Economy
States' mkt borrowing share in deficit funding rises to 76.3% in FY26: RBI
Borrowing programme for 2026-27 would be managed in an orderly manner, keeping in view fiscal deficit goals and evolving market conditions
 "States' mkt borrowing share in deficit funding rises to 76.3% in FY26: RBI")
A beginner's guide to the IIP ahead of the release of the new series
India adopts a new IIP series with 2022-23 as the base year, expanding sectoral coverage and updating the basket to better reflect the economy
 "A beginner's guide to the IIP ahead of the release of the new series")
India, US chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1
India and the US will begin talks to finalise an interim trade pact as both sides reassess tariff commitments amid a changed US trade regime
 "India, US chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1")
India, Canada officials express optimism over ongoing trade pact talks
The development comes days after India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the two countries were looking to conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement before the end of this year
 "India, Canada officials express optimism over ongoing trade pact talks")
Weekly economy wrap: Fuel costs and trade talks drive policy week
From fuel costs to cotton duty relief and mining reforms, the week showed how global volatility is shaping India's inflation and trade response
 "Weekly economy wrap: Fuel costs and trade talks drive policy week")
India's fuel exports may revive after slumping amid Ukraine, Iran conflicts
Western nations facing shortages are reconsidering sanctions on fuels made from Russian crude oil
 "India's fuel exports may revive after slumping amid Ukraine, Iran conflicts")
Centre revises fuel export levies for June 1-15; domestic rates unchanged
The Centre has retained the export levy on diesel at ₹13.5 per litre, while fixing the duty on petrol exports at ₹1.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports at ₹9.5 per litre
 "Centre revises fuel export levies for June 1-15; domestic rates unchanged")
India, Eurasian Economic Union discussing interim trade deal: Russia
Reshetnikov's remarks came hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin said negotiations on trade liberalisation between India and the EAEU had gained momentum
 "India, Eurasian Economic Union discussing interim trade deal: Russia")
Govt exempts import duty on cotton for five months till October 30
The Centre has exempted cotton imports from customs duty and AIDC till October 31, aiming to improve domestic availability and lower raw material costs for textile manufacturers
 "Govt exempts import duty on cotton for five months till October 30")
FinMin calls for policy agility as economy shows 'cautious resilience'
The finance ministry on Saturday said strong domestic fundamentals support growth, but rising oil prices, a weaker monsoon and global uncertainty warrant continued policy vigilance
 "FinMin calls for policy agility as economy shows 'cautious resilience'")
Fuel price hikes, weak monsoon may push up retail inflation: Finance Ministry
The duration of the Strait of Hormuz disruption remains the 'single most consequential variable' for India's external and price outlook, the report said
 "Fuel price hikes, weak monsoon may push up retail inflation: Finance Ministry")
Mumbai CNG price hiked by ₹2 to ₹86/kg amid West Asia supply disruptions
MGL has increased CNG prices across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for the second time this month amid rising energy costs and supply concerns linked to global market disruptions
 "Mumbai CNG price hiked by ₹2 to ₹86/kg amid West Asia supply disruptions")
Net household financial savings rise to 7% of GNDI in FY25: RBI report
Net household financial savings increased to 7 per cent of GNDI in FY25 as a sharp decline in financial liabilities outweighed a moderation in gross financial savings
 "Net household financial savings rise to 7% of GNDI in FY25: RBI report")
RBI's forex transaction gains rise 52% to ₹1.69 trillion in FY26
Reports first mark-to-market loss on forward contracts in at least five years
 "RBI's forex transaction gains rise 52% to ₹1.69 trillion in FY26")
Lingering geopolitical tensions may hit loan portfolios: RBI report
RBI warned that the West Asia conflict, rising energy prices and monsoon risks could weigh on India's growth and inflation outlook in the short term
 "Lingering geopolitical tensions may hit loan portfolios: RBI report")
Energy prices, CAD and BoP big priorities, says V Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran says managing India's external balances has become critical amid the global energy shock triggered by the West Asia conflict
 "Energy prices, CAD and BoP big priorities, says V Anantha Nageswaran")
India raises Russian crude oil and US gas imports in May, shows data
Imports of Russian crude oil rose to 1.92 million barrels per day till May 28
 "India raises Russian crude oil and US gas imports in May, shows data")
India-US trade deal to be finalised over next few weeks: Sergio Gor
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says India-US trade deal is likely to be finalised in the coming months, with USTR officials set to visit New Delhi next week
 "India-US trade deal to be finalised over next few weeks: Sergio Gor")
$360 bn infra push cuts India's logistics cost to 10% of GDP: Report
India's logistics cost has fallen to 10-10.7 per cent of GDP in FY26 from 13-14 per cent a decade ago, generating annual savings of up to $133 billion, says report
 "$360 bn infra push cuts India's logistics cost to 10% of GDP: Report")
Indian Oil Corp buys 5 million barrels of crude from Africa, West Asia
IOC purchased Angola's Kissanje and Nemba crude for delivery to its Paradip refinery
 "Indian Oil Corp buys 5 million barrels of crude from Africa, West Asia")