Economy & Policy News
Private capex intentions dip 16.5% to ₹9.55 trillion in FY27: NSO survey
Private sector capex intentions decline 16.5 per cent to Rs 9.55 trillion in FY27, reflecting a cautious investment outlook despite modest rise in per-enterprise spending
 "Private capex intentions dip 16.5% to ₹9.55 trillion in FY27: NSO survey")
India's LPG supply shortage shows no sign of easing as new route opens
On the positive side, a new route, bypassing Hormuz, opened for India's LPG supplies from Saudi Arabia. But there is a supply shortage for March and a much bigger one for April as of date
 "India's LPG supply shortage shows no sign of easing as new route opens")
India's growth not broad-based enough to create jobs: Jayati Ghosh
India's economic growth has not translated into sufficient job creation, with weak formal employment and low female participation, says economist Jayati Ghosh
 "India's growth not broad-based enough to create jobs: Jayati Ghosh")
China to recoup 2% share in Indian FDI after Press Note 3 changes: Report
Easing of Press Note 3 norms is expected to unlock a pipeline of pending proposals, potentially driving a near-term uptick in inflows from China, including Hong Kong, the report said
 "China to recoup 2% share in Indian FDI after Press Note 3 changes: Report")
No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman
The finance minister emphasised that there is no discontinuation of the said tax exemption
 "No proposal for complete farm loan waiver under consideration: Sitharaman")
7 coal gasification projects worth ₹64,000 cr to be set up: G Kishan Reddy
The minister highlighted that the Modi-government during the last 12 years has brought several reforms in the coal sector
 "7 coal gasification projects worth ₹64,000 cr to be set up: G Kishan Reddy")
Sugar mills rush export deals on record-low rupee, rising global prices
Shipments from the world's second biggest sugar producer will help Asian and African consumers to secure sugar at lower prices amid rising freight and global prices
 "Sugar mills rush export deals on record-low rupee, rising global prices")
Two Indian vessels carrying LPG are in transit through Strait of Hormuz
The two supertankers were signaling Indian ownership instead of a destination, but are likely to be heading to India, which has been facing acute shortages of LPG, used as cooking gas
 "Two Indian vessels carrying LPG are in transit through Strait of Hormuz")
Disruptions from West Asia war threaten to derail India's growth momentum
Generations of Indian workers and businesses have turned the Arab side of the Gulf into a vital appendage of their own country
 "Disruptions from West Asia war threaten to derail India's growth momentum")
Govt orders Tata Power's 4 GW Gujarat coal plant to run full-tilt in summer
Move aims to meet peak summer demand, avoid power shortages
 "Govt orders Tata Power's 4 GW Gujarat coal plant to run full-tilt in summer")
Rise in industrial diesel price hits sugar mills and mining sector
Sharp rise in industrial diesel prices raises transport and input costs, putting pressure on sugar mills' cash flows and mining operations across sectors
 "Rise in industrial diesel price hits sugar mills and mining sector")
Fuel crisis shuts aluminium extrusion plants amid West Asia conflict
LPG supply dries up, PNG cuts and rising input costs disrupt operations, forcing plant shutdowns and slashing output as firms struggle to service loans
 "Fuel crisis shuts aluminium extrusion plants amid West Asia conflict")
30-day US waiver: Indian refiners upbeat on buying Iranian crude oil
Awaiting clarity on payment mechanisms
 "30-day US waiver: Indian refiners upbeat on buying Iranian crude oil")
New Income-Tax rules: Registration to become simpler for charitable trusts
New Income-tax Rules, 2026 introduce a single registration form and cut record retention to six years, reducing compliance burden for charitable trusts and non-profits
 "New Income-Tax rules: Registration to become simpler for charitable trusts")
StatsGuru: Crude reality of India's import dependence to meet fuel demand
In each of the past 12 years, there has been a drop in domestic crude production
 "StatsGuru: Crude reality of India's import dependence to meet fuel demand")
Capex pours into 3 states, yet efficiency blooms elsewhere: Report
UP, Maharashtra, and Gujarat dominate capital expenditure, while Karnataka and Telangana lead in capital efficiency, highlighting divergence in investment patterns across states
 "Capex pours into 3 states, yet efficiency blooms elsewhere: Report")
Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as gas crisis hits sectors
The total LPG allocation increases to 50 per cent for commercial users with the latest additional 20 per cent allocation
 "Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as gas crisis hits sectors")
Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output improves
Later, a fifth of their supplies were restored, and the government offered an additional 10 per cent, subject to states expediting piped gas projects
 "Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as domestic output improves")
West Asia crisis hits rice exports from MP's Raisen, Balaghat districts
Basmati rice from Raisen and boiled non-basmati rice from Balaghat have a distinct identity and are exported to many foreign countries, including the Gulf
 "West Asia crisis hits rice exports from MP's Raisen, Balaghat districts")
Super-rich tax may address inequality, says former CEA Kaushik Basu
Kaushik Basu says progressive taxation on very high incomes can reduce inequality without weakening enterprise, while experts stress restoring trust through jobs and welfare systems
 "Super-rich tax may address inequality, says former CEA Kaushik Basu")