its NDC target of 45% reduction ...
US-Iran conflict to hit Q4FY26 earnings, supply chain restoration may take 1-2 months: Report
The ongoing US-Iran conflict is expected to dent Indian corporate earnings in Q4FY26 (January–March 2026), with the impact likely extending into FY27. Supply...
Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran war has triggered the largest oil supply disruption in the history of the global energy market, acc...
Middle East crisis: PM Modi sets up 7 empowered groups to assess impact of war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of seven empowered groups to assess and manage the impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict on India's e...
5 India-flagged LPG-loaded tankers stuck at Hormuz
Five India-flagged very large gas carriers (VLGCs), loaded with approximately 2.3 lakh tonnes of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas/cooking gas), are stranded west...
Modi, Dissanayake discuss ‘energy cooperation’ over telephone call
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24, 2026, to discuss the escalating situation in West Asia and its...
Exports grow at estimated 20 pc CAGR between FY24- 26 due to RoDTEP scheme: Official
Government officials have projected that exports under the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products) scheme have grown at an estimated 20% Co...