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Russian oil import data 'confidential', exempt under RTI, says CIC

During the hearing recently, the appellant argued that the information was not provided and said he wanted to understand how India is functioning in the sector

Russian oil import data 'confidential', exempt under RTI, says CIC
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

West Asia conflict: India leans on US for LPG amid Gulf supply crunch

Highest LPG volumes sourced from US, as imports from key West Asian suppliers decline

West Asia conflict: India leans on US for LPG amid Gulf supply crunch
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Weekly economy wrap: West Asia shock tests India, demand holds firm

Economy wrap April 20-26: From RBI caution to export resilience and trade tensions, the week showed an economy navigating global risks while leaning on domestic demand

Weekly economy wrap: West Asia shock tests India, demand holds firm
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

FTA with New Zealand to benefit Agra's leather exporters: Piyush Goyal

The FTA aims to double bilateral trade and facilitate duty-free access to the island nation's markets for Indian companies, as well as bring in $20 billion of investment over the next 15 years

FTA with New Zealand to benefit Agra's leather exporters: Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

'India diversifying strategy to boost exports to China, reduce imports'

India's exports to China rose about 37 per cent to $19.47 billion in 2025-26 from $14.25 billion in 2024-25. The exports stood at $0.71 billion in 1997-98

'India diversifying strategy to boost exports to China, reduce imports'
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

India, New Zealand to sign FTA on Monday, aim to double bilateral trade

The pact will give India companies duty-free access to the island nation's markets, and bring in $20 billion of investment over the next 15 years

India, New Zealand to sign FTA on Monday, aim to double bilateral trade
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Why India still lacks big audit firms despite rapid economic growth

Low audit fees, firm bias, technology gaps and regulatory hurdles continue to limit the scale and competitiveness of India's domestic audit firms

Why India still lacks big audit firms despite rapid economic growth
Updated On : 26 Apr 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Rupee 'fundamentally undervalued,' levels may attract investors: CEA

The currency has given up much of the gains fueled by the central bank's recent measures to curb speculative arbitrage bets that had pushed the rupee to record lows last month,

Rupee 'fundamentally undervalued,' levels may attract investors: CEA
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Bond yields ease after choppy trade, rupee remains under pressure

Government bond yields ended marginally lower after volatile trading, while the rupee stayed under pressure due to rising oil prices, global cues, and foreign outflows

Bond yields ease after choppy trade, rupee remains under pressure
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

West Asia crisis: 527,000 PNG connections gasified since March, says govt

More than 42,000 PNG consumers have surrendered their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections till April 23

West Asia crisis: 527,000 PNG connections gasified since March, says govt
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

West Asia conflict weighs on RIL's O2C margins despite strong revenue

Higher crude prices and fuel demand lifted revenue, but elevated costs and supply disruptions weighed on margins in Oil-to-Chemicals business

West Asia conflict weighs on RIL's O2C margins despite strong revenue
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

India, US make 'progress' on interim trade deal, BTA negotiations

India and the US are engaged in discussions aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, said a spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs on Thursday

India, US make 'progress' on interim trade deal, BTA negotiations
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 9:14 PM IST

When geopolitics becomes economics: India's moment in a disrupted world

Geoeconomics is no longer a subset of geopolitics; it is fast becoming its primary language

When geopolitics becomes economics: India's moment in a disrupted world
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 8:27 PM IST

AI, Iran, and capital flows: Warning signs for India's middle class

Job losses, reduced asset values, increased inflation can have many long term impacts on the morale and the social fabric that will be hard to predict

AI, Iran, and capital flows: Warning signs for India's middle class
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

Is India's inflation targeting sufficiently capturing the digital economy?

As digital payments reshape consumption patterns, questions arise over whether India's CPI-based inflation targeting adequately reflects real transaction prices in a rapidly evolving economy

Is India's inflation targeting sufficiently capturing the digital economy?
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

Rethinking energy security: Why digital power infra matters more than ever

As global disruptions expose vulnerabilities in energy systems, digital power infrastructure and smart grids are emerging as critical pillars of energy security for India's rapidly growing economy

Rethinking energy security: Why digital power infra matters more than ever
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

PPP lens shows India as world's third-largest economy in real terms

PPP-based estimates show India as the world's third-largest economy, highlighting how currency distortions mask real purchasing power, domestic demand strength, and global economic influence

PPP lens shows India as world's third-largest economy in real terms
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

India sells 30-year green debt at 'greenium' last seen 3 years ago

India's 30-year green bond sale sees strongest greenium in three years, driven by robust investor demand and reduced ultra-long bond supply

India sells 30-year green debt at 'greenium' last seen 3 years ago
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 5:39 PM IST

India, US agree to remain engaged on trade pact: Commerce ministry

India and the US issued a joint statement on February 7 finalising a framework for an interim trade agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade

India, US agree to remain engaged on trade pact: Commerce ministry
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Domestic consumption sustaining growth momentum, says FM Sitharaman

The minister further said that the disinvestment process of IDBI Bank will continue going ahead

Domestic consumption sustaining growth momentum, says FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 4:52 PM IST