Retail prices of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG cylinders have also been kept steady, insulating consumers from international price volatility
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
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
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
Bank credit to NBFCs rises sharply as shadow lenders shift funding sources amid high bond yields, supported by regulatory easing and improved banking liquidity
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
There is no change in excise duty on petrol and diesel meant for domestic consumption
Unemployment remains most pronounced among youth
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 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
Bank of India plans capital raise through Basel III-compliant Tier-I and Tier-II bonds to strengthen its capital base
Rating agency flags divergence between global and domestic oil demand trends as imports outpace exports, putting pressure on India's overall trade balance
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 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
In 2017, when India adopted the IGST, gold-importing banks were exempted from paying the 3% levy
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
Reform measures, free trade agreements and fast-growing economic growth are helping the country to attract healthy investments
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
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
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