Economy
Labour ministry consults industry on migrant worker welfare framework plans
The labour ministry has started consultations with industry bodies on migrant worker welfare, focusing on housing, portability of benefits and registration reforms
 "Labour ministry consults industry on migrant worker welfare framework plans")
Goyal's Canada visit to accelerate CEPA negotiations, deepen energy ties
Piyush Goyal's Canada visit is set to push CEPA talks forward, with energy security, clean energy and trade diversification in focus
 "Goyal's Canada visit to accelerate CEPA negotiations, deepen energy ties")
Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy ties, trade and Indo-Pacific security
India and the US discussed energy security, trade, immigration and Indo-Pacific maritime safety as Marco Rubio sought to reassure New Delhi on bilateral ties
 "Jaishankar, Rubio discuss energy ties, trade and Indo-Pacific security")
Weekly economy wrap: Fuel price hikes, rupee slide add to CAD pressure
From fuel hikes to a record RBI dividend, the week ending May 24 showed how global oil, imports, heatwaves and policy buffers are shaping India's macro outlook
 "Weekly economy wrap: Fuel price hikes, rupee slide add to CAD pressure")
Fuel austerity dampens outlook for India's annual product demand growth
Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by about Rs 5 per litre each in three instalments since May 15 as oil companies passed on a part of soaring international oil prices to consumers
 "Fuel austerity dampens outlook for India's annual product demand growth")
'India should focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters'
The immediate priority should be to ensure that these negotiated benefits translate into actual claims at the border, said experts
 "'India should focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters'")
'Govt in advanced stage of consultation on cotton import duty removal'
Ministries, including finance, textiles, and agriculture, are deliberating on the duty, with the textile industry seeking its removal to mitigate cost pressures on domestic companies due to high price
 "'Govt in advanced stage of consultation on cotton import duty removal'")
Ahead of nationwide rollout, Centre releases draft rules on VB-G RAM G Act
Provides labour budget for 45 crore persondays of work in June 2026 ahead of rollout
 "Ahead of nationwide rollout, Centre releases draft rules on VB-G RAM G Act")
India's exports rise 13.8% in April; FDI hits record $95 billion: Goyal
He also said that while the world is going through a turmoil, India is relentlessly rising on global stage as it is recording health growth in exports and foreign direct investment (FDI)
 "India's exports rise 13.8% in April; FDI hits record $95 billion: Goyal")
Goyal to visit Canada next week to boost FTA talks, attract investments
He said that a series of meetings is in the pipeline with leaders and businesses in Ottawa and Toronto
 "Goyal to visit Canada next week to boost FTA talks, attract investments")
Centre launches Bhavya scheme to set up 100 industrial parks across country
According to the minister, the Centre expects states to provide a favourable environment to encourage industrial development
 "Centre launches Bhavya scheme to set up 100 industrial parks across country")
India seeks advantage over rivals as US trade pact nears finalisation
Goyal said Monday that while the first phase of the deal has been finalized, efforts are underway to ensure India gets preferential access to the US market compared with competitors
 "India seeks advantage over rivals as US trade pact nears finalisation")
India tech giants struggle to recover from $115 billion stock rout
The companies rose to prominence in the late 1990s by helping Western firms solve the Y2K bug, which had threatened computer chaos at the turn of the millennium
 "India tech giants struggle to recover from $115 billion stock rout")
Path being cleared for temporary removal of cotton import duty curbs
Government may temporarily scrap cotton import duty from July to October as textile mills seek relief amid soaring prices and supply concerns
 "Path being cleared for temporary removal of cotton import duty curbs")
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 87-91 paise; third time since May 15
Prices were hiked by ₹3 a litre on May 15, followed by a 90 paise increase on May 19
 "Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 87-91 paise; third time since May 15")
CNG prices hiked by ₹1; third increase in 10 days amid West Asia conflict
CNG in Delhi now costs ₹81.09 per kg, while prices in Noida, Ghaziabad and Greater Noida have risen to ₹89.70 per kg after the latest revision
 "CNG prices hiked by ₹1; third increase in 10 days amid West Asia conflict")
India eyes next leap in power transmission with 1,150 kV UHV integration
India is planning to integrate a 1,150 kV ultra high voltage transmission system into its power grid to support large-scale renewable energy expansion and long-distance power transfer
 "India eyes next leap in power transmission with 1,150 kV UHV integration")
Goyal discusses ways to boost manufacturing with industry representatives
Piyush Goyal reviews plans to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce imports amid supply chain disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis
 "Goyal discusses ways to boost manufacturing with industry representatives")
Rising crude oil prices a challenge for external sector: RBI's report
RBI warns elevated crude oil prices and supply pressures could fuel inflation risks and strain India's external sector despite resilient growth
 "Rising crude oil prices a challenge for external sector: RBI's report")
Net FDI into India rises sharply to $7.65 billion in FY26: RBI data
Net FDI into India rises sharply in FY26, aided by higher gross inflows and reinvested earnings, though portfolio investment flows remain weak
 "Net FDI into India rises sharply to $7.65 billion in FY26: RBI data")