Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
Oil shock, inflation pressures dampen RBI rate-cut hopes
Crude oil prices have surged toward $100 per barrel amid the escalating West Asia conflict, disrupting LNG shipments and raising India's energy import costs....
West Asia conflict could hurt agri input availability: UPL Executive
Geopolitical tensions and conflict in West Asia — including strikes on Iranian infrastructure and near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz — have caused global f...
Eased FDI norms balance capital inflows and strategic safeguards: Experts
The Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to India's FDI framework for countries sharing a land border — primarily China — on March 10, 2026, relaxin...
Iran war impact: Govt mulling diversion of stranded cargo to new markets
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry sought detailed information from goods exporters about consignments stranded due to the West Asia crisis, exploring the...
Most serious crisis we have faced in living memory: Ex-DyNSA Pankaj Saran on West Asia
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran described the West Asia conflict as the "most serious crisis India has faced in living memory," more con...
Private sector optimism rises to decade high on strong demand
A business expectations survey published in early 2026 found that private sector optimism in India has reached its highest level in a decade, driven by robus...
Centre holds back on fuel exports ban due to logistics, tax hurdles as West Asia conflict rages
Despite the West Asia conflict creating domestic fuel supply pressures, the government chose not to impose a blanket ban on fuel (petrol, diesel, ATF) export...
Amid Strait of Hormuz closure, India’s Russian oil imports surge by 50%; could rise further if crisis persists
India's Russian crude oil imports surged to approximately 1.5 million barrels per day (mb/d) in March 2026, up roughly 50% from 1.04 mb/d in February, as Ind...
Domestic LPG production up by 25% due to recent emergency measures, no need for panic booking, says Govt
Following the LPG Control Order issued on March 8, 2026, domestic LPG production increased by approximately 25% as Indian refineries redirected their entire ...
What is the Essential Commodities Act, invoked by the Centre amidst the West Asian crisis?
The Central Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (ECA) to regulate LPG supplies amid the shortage caused by disruption to West Asian import...
Low strategic stockpiles pose risk to economy, says S&P Global
S&P Global warned that India's current strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) provide only approximately 9.5 days of import coverage — significantly below intern...
Country will successfully navigate the energy crisis triggered by the West Asia conflict successfully: PM
Addressing Parliament, the Prime Minister stated that India has a comprehensive short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategy to navigate the energy crisis...
Iran's Hormuz control gives country leverage despite military struggles
Despite suffering significant military losses from US–Israel strikes since February 28, 2026 — including the killing of its Supreme Leader — Iran has retaine...
Toll burden on national highways in Gujarat surge 56.5% in 5 years to FY25; toll collection grows to ₹20,383 crore in this period
Toll collections on national highways in Gujarat surged 56.5 percent over five years, rising from ₹3,179 crore in FY21 to ₹4,975 crore in FY25, with cumulati...
Prioritising LPG production in refineries helps boost output by 25%
Following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia conflict, India rerouted approximately 70% of its crude imports through alternat...
Gas shortage due to West Asia crisis threatens food security of migrant workers, business of street vendors
A government-issued Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order in March 2026, triggered by the West Asia crisis, imposed a 35% cut in gas supply to hotels, dhabas...
Land of milk and no money? Bread basket Punjab hits rock bottom in NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index
Punjab ranks at the bottom of NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026, which assesses the fiscal performance of 18 major states for FY 2023-24, despite t...
India displaces China as largest exporter of cotton products to US in 2025
India has displaced China to become the largest exporter of cotton products — including apparel, yarn, and home textiles — to the United States in 2025, acco...
India’s crude oil supply is secure, assures government
The Indian government assured Parliament that crude oil and petroleum product supplies remain secure despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has disrup...
FDI in rare earth magnets, advanced battery components from land border countries part of fast-track approval list
The Union Cabinet's March 10, 2026 amendment to Press Note 3 of 2020 specifically includes FDI proposals in rare earth permanent magnets, rare earth processi...