Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
New fuel emission norms: Govt to take consensual view before implementation for automakers
The Indian government announced it will take a "consensual view" by consulting all stakeholders — automobile manufacturers, consumer groups, and industry bod...
Iran conflict: Airspace closures force Air India to cancel 50 Europe, North America flights; IndiGo cancels Europe flights
Following the escalation of the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict and the resulting closure of large swathes of Middle Eastern airspace, Air India cancelled 50 inter...
FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at ₹22,615 crore in February
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pumped ₹22,615 crore into Indian equities in February 2026 — the highest monthly inflow in 17 months (since September 2024...
Women to move from drudgery to decision-making in agriculture: Agri Secretary at businessline’s Agri Summit
Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi, speaking at an agri-summit, emphasised the government's focus on shifting women from drudgery-intensive field tasks ...
Iran Crisis: No immediate oil disruption for India; Russia pivot possible if conflict drags on
Following joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran in late February 2026, Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic, triggering concerns about global ene...
Semicon 2.0 to boost deep tech startups, create design ecosystem: Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Semicon Mission 2.0 (India Semiconductor Mission 2.0) will focus on...
Tribal women in Maharashtra take charge of residential school maintenance
The Maharashtra state Tribal Development Department, in partnership with UNICEF and CYDA (Centre for Youth Development and Activities), is training 120 triba...
‘India reliable’: PM woos global investors at chip plant launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's first operational semiconductor facility at Micron's Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) unit in...
New GDP series makes meeting fiscal targets, $4-trillion economy aim more difficult
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released a new GDP series with a revised base year of 2022-23, replacing the previous base ye...
VOC Port to invest ₹15,000 cr in Outer Harbour project to be a transhipment hub of South India
V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu has announced an investment of Rs 15,000 crore in an Outer Harbour project to expand cargo...
Air India cancels 50 international flights amid West Asia crisis
Air India cancelled over 50 international flights on March 1, 2026, following the escalation of the West Asia conflict after US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Canc...
How AI adoption is reshaping India’s agri sector: Risks, opportunities & advisory imperatives
A policy analysis examines how artificial intelligence is being adopted across India's agricultural value chain — from sowing advisories and crop health moni...
How climate-smart villages are building rural resilience in India
Climate-Smart Villages (CSVs) across India are demonstrating measurable reductions in carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependence through shifts to solar-pow...
AI in oil palm - the small percentage shift that can save India billions
A policy analysis highlights how artificial intelligence (AI), combined with regenerative agriculture practices and circular processing, could transform Indi...
Passengers stranded at Delhi's IGI Airport amid escalated Israel-Iran conflict
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, New Delhi, following widespread airspace closures across West Asia a...
OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war
OPEC+'s "Voluntary Eight" — the subgroup of 8 key members implementing production cuts — held a virtual meeting on March 1, 2026, a day after US and Israeli ...
India allows eligible manufacturers to defer customs duty payments from April 1; aims to boost liquidity and exports
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has launched a new scheme enabling "Eligible Manufacturer Importers" (EMIs) to defer customs duty paym...
India-EU trade deal text falls short on recognising local CBAM accreditors
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement, concluded on 27 January 2026, does not grant Indian exporters exemption from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (...
GSI to pursue 300 critical mineral exploration projects next year: D-G Saha
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has lined up approximately 300 critical mineral exploration projects for the field season 2026-27, as part of its Annual...
India-EU FTA: Most favoured nation benefits tied to students’ entry, stay rights and social security pact adoption
India and the European Union have agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status under their Free Trade Agreement, with this status operative f...