Economics
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Carney lands in Delhi, to meet Modi today; 10-year uranium deal, agreements on fuel, AI, education likely
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited New Delhi on March 2, 2026, meeting PM Narendra Modi in the first major bilateral summit after a prolonged diplom...
West Asia conflict may spike dal prices; rice exports to Iran at risk
Escalating tensions in West Asia following US-Israeli strikes on Iran (Operation Epic Fury, February 28, 2026) are threatening to spike domestic dal (pulses)...
Iran-Israel-US war: Ships asked to bypass West Asia ports
Indian shipping companies and the government have directed approximately 25 Indian-flagged and Indian-operated vessels to avoid West Asian ports and the Stra...
Oil, trade risks for India amid Iran-Israel war
Escalating military conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has threatened the Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical maritime energy chok...
Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that the market regulator is deploying an in-house AI tool called 'Sudarshan' to identify and remove misleading co...
Onion exports to West Asia come to a halt amid escalating tensions
Indian onion exports to West Asia came to a near-complete halt in early March 2026 as the Iran-Israel war closed the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted Gulf ship...
Middle East conflict, rising oil prices threaten to slow India IT growth to 2–3% in FY27
Escalating conflict in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran (February 28, 2026) has sent oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude risi...
Iran conflict threatens India’s $4.5 billion electronics exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz route disruptions
The ongoing Iran conflict has threatened India's electronics and technology exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with approximately USD 4.5 ...
CBIC introduces deferred customs duty payment facility for manufacturers-importers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a deferred customs duty payment facility for a new category called Eligible Manufacture...
West Asia tensions may squeeze margins in energy-intensive sectors
The Iran conflict has driven Brent crude oil prices to approximately $110–122/barrel — near historic highs last seen in 2008 — raising severe concerns about ...
Imports power growth: February GST collections rise 8.1% to ₹1.84 lakh crore
Gross GST revenue for February 2026 stood at ₹1,83,609 crore, marking 8.1% year-on-year growth compared to February 2025. Import-linked GST (IGST on imports)...
War in West Asia: As ships halt Hormuz transits, why insurers are rushing to cancel war risk covers
As hostilities in West Asia escalate, global insurers are rushing to cancel or refuse renewal of war risk insurance covers for vessels transiting the Strait ...
Union Cabinet expected to take up proposal for Modified UDAN
The Union Cabinet is expected to take up a proposal for a Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme, marking a significant expansion of India's regional ...
Work to lay concrete for two new Kaiga units launched
Work to lay concrete (first pour — the formal start of civil construction) for two new nuclear units at Kaiga Generating Station in Karnataka has been launch...
Iran-Israel conflict: Oil tanker hit off Oman coast after drones strike Duqm port; crew with 15 Indians evacuated
An oil tanker was struck off Oman's Musandam Peninsula, injuring four crew members; the full crew of approximately 20, including 15 Indian nationals, was eva...
Why the closure of Strait of Hormuz is causing fears about elevating crude oil prices
Global oil markets are bracing for an upward price shock as hostilities escalate between Iran and a US-Israeli coalition in West Asia. Iran has the military ...
Indian airlines cancel 350 flights on Sunday
Indian airlines cancelled approximately 350 flights on a single day as UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar closed their airspace to all civil aviation following ...
Escalation in West Asia can disrupt global oil markets and affect India’s economy, says CPI leader Narayana
Political leaders and economic analysts across India have raised concerns that the escalation of conflict in West Asia — involving Iran, the US, and Israel —...
Adani confirms Israel-based Haifa Port fully secure, operational
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) confirmed that Haifa Port in Israel remains fully operational, with all employees safe and all port assets ...
GST collection in February rose by over 8%
India's overall GST collection in February 2026 rose by over 8% compared to February 2025, continuing the sustained growth momentum in indirect tax revenues....