Economy
Industry seeks 3-month extension for GST e-way bill changes from August 1
Trade bodies urge the finance ministry to defer GSTN's e-way bill changes, citing technology upgrades, testing needs and concerns over commercial confidentiality
 "Industry seeks 3-month extension for GST e-way bill changes from August 1")
US, Japan urge India to address export restrictions in farm sector
The US and Japan urged India at the WTO to ease agricultural export restrictions, improve trade predictability and address non-tariff barriers during its Trade Policy Review
 "US, Japan urge India to address export restrictions in farm sector")
Industrial output growth at 7.3% in June under the new series: Govt data
India's industrial output accelerated to 7.3% in June, driven by stronger manufacturing activity and robust growth in the electricity and gas supply sector
 "Industrial output growth at 7.3% in June under the new series: Govt data")
No assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes: Govt
The government told Parliament it has no assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes, while citing higher exports, better prices for FCV growers and anti-tax evasion measures
 "No assessment on whether higher tobacco taxes hurt farmers' incomes: Govt")
Govt plans to source up to a quarter of LPG imports from US in 2027
New Delhi faced its worst LPG shortage earlier this year after the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted supplies
 "Govt plans to source up to a quarter of LPG imports from US in 2027")
35 years of liberalisation: How the 1991 BoP crisis forced historic reforms
A balance of payments crisis, emergency gold pledges, and a reform-driven Budget in 1991 set India on the path towards economic liberalisation
 "35 years of liberalisation: How the 1991 BoP crisis forced historic reforms")
US widens foreign exchange review, keeps India off currency watch list
US Treasury expands its assessment framework for exchange-rate policies while concluding that India did not manipulate the rupee to gain a trade advantage
 "US widens foreign exchange review, keeps India off currency watch list")
Reserve Bank of India gets govt's nod to issue ₹10, ₹20 polymer banknotes
The central bank will issue 1 billion each of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer banknotes for field trials before taking a call on their regular issuance
 "Reserve Bank of India gets govt's nod to issue ₹10, ₹20 polymer banknotes")
Farm R&D drove a third of India's increase in agri output in 2025: Icar
Icar estimates agricultural R&D contributed around Rs 55,000 crore, or a third, to the increase in India's farm output value between 2024 and 2025, its latest analysis shows
 "Farm R&D drove a third of India's increase in agri output in 2025: Icar")
Number of individuals reporting ₹100 crore-plus income rises to 576
The government told the Lok Sabha that the number of taxpayers reporting gross total income of ₹100 crore or more has quadrupled since assessment year 2021-22
 "Number of individuals reporting ₹100 crore-plus income rises to 576")
TN govt taps Montek Singh Ahluwalia to chart roadmap for boosting revenue
Six-member panel will recommend measures to improve tax and non-tax revenues, enhance compliance and fiscal self-reliance amid the state's rising debt burden
 "TN govt taps Montek Singh Ahluwalia to chart roadmap for boosting revenue")
SC backs taxpayers, rules out GST on industrial lease rights transfer
The apex court dismissed the Centre's petitions against the Gujarat High Court ruling, holding that transfers of long-term GIDC industrial leasehold rights are not subject to GST
 "SC backs taxpayers, rules out GST on industrial lease rights transfer")
From scarce dollars to global buffers: Can India avoid 1991-like crisis?
Thirty-five years after the 1991 crisis, India's external sector is far stronger. But have larger reserves, stronger exports, and reforms eliminated the risk of another balance-of-payments crisis?
 "From scarce dollars to global buffers: Can India avoid 1991-like crisis?")
India's engineering exports rise 21% as shipments to China jump 74%
The growth in engineering exports provides a buffer for India's broader merchandise trade, which faces mounting pressure from higher freight, insurance and transit costs
 "India's engineering exports rise 21% as shipments to China jump 74%")
MRPL asks crude suppliers to avoid Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz routes
Red Sea traffic has been disrupted off the coast of Yemen since last week by the Tehran-aligned Houthis, who want to blockade Saudi exports
 "MRPL asks crude suppliers to avoid Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz routes")
1991 Budget speech was Freedom Day for us; whole world was open: Mittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal says the 1991 reforms transformed India's business landscape, paving the way for Airtel, and calls for continued reforms to sustain growth
 "1991 Budget speech was Freedom Day for us; whole world was open: Mittal")
From scarcity to scale: How the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy
Thirty-five years after the landmark reforms of 1991, the numbers show how India's economy, businesses and households have changed - and why the next phase of reforms will matter just as much
 "From scarcity to scale: How the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy")
Weekly policy watch: Industrial output, RBI bond buyback in spotlight
India's policy calendar this week will track industrial growth, debt management and forex reserves
 "Weekly policy watch: Industrial output, RBI bond buyback in spotlight")
Indian banks have raised $32 billion under dollar-inflow schemes: RBI Guv
Most of the $32 billion raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme, Malhotra said
 "Indian banks have raised $32 billion under dollar-inflow schemes: RBI Guv")
35 years of liberalisation: Which sectors emerged as biggest winners?
India's economic reforms changed the course of industries from IT and pharma to retail and aviation. Here's a look at the biggest winners and the challenges that continue today
 "35 years of liberalisation: Which sectors emerged as biggest winners?")