Economics
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India’s March retail inflation quickens to 3.4% as US war on Iran disrupts global trade flows
India's retail inflation (CPI-based) ticked up to 3.4% in March 2026, from 3.21% in February — still below the RBI's 4% medium-term target Consumer Food Pric...
Sitharaman accuses Stalin of creating false narrative over Centre’s advisory on paddy bonus
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of creating "false narratives" over a January 9, 2026 advisory letter...
Southwest monsoon to be 8% below Long Period Average: IMD
IMD's April 2026 long-range forecast places the southwest monsoon at 92% of the Long Period Average — 8 percentage points below the normal threshold. The for...
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea over MSP linked to cost of cultivation
The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union Government and other respondents, including the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), on a plea s...
IMD flags below-normal monsoon for 2026; rainfall seen at 92% of long-term average
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its first long-range forecast on April 13, 2026, predicting below-normal southwest monsoon rainfall for th...
Why energy shock from Iran war has not spread to food
Despite Brent crude oil crossing $100 per barrel following the 2026 Iran war and US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, global food prices have not spiked prop...
Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on April 12, 2026 that the US Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of marathon peace negot...
US-Iran peace talk failure to hit market recovery; rupee; oil may see setback
The failure of US-Iran peace negotiations has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with stocks, currency, and energy markets all expected to take signi...
Mazagon Dock acquires controlling stake in Colombo dockyard for $26.8 m, move will help counter China's control of Lanka port
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, completed the acquisition of a 51...
First batch of BrahMos made in Lucknow delivered to Army; national security is collective duty of every citizen, not just forces: Rajnath
The first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles manufactured at the new BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow was formally flagged off an...
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway to cut travel time to 2.5 hours: How it compares with flight and train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026 The 210-km, 12/6-lane access-controlled expressway cuts travel time ...
RBI proposes ‘Kill Switch’ to secure digital payments: What it means
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a 'Kill Switch' feature as part of a comprehensive discussion paper on digital payment security, inviting public...
West Asia crisis may push India’s current account deficit to 2% of GDP: Crisil
Rating agency Crisil warned that a prolonged West Asia crisis and elevated crude oil prices could push India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) to approximately...
India’s marine exports surge to ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, Govt sets ₹1 lakh crore target
India's marine product exports reached ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, more than doubling from ₹30,213 crore in 2013-14, registering strong long-term growth driven...
From diesel to daylight: How government solar schemes are powering India’s farmers
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uttham Mahabhiyan) scheme has enabled over 10 lakh solar pumps to be installed or solarized across India, h...
The next energy leap: Replicating ethanol’s success in diesel
Analysts are examining how India can replicate the dramatic success of its Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) for petrol in the diesel segment, which accounts ...
Call to quantify bat poop nutrition for crops
Researchers and conservationists have called for systematic quantification of the nutritional value of bat guano (droppings) for agricultural use as a natura...
Iran and Strait of Hormuz: A lone battle for control
With the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in early 2026, Iran's decades-long strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz has moved from theoretical threat...
PM Modi to inaugurate Dehradun-Delhi Expressway on April 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026 The 210-km, 12/6-lane access-controlled expressway cuts travel time ...
Tax Dept to resume Tiger Global reassessment, says GAAR relief won’t alter SC ruling
The Income Tax department has decided to resume reassessment proceedings against Tiger Global Management's India investments following the Supreme Court's la...