Economy
Fuel, LPG price hikes a war fallout, PM handled it effectively: Fadnavis
Fadnavis links fuel and LPG price hikes to the Iran-US conflict, saying the Centre has managed to cushion the impact despite global energy pressures
 "Fuel, LPG price hikes a war fallout, PM handled it effectively: Fadnavis")
Indian households pay among lowest cooking gas prices globally: Govt
The government said India was among few countries able to maintain uninterrupted energy shipments through Hormuz during the crisis, ensuring there was no shortage of LPG or other petroleum products
 "Indian households pay among lowest cooking gas prices globally: Govt")
Weekly economy wrap: RBI rate pause, GDP beat frame week of policy shifts
RBI's policy hold and India's stronger-than-expected GDP growth anchored a week marked by firm PMIs, fuel-price risks, trade talks and fresh Cabinet approvals
 "Weekly economy wrap: RBI rate pause, GDP beat frame week of policy shifts")
LPG prices hiked again by ₹29 per cylinder as costs surge globally
The latest hike takes the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi to ₹942 as global fuel costs surge amid the West Asia crisis
 "LPG prices hiked again by ₹29 per cylinder as costs surge globally")
Domestic LPG price hiked by ₹29 per cylinder, second rise in 3 months
The price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi will rise to ₹942 from ₹913 with effect from June 7
 "Domestic LPG price hiked by ₹29 per cylinder, second rise in 3 months")
India remains world's fastest-growing major economy: Rajnath Singh
As India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat, this growth story continues to create new opportunities and strengthen the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, Singh said further in his post
 "India remains world's fastest-growing major economy: Rajnath Singh")
How oil avoided a $200 surge despite the biggest supply shock ever
Governments around the globe coordinated a historic release of strategic reserves, while Gulf producers rerouted shipments through alternative export routes
 "How oil avoided a $200 surge despite the biggest supply shock ever")
PM chairs meeting of Economic Advisory Council, discusses growth strategy
Various reforms to improve ease of living and ease of doing business were also discussed during the meeting
 "PM chairs meeting of Economic Advisory Council, discusses growth strategy")
India, US may execute 1st phase of bilateral trade pact by mid July: Goyal
India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of their trade pact, with both sides aiming to sign a preferential access agreement by mid-July
 "India, US may execute 1st phase of bilateral trade pact by mid July: Goyal")
India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis
Full-year GDP growth pegged at 7.7%
 "India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis")
Achieving energy self-reliance is key amid global crises: PM Modi
PM Modi said India has remained resilient through global crises, highlighting self-reliance, energy security and infrastructure-led growth
 "Achieving energy self-reliance is key amid global crises: PM Modi")
RBI, govt charm offensive may draw up to $50 billion global flows
Bond tax exemption, easier access for foreign funds may help cover FY27 BoP gap
 "RBI, govt charm offensive may draw up to $50 billion global flows")
Gross FDI may cross $100 billion in FY27: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta
Gross FDI inflows may surpass $100 billion in FY27, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said, citing strong investment momentum despite global uncertainty
 "Gross FDI may cross $100 billion in FY27: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta")
RBI swap support: Hedge-cost relief likely to lift FCNR(B) rates by 200 bps
RBI to bear hedging costs on FCNR(B) deposits till Sept 2026, aiming to boost NRI inflows and support the rupee amid weak capital flows
 "RBI swap support: Hedge-cost relief likely to lift FCNR(B) rates by 200 bps")
Centre may have overshot debt-to-GDP ratio in FY26, shows Mospi data
Lower-than-expected nominal GDP growth may have pushed the Centre's debt ratio to 57.85 per cent in FY26, making its fiscal consolidation path steeper ahead
 "Centre may have overshot debt-to-GDP ratio in FY26, shows Mospi data")
India can return to over 7% growth path in FY28: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
West Asia crisis may weigh on FY27 outlook, says Nageswaran
 "India can return to over 7% growth path in FY28: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran")
Datanomics: Indian economy slips to 6th spot on rupee weakness
India's GDP rose to ₹346.36 trillion in FY26, but rupee depreciation against the US dollar kept the country behind the UK and Japan in global economic rankings
 "Datanomics: Indian economy slips to 6th spot on rupee weakness")
Investment gained momentum, consumption steady in FY26: NSO data
Investment demand strengthened in FY26 as capital formation accelerated, while consumption remained resilient and government spending growth moderated
 "Investment gained momentum, consumption steady in FY26: NSO data")
Rupee logs best day in two months on RBI's foreign flow measures
RBI's foreign flow measures help Indian currency appreciate to 94.94 against dollar
 "Rupee logs best day in two months on RBI's foreign flow measures")
E25 shift should come before flex-fuel move: PMO advisor Tarun Kapoor
PM's adviser says ethanol blending should rise to E25 before India transitions to flex-fuel vehicles and E100, while electric mobility remains central to energy security
 "E25 shift should come before flex-fuel move: PMO advisor Tarun Kapoor")