Economy

West Asia crisis a 'live balance of payments stress test': CEA Nageswaran

OMCs losing ₹1K cr a day, says Puri; doesn't rule out fuel price hike

'Permitted unless prohibited': NITI Aayog's next-gen reforms guidebook

Govt looking to clear regulatory 'cholesterol': Gauba

How NPS Swasthya model may reshape elderly healthcare financing in India

PFRDA's proposed NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme seeks to combine retirement savings with healthcare financing, potentially reshaping elderly-care funding beyond traditional insurance models

India's retail Inflation at 3.48% in April on higher food prices

Retail inflation inched up to 3.48% in April as food prices rose further, while experts warned of indirect pressure from higher global energy costs and a potentially weak monsoon

Mandaviya calls for joint effort to tackle worker issues during crises

Mandaviya said the government has readied the facility for withdrawal of 75 per cent of provident fund (PF) balance through ATMs and will soon roll it out

Moody's slashes 2026 India growth forecast to 6% amid high energy costs

Moody's said India is 'particularly vulnerable' to high oil prices given its heavy reliance on imported crude and LNG

West Asia conflict: Govt may rework strategic oil and gas reserves

Amid the West Asia crisis, the government is considering expanding India's crude oil, gas and LPG reserves to strengthen long-term energy security

Rupee hits fresh low of 95.75 per dollar amid crude oil, FPI pressure

Worst-performing Asian currency in 2026, second-worst since Iran war

Unlock value of existing gold through GMS, says Gem & Jewellery Council

Jewellery industry bodies and retailers back push to mobilise India's large stock of idle household gold through a strengthened Gold Monetisation Scheme

India plans 500 delegations, outreach to industry to boost FTA utilisation

Since 2021, India has finalised trade deals with Mauritius, the UAE, Australia, Oman, New Zealand, EFTA bloc, UK and the EU.

Can India's cotton mission deliver without adopting new technology?

Experts argue that India's Mission for Cotton Productivity may struggle to revive yields and exports unless next-generation genetic technologies and science-led reforms are adopted

Uday Kotak asks India, India Inc to prepare for shocks from W Asian crisis

Kotak backs PM's austerity push; warns of navigation challenges amid a global tribal mindset

What is driving the volatility in India's spot power prices?

Rising renewable energy generation, erratic weather patterns and supply-demand mismatches are triggering sharp swings in India's spot electricity prices across market segments

How govt's E85, E100 push tests India's ethanol supply and storage limits

India is preparing the ground for E85 and E100 fuels, but moving beyond E20 will depend on whether the country can produce enough ethanol, store it safely, and distribute it efficiently at scale

Govt may soon assess oil firms' ₹2 trillion under-recoveries: Hardeep Puri

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said state-run oil companies are facing mounting losses from frozen fuel prices amid rising crude oil costs and geopolitical tensions

Govt revises release date for annual and Q4 GDP estimates to June 7

The ministry said the change was necessitated because some "critical datasets become available only after a lag of up to two months"

Uttar Pradesh govt approves thermal power project of ₹33,000 crore

Apart from ramping up thermal power, the state government is also boosting its solar and renewable energy portfolio

India, Russia in advanced talks for critical minerals agreement: Report

New Delhi has signed critical minerals agreements with Argentina, Australia and Japan, and is in talks with Peru and Chile on broader bilateral agreements that also include critical minerals

India has ample fuel stocks, but OMC losses may hit ₹1 trillion: Puri

At the same time, the minister acknowledged growing fiscal stress from keeping retail fuel prices unchanged

Revamped survey looks to finally crack India's household income puzzle

India's first dedicated household income survey aims to fill a decades-old statistical gap, but experts warn that under-reporting, informal work and non-response could still distort the picture