Economy
India's copper import bill crosses ₹1 trillion as structural gaps widen
India's copper imports have surged more than 350 per cent in less than a decade amid rising demand, stagnant mining output, and weak refining economics
 "India's copper import bill crosses ₹1 trillion as structural gaps widen")
Piyush Goyal urges industry to cut dependence on capital goods imports
Goyal urges industry to cut import dependence as rupee hits fresh low and exports push intensifies
 "Piyush Goyal urges industry to cut dependence on capital goods imports")
India, Sweden aim to double bilateral trade and investment in five years
India and Sweden plan to double bilateral trade and investment in five years, while India and Norway elevated ties into a green strategic partnership
 "India, Sweden aim to double bilateral trade and investment in five years")
Fuel price hike cuts OMC losses by 25%; daily loss drops to ₹750 cr
The increase followed daily losses, climbing to an unprecedented ₹1,000 crore per day. The losses in a quarter rose to ₹1 lakh crore - enough to wipe out earnings of an entire year
 "Fuel price hike cuts OMC losses by 25%; daily loss drops to ₹750 cr")
RBI decides against imposing additional capital buffer on banks
The Reserve Bank of India said prevailing systemic risk conditions do not warrant activating the countercyclical capital buffer for banks at this stage
 "RBI decides against imposing additional capital buffer on banks")
India to continue buying Russia oil even without US waiver, says govt
India will continue purchasing Russian crude oil despite the expiry of the US waiver, while fuel retailers' under-recoveries have narrowed after the recent price hike
 "India to continue buying Russia oil even without US waiver, says govt")
Current account deficit to widen to 2.3% of GDP in FY27 from 0.9% in FY26
While India is above all the thresholds currently, it would fall below the 10th percentile threshold if the estimates on the BoP play out
 "Current account deficit to widen to 2.3% of GDP in FY27 from 0.9% in FY26")
India buying Russian oil regardless of US sanctions waivers: Govt official
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Petroleum Ministry, said India has been buying Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers
 "India buying Russian oil regardless of US sanctions waivers: Govt official")
Indian markets can absorb shocks amid West Asia crisis, says Sebi chief
When there is a crisis in one part of the world, it also impacts the rest of the globe, Pandey told reporters here on the sideline of the Regional Investors Seminar for Awareness
 "Indian markets can absorb shocks amid West Asia crisis, says Sebi chief")
Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?
As oil and gold imports raise dollar demand, terms such as BoP, current account deficit and forex reserves are back in focus. Here is why they matter for the rupee
 "Explained: What is Balance of Payments and how does it affect the rupee?")
India can ride out crude supply disruption after Russian oil waiver ends
In May, flows are expected to come in at close to 1.9 million barrels a day, close to peak levels - though that still includes a period under the US permit that was allowed to expire over the weekend
 "India can ride out crude supply disruption after Russian oil waiver ends")
Govt directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs
The order, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Life Insurance Corp of India and million of their employees across the country
 "Govt directs state-run banks, insurance firms to cut costs, shift to EVs")
Weekly policy watch: Core sector, bank credit, forex data in focus
India's macro calendar will be led by core sector, PMI, bank credit, deposit, and forex reserves data, while PM Modi's Europe visit will keep trade ties in focus
 "Weekly policy watch: Core sector, bank credit, forex data in focus")
India-EU ties can bring stability in unstable world: EU Commission Prez
Von der Leyen also underlined the importance of the EU-India Trade and Technology Council, saying it is paving the way for stronger collaboration in areas such as AI governance, semiconductors, etc
 "India-EU ties can bring stability in unstable world: EU Commission Prez")
PM Modi woos Swedish firms to invest in India, says reforms on fast track
Modi underlined that India today represents one of the world's most attractive destinations for investment, innovation and manufacturing
 "PM Modi woos Swedish firms to invest in India, says reforms on fast track")
Unexpected markets powered India's exports surge in April, shows data
Surge in shipments to smaller markets offsets weak demand from US and West Asia in April
 "Unexpected markets powered India's exports surge in April, shows data")
States' capex utilisation dipped to 77% in FY26 despite higher outlay
The state-wise picture also reveals a sharp churn at the top and bottom relative to the last financial year
 "States' capex utilisation dipped to 77% in FY26 despite higher outlay")
Act East must be zoned for Northeast: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya CM pushes investment, connectivity and entrepreneurship while backing stronger Bangladesh ties
 "Act East must be zoned for Northeast: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma")
India-Netherlands seal 'strategic partnership', sign 17 agreements
The two nations sign 17 deals during Modi's two-day visit to The Hague
 "India-Netherlands seal 'strategic partnership', sign 17 agreements")
CM-designate V D Satheesan anchors hope on Kerala's blue economy
The CM-designate draws a revival road map amid state's economic challenges, explains Shine Jacob
 "CM-designate V D Satheesan anchors hope on Kerala's blue economy")