 "Akshita Singh")
Akshita Singh
Akshita Singh
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.
Akshita Singh
Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple
India may need a steep fall in gold imports to ease its trade deficit, but high prices, investment demand and smuggling risks complicate the duty hike's impact
 "Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple")
Tata Motors Q4 FY26 results: Profit after tax rises 70% to ₹2,406 crore
Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at ₹24,452 crore, up 22 per cent from ₹19,999 crore in the corresponding period last year, according to the company's audited financial results
 "Tata Motors Q4 FY26 results: Profit after tax rises 70% to ₹2,406 crore")
NEET to recruitment tests: Why India's competitive exams keep failing
The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following alleged paper leaks has reignited concerns over the integrity of India's competitive examination system
 "NEET to recruitment tests: Why India's competitive exams keep failing")
Cash-transfer promises rise, but can states afford the welfare bill?
As cash-transfer politics becomes embedded in elections, the bigger challenge for states may lie not in announcing welfare promises, but in sustaining them fiscally
 "Cash-transfer promises rise, but can states afford the welfare bill?")
How govt's E85, E100 push tests India's ethanol supply and storage limits
India is preparing the ground for E85 and E100 fuels, but moving beyond E20 will depend on whether the country can produce enough ethanol, store it safely, and distribute it efficiently at scale
 "How govt's E85, E100 push tests India's ethanol supply and storage limits")
Govt revises release date for annual and Q4 GDP estimates to June 7
The ministry said the change was necessitated because some "critical datasets become available only after a lag of up to two months"
 "Govt revises release date for annual and Q4 GDP estimates to June 7")
AI ads face ASCI test as draft rules target deepfakes, misleading claims
The guidelines also state that AI-driven paid or sponsored product suggestions would need to be specifically labelled as "sponsored by". ASCI has sought feedback by June 13
 "AI ads face ASCI test as draft rules target deepfakes, misleading claims")
Donald Trump calls Iran proposal 'stupid' amid West Asia conflict
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon
 "Donald Trump calls Iran proposal 'stupid' amid West Asia conflict")
Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt
Agarwal came into political focus during the Assembly elections after overseeing the Election Commission-mandated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
 "Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt")
Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal
A government official said India had sufficient crude inventories and that refinery operations were continuing without disruption
 "Govt says no shortage of fuel day after PM Modi's austerity appeal")
Vijay to become next Tamil Nadu CM as VCK backs TVK, oath on Sunday
Ending days of political suspense in Tamil Nadu, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) on Saturday extended unconditional support to Vijay-led TVK to form the government in the state
 "Vijay to become next Tamil Nadu CM as VCK backs TVK, oath on Sunday")
Why Musk's $60 billion Cursor bet is really about AI's 'last mile'
SpaceX has secured an option to acquire AI coding startup Anysphere for $60 billion, placing Elon Musk in the race to control how AI-powered software is built
 "Why Musk's $60 billion Cursor bet is really about AI's 'last mile'")
Cabinet clears ₹18,100-cr credit guarantee scheme for aviation, MSMEs
Cabinet clears ₹365/qtl sugarcane FRP, ₹5,659 crore cotton mission
 "Cabinet clears ₹18,100-cr credit guarantee scheme for aviation, MSMEs")
'Lotus blooms in West Bengal': PM Modi hails BJP's win in TMC bastion
Counting trends showed the BJP racing past the majority mark in the 294-member Assembly, signalling the end of the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress
 "'Lotus blooms in West Bengal': PM Modi hails BJP's win in TMC bastion")
EC orders repoll in 285 booths in Bengal's Falta on May 21; counting May 24
The Commission's decision effectively annuls the earlier voting in the constituency, with fresh polling now scheduled later this month
 "EC orders repoll in 285 booths in Bengal's Falta on May 21; counting May 24")
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
 "Diesel export duty at ₹23/l, ATF at ₹33/l; petrol stays nil: Govt")
Adani Enterprises Q4FY26 results: Net loss of ₹167 cr on depreciation costs
The company's total income for the quarter stood at ₹33,187.11 crore, up from ₹27,601.64 crore a year ago, according to its audited financial results
 "Adani Enterprises Q4FY26 results: Net loss of ₹167 cr on depreciation costs")
Exit polls predict UDF return in Kerala as LDF trails in tight race
Exit polls show a setback for the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF, strongly favouring the UDF, while the BJP remains on the margins
 "Exit polls predict UDF return in Kerala as LDF trails in tight race")
Exit polls: DMK seen retaining power in Tamil Nadu; NDA leads in Puducherry
Exit polls showed the DMK+ retaining power in Tamil Nadu with AIADMK+ trailing, while the NDA held an edge in Puducherry
 "Exit polls: DMK seen retaining power in Tamil Nadu; NDA leads in Puducherry")
Rajiv Bajaj to step down as Bajaj Finance director after end of term
The Bajaj scion will cease to be a non-executive director at the conclusion of the annual general meeting scheduled for July 30, 2026, at the close of business hours
 "Rajiv Bajaj to step down as Bajaj Finance director after end of term")