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PNGRB says LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract ₹12,500 crore investment

Regulator invites bids for LPG pipeline projects to reduce bulk road transport, improve efficiency and support cleaner energy distribution

PNGRB says LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract ₹12,500 crore investment
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

After a delay, govt notifies 17 banks to import gold until March 2029

Govt clears 17 banks to import gold, silver till 2029 after delay, easing supply concerns ahead of Akshaya Tritiya and stabilising bullion markets

After a delay, govt notifies 17 banks to import gold until March 2029
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 8:08 PM IST

Higher wages fail to move the needle for workers amid rising living costs

Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains

Higher wages fail to move the needle for workers amid rising living costs
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

India's projects economy is going digital, and that changes everything

As India enters a massive infrastructure build-out phase, digital tools, startups and data-driven systems are transforming project execution, improving efficiency and reshaping the construction ecosys

India's projects economy is going digital, and that changes everything
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Gold imports rise 24% to hit all-time high of $71.98 billion in 2025-26

Gold imports stood at $58 billion in 2024-25. It was $45.54 billion in 2023-24 and $35 billion in 2022-23

Gold imports rise 24% to hit all-time high of $71.98 billion in 2025-26
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 5:46 PM IST

India's forex kitty jumps $3.8 billion to reclaim $700-billion mark

In the previous reporting week ended April 3, the overall reserves had jumped $9.063 billion to $697.121 billion

India's forex kitty jumps $3.8 billion to reclaim $700-billion mark
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 5:37 PM IST

India spreads LNG supply basket to Africa, barred Russian projects

Importers explore cargoes from Russia and Norway as Qatar supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions force diversification and raise questions over sanctioned LNG sourcing

India spreads LNG supply basket to Africa, barred Russian projects
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Govt lists banks allowed to import gold, silver after delay disrupts flows

Authorised by the RBI, the order permits 15 banks, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and Bank of India, to import both gold and silver from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029

Govt lists banks allowed to import gold, silver after delay disrupts flows
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

Electricity consumption sees slowest growth in years on cooler weather

Energy supplied by state power retailers during the year rose almost 1 per cent, the worst performance since 2021 when electricity use declined due to the pandemic

Electricity consumption sees slowest growth in years on cooler weather
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:53 PM IST

Refiners likely used yuan through ICICI Bank for payment of Iranian oil

Last month, Washington unveiled ​30-day waivers on US sanctions for the purchase of Russian and Iranian oil at sea in ‌an attempt to ease prices that were driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran

Refiners likely used yuan through ICICI Bank for payment of Iranian oil
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

RBI pulls out ₹2 trillion transient liquidity via 7-day VRRR auction

The RBI accepted the bid at a 5.24 per cent cut-off rate and 5.23 per cent weighted average rate

RBI pulls out ₹2 trillion transient liquidity via 7-day VRRR auction
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:16 PM IST

RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report

The state-run refiners have been asked to access the credit line via the State Bank of India, the sources said. SBI is India's largest bank and is state-backed

RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, says report
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data

India's marine exports rise nearly 14% in FY26 despite tariffs and war impact, while rice shipments decline amid weak prices and West Asia disruptions

India's marine products exports up, rice down in FY26: Trade data
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:40 AM IST

West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open

Indian refiners plan to continue sourcing Russian crude from non-sanctioned suppliers and vessels despite US decision not to renew temporary sanctions waivers

West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:33 AM IST

US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise

In submissions to USTR, industry bodies flag risks to supply chain ties

US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

MSME copper recyclers face shutdown risk amid West Asia conflict

Units warn of permanent shutdowns and curtailed operations as West Asia conflict disrupts scrap supply, raises costs, and strains liquidity; government relief sought

MSME copper recyclers face shutdown risk amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

IMF urges targeted buffers, reforms for India amid West Asia shock

IMF advises India to deploy fiscal buffers through targeted support as prolonged West Asia crisis could intensify energy shocks and disrupt growth across Asia

IMF urges targeted buffers, reforms for India amid West Asia shock
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Currency in circulation surged 11.9% in FY26, most in five years

As a percentage of India's GDP, it declined to 12.1% from 14.4% in FY21, say experts

Currency in circulation surged 11.9% in FY26, most in five years
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

India's strong growth outlook intact despite global volatility: Govt

Anuradha Thakur, Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, said India continues to stand out as a reliable and rapidly expanding economic partner

India's strong growth outlook intact despite global volatility: Govt
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 9:48 PM IST

India, Russia explore deeper steel sector cooperation at joint round table

Both sides reviewed existing engagements and discussed expanding cooperation across the steel value chain and related industries, according to an official statement

India, Russia explore deeper steel sector cooperation at joint round table
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 8:06 PM IST