Economy

ATF prices unchanged for domestic airlines, international rates hiked: IOC

Retail prices of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG cylinders have also been kept steady, insulating consumers from international price volatility

India's heatwave exposes fragile power grid as energy crunch deepens

Extreme heat and West Asia war disruptions strain India's energy supplies, driving power demand to record highs, triggering blackouts and worsening shortages of crude, LNG and cooking gas

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹993, domestic rates unchanged

The steep hike in 19 kg commercial LPG prices from May 1 marks the third increase since late February, raising costs for eateries and businesses, while petrol, diesel remain steady

USTR keeps India on IPR watch list; Vietnam faces toughest scrutiny

Placement of a trading partner on the Priority Watch List or Watch List indicates that particular problems exist in that country with respect to IP protection, enforcement, or market access

NBFCs return to banks for loans as bond yields stay elevated

Bank credit to NBFCs rises sharply as shadow lenders shift funding sources amid high bond yields, supported by regulatory easing and improved banking liquidity

More than 77% of 880.5 mt gold reserves held domestically, says RBI

Central bank increases domestic share of gold reserves to 77.23% in FY26, with holdings rising to 680 MT even as overall forex reserves and gold value expand

Diesel export duty at ₹23/l, ATF at ₹33/l; petrol stays nil: Govt

There is no change in excise duty on petrol and diesel meant for domestic consumption

Rural women dominate labour market, yet gender gap persists, says NSO

Unemployment remains most pronounced among youth

War, oil and the rupee: Why policy is playing defence, not stimulus

India's policy response to rising oil prices and geopolitical risks remains cautious, prioritising macroeconomic stability over stimulus as inflation pressures and second-order effects begin to emerge

The return of Section 301: How Washington's next trade lever may test India

The US government has revived Section 301 investigations into India over excess capacity and forced labour concerns, raising risks of tariffs and tighter compliance for key export sectors

BOI to raise up to Rs 7,500 crore through Tier I, Tier II bonds in FY27

Bank of India plans capital raise through Basel III-compliant Tier-I and Tier-II bonds to strengthen its capital base

India's oil trade deficit rises despite softer crude prices: Crisil

Rating agency flags divergence between global and domestic oil demand trends as imports outpace exports, putting pressure on India's overall trade balance

India to soon notify eased FDI norms for firms with 10% China stake: Report

However, the relaxed FDI rules will not apply to entities registered in China/Hong Kong or other countries sharing land borders with India

Bank credit growth slows to 14.88% in first half of April: RBI data

Bank credit stood at ₹214 lakh crore in the fortnight ended April 15, as compared to ₹218 lakh crore during the preceding 15-day period ended March 31

India's April gold imports seen down 57% to 15 tonnes, near 30-year low

In 2017, when India adopted the IGST, gold-importing banks were exempted from paying the 3% levy

ECL shift may hit banks' CET-1, raise credit costs in initial years: Report

RBI's new expected credit loss framework may lower CET-1 ratios and increase provisioning in early years, though banks are likely to absorb the impact over time

FDI in India may cross $90 billion in FY26 on strong inflows: DPIIT Secy

Reform measures, free trade agreements and fast-growing economic growth are helping the country to attract healthy investments

Iran conflict creates two-speed diesel market across Asian economies

Asia typically sources most of its diesel from plants within the region, which in turn rely on flows of crude from West Asia for a substantial share of their input

Cars, ACs cheaper but food prices inched up after GST cuts: Bank of Baroda

GST rate cuts have sharply lowered prices of cars and appliances, but rising input costs have limited relief for food and personal care items, Bank of Baroda analysis shows

OMCs may face LPG under-recovery of around ₹80,000 crore in FY27: Icra

State-run oil firms may face steep LPG under-recoveries in FY27 due to high global prices and supply disruptions, with broader cost pressures seen across energy-linked sectors