International Relations
Economics
5 min
Non-violation complaints under WTO's TRIPS agreement: An explainer
The moratorium on non-violation complaints (NVCs) under the WTO's TRIPS Agreement has lapsed for the first time since it was established in 1995. WTO members...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
ICRA expects India's GDP growth to moderate to 6.5% in FY27 amid West Asia conflict
ICRA, a domestic credit rating agency, projected India's GDP growth to moderate to 6.5% in FY2026-27 (FY27), down from approximately 6.8–7% in the current fi...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
WTO fails to reach consensus on key e-commerce moratorium, reforms
The WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé (MC14) concluded without agreement on either the e-commerce moratorium extension or meaningful institutional reform...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
West Asia conflict sparks 60 pc gas price hike for fertiliser plants
The ongoing West Asia conflict — which intensified around February 28, 2026 and has effectively disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes — has pushed natura...
India’s April–February fiscal deficit at Rs 12.53 lakh crore, narrows on-year to 80.4% of FY26 aim
India's central government fiscal deficit for April–February FY2025-26 stood at ₹12.53 lakh crore (approximately ₹12.5 trillion), equivalent to 80.4% of the ...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
Away from Middle East war zone, many battles unfold on the table
The WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé ended in deadlock, with the e-commerce moratorium lapsing, WTO institutional reforms stalled, and intellectual prop...
Science & Technology
Environment & Ecology
Economics
5 min
Bio-bitumen technology can help tackle air pollution and reduce imports: Jitendra Singh
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) jointly developed a technology called "Bio-Bitumen via Pyr...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
WTO meet concludes; no consensus on extension of e-commerce duty moratorium
The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded in Yaoundé, Cameroon, without reaching consensus on extending the moratorium on customs duties on elec...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India's invisible receipts grow 56% to $464.189 billion in April-Dec period
India's inward receipts from international trade in services, investment income, and remittances grew 56% year-on-year to $464.189 billion during April–Decem...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Israel, Iran war: ‘Situation very vulnerable,' Urea output impacted, India govt official says
The escalating conflict in West Asia has created a "very vulnerable" situation for India's domestic urea production, according to a senior government officia...
RBI’s new forex cap to stem rupee slide: Why are banks worried?
The Reserve Bank of India issued a directive on March 27, 2026, requiring all authorised dealer banks to cap their Net Open Position in Rupee (NOP-INR) at $1...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
What is the World Trade Organization e-commerce moratorium?
The WTO's e-commerce duty moratorium — a standing agreement since 1998 that prohibits customs duties on electronic transmissions — came under review at MC14 ...
Polity & Governance
Economics
5 min
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Underutilised fast-track process given new creditor-initiated insolvency framework, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Lok Sabha took up the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 for consideration and passing on March 30, 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmal...
Polity & Governance
Economics
Social Issues
5 min
Centre allocates PDS kerosene to States, UTs in 60-day emergency measure to ease LPG pressure
The Central Government has made an ad hoc allocation of PDS Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to States and Union Territories for 60 days to ensure households faci...
Polity & Governance
Economics
5 min
Export rule-breaking: A good many offences could soon see punishments reduced
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 27, 2026, by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, p...
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
What changes will RBI’s new rules bring to digital payments from April 1?
The Reserve Bank of India's new framework on Authentication Mechanisms for Digital Payment Transactions, 2025 comes into force on April 1, 2026, making two-f...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
WTO talks conclude; no consensus on extension of e-commerce duty moratorium
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded in Yaounde, Cameroon after four days of talks, without reaching consensus on extending the moratorium on...
Polity & Governance
Economics
Social Issues
5 min
Centre allows temporary kerosene distribution in kerosene-free states, UTs amid LPG supply concerns
The Central Government has authorised an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to 21 States and Union Territories...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Australia seeks 'another crack' at trade deal with India in coming weeks
Australia is seeking to resume trade negotiations with India in the coming weeks, aiming to advance a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Will the Iran war lead to food inflation?
The US-Israel military strikes on Iran (February 28, 2026) and the subsequent disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz triggered a surge in global...