Economy
Govt moves to shield trade as West Asia conflict chokes sea routes
The Centre has set up a multi-ministry support desk to assist exporters and importers as the West Asia conflict disrupts cargo movement, congests ports and heightens logistics challenges
 "Govt moves to shield trade as West Asia conflict chokes sea routes")
Manufacturing PMI climbs to four-month high in Feb, rises to 56.9
However, the latest figure was significantly lower than the Flash India Manufacturing PMI of 57.5, released last month
 "Manufacturing PMI climbs to four-month high in Feb, rises to 56.9")
India, Canada sign $1.9 bn uranium pact to strengthen energy cooperation
India has signed a $1.9 billion uranium supply deal with Canada's Cameco for deliveries from 2027 to 2035, part of a wider strategic energy partnership spanning renewables and fuels
 "India, Canada sign $1.9 bn uranium pact to strengthen energy cooperation")
India's CAD widened to 1.3% of GDP in Q3FY26 on higher trade deficit
India's current account deficit widened to $13.2 billion in Q3FY26 as the trade gap expanded, though higher services receipts, lower investment outflows and stronger remittances provided some support
 "India's CAD widened to 1.3% of GDP in Q3FY26 on higher trade deficit")
Datanomics: How the West Asia conflict risks inflating India's oil bill
A major proportion of India's crude oil imports flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains an important trade point in the Gulf
 "Datanomics: How the West Asia conflict risks inflating India's oil bill")
Democratising AI revolution: GCCs, tax certainty to power India's rise
India's AI ambitions hinge on strong GCC growth and tax certainty through safe harbour rules and APAs, enabling innovation, investment and equitable digital transformation
 "Democratising AI revolution: GCCs, tax certainty to power India's rise")
FMCG companies worried about price pressure amid West Asia conflict
FMCG firms exporting to West Asia are monitoring the Iran conflict as rising crude prices and supply chain risks threaten higher packaging and freight costs, with exporters bracing for volatility
 "FMCG companies worried about price pressure amid West Asia conflict")
How India's EV strategy must change: Put customers first, technology next
India's EV slowdown is rooted in weak customer insight and how new ideas are adopted
 "How India's EV strategy must change: Put customers first, technology next")
India's CAD widens to ₹13.2 billion in Q3 on higher trade deficit: RBI
The current account deficit stood at $11.3 billion, or 1.1 per cent of GDP, in the corresponding quarter of 2024-25
 "India's CAD widens to ₹13.2 billion in Q3 on higher trade deficit: RBI")
Why India's $2.6 bn uranium pact with Canada matters for clean energy push
India and Canada sign a $2.6 billion uranium deal to secure fuel for India's nuclear plants, boost clean energy plans and fast-track a wider trade pact between the two countries
 "Why India's $2.6 bn uranium pact with Canada matters for clean energy push")
India's industrial output falls to 4.8% in Jan 2026 against 8% in Dec 2025
January's industrial output growth was pulled down by subdued performance in the mining and manufacturing sectors, the data showed
 "India's industrial output falls to 4.8% in Jan 2026 against 8% in Dec 2025")
India, Canada sign uranium deal, vow to finalise economic partnership soon
Govt has made a record $130 bn allocation for infrastructure development in Budget, PM Narendra Modi said at the India-Canada CEO forum
 "India, Canada sign uranium deal, vow to finalise economic partnership soon")
EPFO fixes 8.25% interest rate on employees' PF deposits for 2025-26
In February last year, the retirement fund body retained the 8.25 per cent rate of interest for FY2024-25
 "EPFO fixes 8.25% interest rate on employees' PF deposits for 2025-26")
West Asia crisis: Oil rises 9% after Iran war disrupts key shipping routes
Oil jumps up to 13% after Iranian attacks disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of inflation and higher US gasoline prices
 "West Asia crisis: Oil rises 9% after Iran war disrupts key shipping routes")
Escalating West Asia crisis threatens Asia's commodity importers: Moody's
Higher commodity prices would raise consumer and producer inflation, potentially forcing central banks to pause their easing cycles or even raise policy rates, it said
 "Escalating West Asia crisis threatens Asia's commodity importers: Moody's")
RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders
The traders noted that the central bank's dollar sales via state-run banks were not aggressive, and were likely intended to limit volatility
 "RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid West Asia crisis: Traders")
India's manufacturing PMI hits four-month high in February, rises to 56.9
The overall result suggests India's economy is expected to remain resilient this quarter after posting 7.8 per cent growth in October-December
 "India's manufacturing PMI hits four-month high in February, rises to 56.9")
West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday
With tensions escalating in West Asia, the government is assessing possible disruptions to shipping routes and logistics as exporters warn of rising costs and wider trade risks
 "West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday")
India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow
US and Israeli strikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have deepened open conflict with Iran and rattled West Asia, disrupting sea routes via Strait of Hormuz, fuelling oil price spike
 "India faces oil shock as Iran war intensifies and supply risks grow")
Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series
Economists expect India's FY27 growth to exceed 7 per cent under the new GDP series, supported by capex push and consumption, though trade tensions and El Nino risks loom
 "Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series")