Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
Iran conflict fallout: 444 international flights cancelled by Indian airlines
Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, which killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered Iranian retaliatory attacks, the Dire...
Centre’s revenue focus has shifted from selling PSUs to earning more from them, data shows
A data analysis of government finances reveals a structural shift in how the Centre extracts revenue from Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs): from the earlier...
SEBI chief, Canada FM hold talks on boosting institutional investment, regulatory ties
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey met Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne in late February 2026 to discuss deepening institutional investmen...
PM Modi inaugurates Micron ATMP plant in Gujarat’s Sanand
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's Semiconductor Assembly, Test, and Packaging (ATMP) facility at Sanand, Gujarat on February 28, 2...
Where does the India-U.S. trade deal stand? | Explained
The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement in February 2026, lowering the IEEPA-based US reciprocal tariff on Indian go...
Will oil prices touch $100? What will be economic impact of US-Israel attack on Iran? Expert weighs in
Following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, and Iran's reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets entered crisis mode w...
Railways plans 5th, 6th lines on high-density corridors to boost capacity
Indian Railways has drawn up plans to add 5th and 6th railway lines on its most congested High-Density Network (HDN) corridors, aimed at significantly boosti...
Kerala issues order to implement Assured Pension Scheme from April 1
The Kerala government issued an order on February 28, 2026, to implement the Assured Pension Scheme (APS) for state government employees effective April 1, 2...
Iran-Israel-US war: Conflict, impact on maritime traffic could hurt India exports
Joint US-Israel military strikes on Iran triggered Iranian retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, with Iran announcing restrictions on shipping through ...
Canada-India negotiating economic partnership agreement to double two-way trade by 2030: PM Carney
Canada and India are actively negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the formal objective of doubling bilateral trade to USD...
Uncertainty looms as shipping is hit, exporters in wait and watch mode
Iran's shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israel strikes has directly impacted Indian shipping operations and exporters servicing Gulf markets. In...
Judiciary must not create anti-investment climate: SC
The Supreme Court of India cautioned that judicial orders and conduct must not create an "anti-investment climate," emphasising that the judiciary should be ...
Uranium to AI on table, Canada’s Carney begins India visit
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on February 27, 2026, beginning a four-day visit to India — the first by a Canadian PM in a significant...
Coal-fired plants’ inflexibility jeopardises India’s clean energy push: Can an incentive scheme work?
India's coal-fired power plants operate with a structural inflexibility: they cannot ramp down below approximately 55% of their installed capacity (their "mi...
Israel, US strike Iran: What it means for oil flow via Strait of Hormuz, what are India’s concerns
The US-Israel joint military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026, has raised immediate concerns over the security of oil transit through the Strait o...
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels to resume attacks on shipping in Red Sea corridor: Officials
Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, announced they would resume attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea corridor, with officials warning the firs...
India and EU to give each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 years, draft trade deal shows
A draft text of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (concluded on January 27, 2026) reveals that both sides will grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) st...
A 'delicate' balance for Canada and a 'win-win' for Modi as Carney visits India
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began an overseas trade trip on February 26, 2026, starting with India (Mumbai then New Delhi), followed by Australia and...
India-U.S. trade deal will destroy Indian farmers: Rahul Gandhi
India and the United States announced a framework for an interim trade agreement on February 6, 2026, under which India agreed to reduce or eliminate tariffs...
Andhra Pradesh gives strategic push to tapping potential of rare earths and beach sand minerals
Andhra Pradesh has announced a strategic push to develop large-scale rare earth and titanium-bearing beach sand mineral (BSM) extraction along its coastline....