Economics
Trade, fiscal policy, banking, agriculture and economic indicators
Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The Indian rupee slumped to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on March 3, 2026, registering a sharp decline of 69 paise from its ...
White House weighs tanker insurance support to curb oil price surge
The White House began weighing emergency measures to stabilise oil prices following a sharp surge triggered by the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and the subseq...
U.S. says 2,000 targets hit as Iran retaliates across Gulf
By day 4 of the U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran, U.S. officials confirmed approximately 2,000 targets had been struck across Iranian territory. T...
US banks on high alert for cyberattacks as Iran war escalates
Following a joint US-Israel military offensive against Iran (Operation Epic Fury/Operation Roaring Lion, launched February 28, 2026), Iran's military command...
Canada PM's visit to India built strong foundation for truly renewed partnership: Modi
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid an official visit to India from February 27 to March 2, 2026 — the first bilateral visit by a Canadian Prime Ministe...
Farm worries crop up as fertiliser companies fear a gas crunch
India's fertiliser companies have raised alarms over a potential gas crunch following escalating West Asia tensions after US-Israel strikes on Iran The count...
Indian fruit, vegetable exporters a worried lot as Iran war upsets all calculations
The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict has severely disrupted India's agricultural export supply chains to the Middle East and Gulf region, with shipping compan...
Iran war disrupts global ocean freight and air cargo supply chains beyond oil
The U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran (Operation Epic Fury / Operation Roaring Lion), launched February 28, 2026, has caused a supply chain disrupti...
India's services growth moderated in February as cost pressures mount, PMI shows
India's HSBC Services PMI for February 2026 came in at 58.1 (revised down slightly from an initial estimate of 58.4), below January's 58.5. New order growth ...
Centre sanctions Rs 3,942 crore to boost digital connectivity in Chhattisgarh: CM Sai
The Centre sanctioned Rs 3,942 crore to Chhattisgarh under the Amended BharatNet Programme for rural digital connectivity. The funds will connect 11,682 gram...
US-Israel-Iran War | On Govt table: Diaspora safety, fuel price cushion for middle class at home
The Indian government convened a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting on the night of March 2, 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to asses...
1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlines
RTI data reveals that of 98 coal blocks scheduled to become operational by end-2025, only 55 are currently producing coal — meaning roughly 1 in 3 auctioned ...
Amid West Asian conflict, 4 lakh tn basmati stuck at ports, in transit: Exporters
Approximately 4 lakh metric tonnes (400,000 MT) of Indian basmati rice is stranded at Indian ports or mid-transit as the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict disr...
IBC represents legislative choice to privilege speed over exhaustive judicial scrutiny: Supreme Court judgment
The Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgment affirming that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 represents a "conscious legislative...
Trump Says He’ll Cut Off Trade With Spain Over Air Base Use
US President Donald Trump directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to "cut off all dealings with Spain" after Spain refused to allow the United States to us...
WTO meet: India pushes tech transfer to boost developing nations’ trade
At a WTO committee meeting ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) scheduled in Yaoundé, Cameroon in March 2026, India pushed for mandatory technolog...
PM Modi calls for export push, puts biopharma at centre stage
Prime Minister Modi, addressing a post-Budget webinar on "Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth," called on industry and MSMEs to "build more, produce...
West Asia crisis: 38 Indian ships stuck in Persian Gulf; 3 sailors dead
Approximately 38 Indian-flagged vessels carrying over 1,100 Indian sailors are stranded in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman following the disruption of the ...
Middle East tensions: Have critical stakes in Gulf, will act in national interest, says government
As West Asia conflict escalates following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in a US-Israeli airstrike and Iran's retaliatory missile strikes, In...
India-UK trade deal faces challenges amid West Asia conflict
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed in July 2025, faces implementation challenges as the West Asia conflict disrupts the p...