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India faces very high credit exposure to water-management risks: Moody's
Moody's assigns India its highest water-risk score, citing groundwater depletion, ageing infrastructure and fragmented water governance
India faces very high credit exposure to water-management risks: Moody's
Moody's assigns India its highest water-risk score, citing groundwater depletion, ageing infrastructure and fragmented water governance
Nabard appoints G Ramesh Kumar as new Chief General Manager of Assam unit
Kumar assumed the responsibility from Loken Das with immediate effect, Nabard said in a statement
 "Nabard appoints G Ramesh Kumar as new Chief General Manager of Assam unit")
India faces very high credit exposure to water-management risks: Moody's
Moody's assigns India its highest water-risk score, citing groundwater depletion, ageing infrastructure and fragmented water governance
 "India faces very high credit exposure to water-management risks: Moody's")
Outward remittances under RBI's LRS down 7.85% in April 2026: Bulletin
Decline in international travel-related spending amid geopolitical uncertainty weighed on outward remittances under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme
 "Outward remittances under RBI's LRS down 7.85% in April 2026: Bulletin")
Russian oil imports may hit record high in June on discounts, supply curbs
Until June 20, Russia contributed to nearly 50 per cent of India's total crude oil imports in the month, showed data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler
 "Russian oil imports may hit record high in June on discounts, supply curbs")
India-EU trade pact likely by year-end, operational in early 2027: Delphin
EU Ambassador Herve Delphin says legal vetting of the India-EU trade pact is nearing completion, with signing expected by year-end and implementation likely in early 2027
 "India-EU trade pact likely by year-end, operational in early 2027: Delphin")
High oil prices drive surge in Chinese EV sales, charging networks lag
Iran war-driven fuel price surge accelerates EV adoption across Asia and Africa, boosting Chinese automakers while exposing major gaps in charging infrastructure
 "High oil prices drive surge in Chinese EV sales, charging networks lag")
Net FDI quadruples to $6.58 billion in April 2026, shows RBI data
Gross FDI inflows rose 65 per cent year-on-year, while lower repatriation by foreign investors helped push net foreign direct investment sharply higher
 "Net FDI quadruples to $6.58 billion in April 2026, shows RBI data")
Centre seeks stakeholder views on medical devices exempt from GTE norms
Department of Pharmaceuticals invites stakeholder comments on proposed additions and deletions to the list of medical devices exempted from Global Trade Enquiry requirements
 "Centre seeks stakeholder views on medical devices exempt from GTE norms")
Foreign currency inflows to support domestic liquidity: RBI's MPC member
The growth-inflation outlook remains clouded despite easing West Asia tensions, with risks from food prices and supply chains, says Bhattacharya
 "Foreign currency inflows to support domestic liquidity: RBI's MPC member")
Ahead of Greer visit, Piyush Goyal says July 24 deadline 'not my worry'
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India does not negotiate trade agreements under deadlines as USTR Jamieson Greer arrives for talks on the interim trade deal
 "Ahead of Greer visit, Piyush Goyal says July 24 deadline 'not my worry'")
Commerce ministry calls for govt-level talks on concerns over metal scrap
The ministry has sought engagement with the EU over its Waste Shipment Regulation amid concerns that restrictions on scrap exports could affect Indian industry
 "Commerce ministry calls for govt-level talks on concerns over metal scrap")
Four India-bound ships with 0.18 mn tonnes of fertilisers clear Hormuz
Four fertiliser ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal, easing concerns over supplies for India's agriculture sector
 "Four India-bound ships with 0.18 mn tonnes of fertilisers clear Hormuz")
India's core sector growth slows to seven-month low of 0.5% in May
Coal output contracted 9.3 per cent in May, marking a 10-month low, while growth in petroleum refinery products slumped to a 42- month low of -8.7 per cent
 "India's core sector growth slows to seven-month low of 0.5% in May")
Guardrails cut MFI securitised pool overdues by 60%, says Crisil Ratings
Crisil Ratings says lending guardrails have improved portfolio quality and credit discipline, leading to a sharp reduction in overdue build-up in microfinance securitised pools
 "Guardrails cut MFI securitised pool overdues by 60%, says Crisil Ratings")
Four fertiliser ships clear Strait of Hormuz; head to Indian ports
The ministry said it continues to work closely with state governments, distribution agencies and cooperative networks to ensure fertiliser security remains "strong, stable and well managed"
 "Four fertiliser ships clear Strait of Hormuz; head to Indian ports")
World Bank approves $1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creation
The programme builds on reforms undertaken in recent years, including tax simplification, trade integration, regulatory changes, and measures to improve the business environment
 "World Bank approves $1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creation")
India's core sector growth slows to seven-month low of 0.5% in May
The expansion during the month under review is slightly down compared to April, when these sectors grew by 1.8 per cent
 "India's core sector growth slows to seven-month low of 0.5% in May")
India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal
New Delhi is seeking tariff concessions superior to those offered to competing Asian economies as it works towards finalising a bilateral trade agreement with the United States
 "India seeks tariff advantage over peers in push to finalise US trade deal")