Rimjhim Singh

Rare earths to waste management: What changes in new IIP 2022-23 series

MoSPI will launch the new IIP 2022-23 series on June 1, adding rare earths, gas supply, water supply and waste management to better reflect India's changing industrial economy

Why is govt considering return to standard sizes for edible oil packs?

The Centre is reviewing a return to standard edible oil pack sizes to make prices easier to compare and reduce confusion over varying quantities, a move industry says will improve transparency

How extreme summers are starting to weigh on India's economic growth

Longer and more intense heatwaves are affecting jobs, farm output, electricity demand and health costs, raising concerns that India may be underestimating their economic impact

50% see rise in transport, service costs after fuel hikes, shows survey

Since May 15, fuel retailers have raised petrol by ₹7.38/litre and diesel by ₹7.52/litre as surging global crude oil prices and mounting losses forced repeated revisions

Weekly policy watch: Forex reserves, deposits, Marco Rubio visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on forex reserves, banking deposit growth and high-level India-US talks amid global uncertainty and trade concerns

DRI seizes 300,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth ₹120 crore across 4 states

The Ministry of Finance said all the prohibited e-cigarettes were sourced from China and were concealed inside consignments labelled as other goods to avoid detection

Explained: What are bond yields and why markets watch them closely?

Bond yields show the return investors demand for lending money. When yields rise, borrowing becomes costlier for governments, companies and consumers across the economy

Why discoms want higher fixed-cost recovery and what it means for industry

Discoms want higher fixed charges to recover rising power network costs, but this move could raise electricity bills and hurt manufacturing competitiveness for industries

PM Modi gifts Melody to Italian PM Meloni; investors buy wrong Parle stock

A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting Melody toffees to Italy's Giorgia Meloni during his Rome visit sparked a social media frenzy and sent Parle Industries shares soaring 5%

April WPI hits 8.3%: Will rising wholesale pressure drive retail inflation?

India's wholesale inflation hit 8.3% in April, driven by fuel prices. While retail inflation remains lower at 3.48%, rising supply-chain costs may soon push consumer prices higher

From crude to pump: How petrol is priced in India and who gets what share

Petrol and diesel prices are rising again amid the West Asia crisis. Here's how fuel prices are calculated in India and who earns what from every litre sold at the pump

Why India's ₹37,500 cr coal gasification push matters for its energy future

India's ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme aims to cut import dependence, boost industrial growth and strengthen energy security by turning domestic coal into strategic fuel and chemicals

Why higher gold import duty alone may not ease India's CAD pressure

As India raises gold import duty to curb rising imports, experts warn higher taxes alone may not cut demand and could revive smuggling, hurting formal jewellers and limiting CAD gains

April wholesale inflation skyrockets to 8.3% on massive jump in fuel prices

The fuel and power category recorded the highest inflation among major groups at 24.71 per cent in April, compared with 1.05 per cent in March

OMCs bleed ₹30,000 crore a month: How long can India hold down fuel prices?

India is shielding consumers from rising global oil prices, but OMC losses are surging. How long can fuel prices stay frozen before fiscal pressure forces tough decisions?

India's April retail inflation rises to 3.48% as food prices increase

Food inflation, measured by the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), rose to 4.20 per cent in April from 3.87 per cent in March.

What PM Modi's fuel-saving, WFH appeal signals for India's economy

As oil prices rise globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Indians to save fuel and delay gold purchases. Is this an early warning sign for India's economy and future price pressures?

Weekly policy watch: WPI data, India-Oman trade talks in focus this week

India's policy focus this week will be on retail and wholesale inflation data, along with India-Oman trade talks

India is buying more EVs, but can charging infra keep pace with demand?

India's EV sales are rising rapidly, but inconsistent charging access, downtime and residential infrastructure gaps continue to test consumer confidence and adoption

PMEGP scheme creates 3.6 mn jobs, boosts micro-enterprises: MSME ministry

The MSME ministry said PMEGP created 3.6 million jobs and helped set up over 400,000 micro-enterprises during the 15th Finance Commission period, with strong focus on rural areas