Economics
International Relations
5 min
LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat’s Mundra Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz
The Indian LPG tanker Shivalik safely arrived at Gujarat's Mundra Port after successfully navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India in talks for six FTAs with Australia, Sri Lanka, Peru, Chile and others
The Commerce Ministry confirmed that India is currently in active Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with six countries: Australia (CECA), Sri Lanka (ET...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
5 min
India may soften new grid-supply rules for renewable power producers
India is reconsidering proposed tighter grid-supply penalties for wind and solar power producers under the Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) after develop...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
India ‘engaged’ with U.S. on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary as officials warn of delays
India's Commerce Secretary confirmed that India remains "engaged" with the US on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), but government officials are warning of d...
Environment & Ecology
Economics
5 min
Green public procurement is key to decarbonising India’s steel and cement sectors
A Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) study, released in February 2026 in collaboration with Climate Catalyst, found that mandating 26% certified green st...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
India, US trade deal to be signed once tariff architecture is in place: Official
A senior Indian government official stated in March 2026 that the interim trade agreement between India and the United States will be formally signed once th...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
DPIIT notifies changes in FDI norms for China, other land border sharing countries
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified amendments to India's FDI policy under Press Note 3, relaxing investment restric...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
EU, India focus on implementing FTA, defence deal: Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar focused on implementing the India-EU Free Tr...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
India's trade deficit narrows on month to $27.1 billion in Feb; Tariff uncertainty, Iran conflict loom
India's merchandise trade deficit for February 2026 stood at USD 27.1 billion — narrower than January 2026's USD 34.68 billion but sharply higher than Februa...
Polity & Governance
Economics
4 min
India needs outcome-driven urban policy, says EAC-PM paper
A working paper titled "India's Hidden Urbanisation and its Policy Implications" authored by EAC-PM member Shamika Ravi (with consultants Manuj Joshi and Apu...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
India’s exports to US fall 13 pc in Feb; trade gap with China crosses USD 100 bn
India's merchandise exports to the United States declined approximately 12.88% year-on-year to USD 6.88 billion in February 2026, attributed to the impact of...
Science & Technology
Economics
Polity & Governance
4 min
CCI issues guidance note advising enterprises to conduct self-audits on AI tools to avoid competition risks
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has issued a guidance note urging enterprises to conduct self-audits of their AI tools to identify and address hidd...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-US trade deal to be signed when Trump re-establishes tariff rates, Trade Secy says
India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that India remains engaged with the US for a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement, but will sign only after...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
India inks terms of reference with Philippines, Maldives for trade pact talks
India's Department of Commerce inked Terms of Reference (ToR) with the Philippines for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and with the Maldives for a Free ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Iran war begins to bomb the GST bonanza. What can happen?
Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia following the conflict that began on February 28, 2026, are threatening to reverse the consumer demand boost ge...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Support measures for exporters on anvil to deal with West Asia crisis
The Commerce Ministry is finalising a support package for Indian exporters hit by disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict that escalated on February ...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
The balancing act: How India is stepping up engagement with Iran as Hormuz crisis deepens
India has adopted a direct diplomatic engagement strategy with Iran to secure safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been ef...
Economics
Polity & Governance
5 min
Centre pushes ₹71,000 crore highway projects in West Bengal; links all 23 district HQs
The Central Government has pushed forward highway projects worth approximately ₹71,000 crore in West Bengal, designed to connect all 23 district headquarters...
Economics
Environment & Ecology
Social Issues
6 min
Dodging tigers and the law: In rural Madhya Pradesh, LPG shortage drives many into forests
LPG shortages in rural Madhya Pradesh — exacerbated by the March 2026 price hike of ₹60 per cylinder triggered by Iran conflict disruptions to Hormuz supply ...
Polity & Governance
Economics
5 min
E-KYC now mandatory for all domestic LPG consumers amid supply shortage
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has made biometric Aadhaar authentication (E-KYC) mandatory for all domestic LPG consumers. The E-KYC mandate comes...