Economy
StatsGuru: The tides and the troughs of the Modi era's economic record
As the Modi government completes 12 years, India has grown into a larger economy with lower inflation and unemployment, though external vulnerabilities persist
 "StatsGuru: The tides and the troughs of the Modi era's economic record")
BS Poll: Rising fuel and fertiliser bills may drag FY27 growth to 6.5%
India's GDP growth is expected to slow to 6.5% in FY27 as oil prices, geopolitical tensions and weak monsoon prospects weigh on economic activity
 "BS Poll: Rising fuel and fertiliser bills may drag FY27 growth to 6.5%")
'India pharma resilient despite disruptions; no blanket price hike planned'
India's pharma sector remains resilient despite West Asia disruptions, as the government advances biopharma, R&D and bulk drug manufacturing initiatives
 "'India pharma resilient despite disruptions; no blanket price hike planned'")
Chile's demands on some 'sensitive' items hold up Cepa negotiations
India and Chile are targeting an October conclusion of Cepa talks, but differences over market access for products such as wine, salmon, fruits and gold remain unresolved
 "Chile's demands on some 'sensitive' items hold up Cepa negotiations")
PSU external borrowings may top $15 bn on RBI's concessional swap window
State-owned enterprises are expected to accelerate overseas fundraising to tap a funding-cost advantage of about 3 per cent under RBI's new forex swap facility
 "PSU external borrowings may top $15 bn on RBI's concessional swap window")
Oil Marketing Companies losing ₹700 per cylinder despite price hikes: Govt
Domestic LPG cylinder price raised by ₹29
 "Oil Marketing Companies losing ₹700 per cylinder despite price hikes: Govt")
Odisha clears ₹3,793 crore investment proposals, to create 20,000 new jobs
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority approved 24 projects across 14 districts, with textiles, manufacturing, tourism and clean energy leading job creation
 "Odisha clears ₹3,793 crore investment proposals, to create 20,000 new jobs")
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")
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