Economics
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India remains engaged with US government: Jitin Prasada
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada confirmed that India is closely monitoring US tariff changes and maintaining active dialogue ...
Diesel supply to Bangladesh part of trade, says India amid fuel shortage concerns
India has commenced supply of 5,000 tonnes of high-speed diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, responding to a severe fuel s...
India-EFTA trade pact marks two years
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has completed two years since its signing on 10 March 2024, with the government highlighting g...
India should aim to be top agri, processed food exporter: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal outlined India's ambition to become a top global exporter of agricultural and processed food products India's agr...
Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 lakh cr gross additional expenditure in FY26
The Union government presented the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, seeking parliamentary approval for gross...
Centre sets up 3-member panel to tackle 'LPG shortage'; steps up domestic production by 10%
The Oil Ministry constituted a 3-member panel comprising Executive Directors of IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation), HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation), and BP...
Evening news wrap: How has US-Iran war hit India? Pakistan announces crisis measures amid Middle East tension & more
The US-Iran war (Operation Epic Fury, begun February 28, 2026) has triggered a multi-channel economic shock for India, affecting crude oil prices, Strait of ...
With LNG imports hit, Govt prioritises gas allocation; top priority to household piped gas, CNG, LPG production
US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory actions disrupted LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, hitting India's gas imports (over 50% of In...
Finance Ministry seeks Parliament nod to spend Rs 2.81 lakh crore more in FY26
The Finance Ministry tabled the Second Supplementary Demands for Grants (SDG) for FY 2025-26 in Parliament, seeking gross additional expenditure of ₹2.81 lak...
Bullet train project to start operations with Bharat-made trainsets: House panel report
A Parliamentary Standing Committee report has recommended that the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project start operations with indigenously manufa...
Explained: The Jhumka, Ralph Lauren, and the dangling question of patenting heritage craft
At Paris Fashion Week (Fall 2026 collection), a prominent American fashion house showcased large silver bell-shaped earrings described as "authentic vintage ...
Beyond oil, gas: Why Iran war could push up prices for many other industries in India
The 2026 Iran war, which began on February 28, set off a cascade of price increases across Indian industries far beyond the obvious oil and gas sectors Ferti...
Cabinet gives nod to ₹12,000 cr infra projects
The Union Cabinet approved a package of infrastructure and welfare decisions totalling approximately ₹12,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) extended to Decem...
Finmin seeks Parliamentary approval for ₹1 lakh cr ‘Economic Stabilisation Fund’ to face war-induced volatility
The Finance Ministry has sought parliamentary approval for the creation of a ₹1 lakh crore "Economic Stabilisation Fund" (ESF) The fund is designed to manage...
India eases FDI norms to attract more investments from China in key sectors
The Union Cabinet approved significant amendments to India's FDI policy for countries sharing land borders with India, including China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pa...
Centre invokes Essential Commodities Act to prioritise natural gas allocation to certain sectors
The Central Government invoked powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, to regulate th...
Cabinet clears ₹3,631 cr elevated link to connect Jewar Airport with Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a revised total capital cost of Rs 3,630.77 crore for a g...
Indian firms feel the squeeze as Iran war disrupts gas supplies
The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a severe LNG supply disruption for India, with QatarEnergy — which supplies 50% of India's LNG under long-term cont...
India to give tariff concession for DDGS imports from US, but with a cap
As part of the India-US Interim Trade Agreement announced in February 2026, India has agreed to give tariff concessions for imports of Distillers Dried Grain...
Government seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 lakh crore gross additional expenditure in FY26
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for FY2025-26 in the Lok Sabha The government sought parliame...