Economics
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s address on Iran-Israel war: Key quotes
US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime national address on the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, signalling that operations would c...
India’s defence exports rocket to Rs 38,424 cr in FY26, up by 63%. US remains top destination
India's defence exports for FY2025-26 reached Rs 38,424 crore — a 62.66% increase over FY25's Rs 23,622 crore — setting a new all-time record. The United Sta...
India’s manufacturing registers weakest growth in nearly four years: PMI survey shows
India's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March 2026, down from 56.9 in February — the weakest reading since June 2022, represen...
Rajya Sabha clears Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendments
The Rajya Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, completing the bill's parliamentary journey after the Lok Sabha passed it o...
CBDT refines GAAR exemption clause for pre-2017 investments
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) amended the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) on March 31, 2026, clarifying that GAAR will not apply to income — i...
Venezuelan oil exports hit 6-year high as India fills China gap
Venezuelan crude oil exports touched 890,000 barrels per day in March 2026, the highest level since December 2019, as Indian refiners emerged as the country'...
RBI trading ban rocks $149 billion-a-day offshore rupee market
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolled out some of its toughest currency market measures in over a decade, targeting speculative trading in the offshore rupe...
CBIC waives full customs duty on critical petrochemical products
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) waived full customs duty on a comprehensive list of critical petrochemical products, effective April 2...
Why is India pushing piped gas now? | Explained
The Central Government has issued the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026, mandating a time-bound transition for households in areas ...
Govt removes import duty on 41 items effective today - Check full list of items here
The Ministry of Finance, through CBIC, announced full customs duty exemption on 41 critical petrochemical products effective April 2, 2026, valid until June ...
India's defence exports hit record ₹38,424 crore in FY 25-26
India's defence exports touched an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a 62.6% jump over the previous year's ₹23,622 crore. The Defence Minister an...
India's economy puts up brave front as GST, auto sales and UPI payments surge despite Gulf war
India's GST collections crossed the Rs 2 lakh crore mark in March 2026 for the first time — touching Rs 2,00,064 crore gross (8.8% year-on-year growth) — eve...
Govt exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis
The government granted full customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products to ensure supply stability and provide cost relief to domestic industri...
Centre waives duties on key petrochemical products amid supply disruptions due to Iran war
The Ministry of Finance, through the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), granted full customs duty exemption on a wide range of critical petr...
Defence budget under capital head fully utilised in FY2025-26
The Ministry of Defence fully utilised its revised capital expenditure allocation of Rs 1.86 lakh crore for FY2025-26, marking the second consecutive year of...
India restricts imports of gold, silver and platinum jewellery to curb FTA misuse
The government, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), reclassified imports of gold, silver, and platinum jewellery from 'Free' to 'Restric...
PM chairs CCS meet on Middle East conflict, orders urgent steps to secure supplies and curb price risks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) focused on the Middle East conflict, ordering urgent measures to se...
RBI tightens forex rules, bans non-deliverable Re contracts
The Reserve Bank of India barred authorised dealer banks from offering rupee Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) contracts to resident and non-resident clients ami...
LPG/LNG to fertilisers: CCS briefed, PM Modi says take all steps
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a second meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on April 1, 2026, to review the impact of the escalating Wes...
Orderly exit: On India and energy transition issues
An editorial argues that while India must accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels — particularly oil — it must simultaneously ensure that cutting de...