Economy & Policy News

The most immediate impact would be on India's current account deficit. This concern has pushed the rupee to a record low and forced the central bank to sell dollars from its reserves

The policy design, size of the incentives and the overall budget are still being finalised and may change during the inter-ministerial consultations

The gas crunch is rippling through the economy, raising fears about a spike in prices and a drop in output in some sectors

The US has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major trading partners, including India, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, after the SC struck down much of Trump's tariff programme

India will soon receive two cargoes each of crude oil and LNG via routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz as refiners boost LPG production to ease supply pressures

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act aims to regulate the country's debt level by restricting fiscal and revenue deficits as a percentage of GDP

Textile mills, engineering units, and sports goods makers across Ludhiana and Jalandhar test a fragile export revival

India's capacity additions are expected to touch nearly Rs 3.6 trillion in March FY26, led by manufacturing projects, though geopolitical tensions in West Asia could cloud future private investments

Revised policy may ease startup funding and support IPO-bound companies while maintaining security oversight

A prolonged West Asia conflict could strain India's fiscal position through higher fertiliser subsidies, rising import costs and weaker revenue growth

Automatic-route investment applies only to global entities with up to 10% Chinese ownership; firms registered in China must still seek government approval

India plans an indigenous Virtual Asset Lab to detect unregistered offshore crypto platforms as regulators tighten oversight following FATF concerns over money-laundering risks

Automatic route allowed for stakes below 10%

Rising global oil prices may intensify financial pressure on India's state-owned oil companies as retail fuel prices remain largely unchanged, says Moody's

Crisil projects India's economy to grow 7.1 per cent in FY27 on consumption and investment, but warns West Asia tensions and trade frictions pose downside risks

Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal asks officials to prepare a roadmap to address industry challenges as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions strain maritime trade

Select FDI proposals from land-border countries in sectors such as batteries, rare earths and electronics will be processed within 60 days under revised Press Note 3 rules

A petroleum ministry official said refineries are currently operating at full capacity to meet energy demand, while measures are being taken to stabilise gas and LPG supply

S&P Global Ratings warns India's limited strategic energy reserves and heavy import dependence heighten vulnerability to supply disruptions in West Asia

In February 2026, India began easing its restrictions on buying Chinese equipment