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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

West Bengal Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners

Counting of votes started at 8 am across 293 Assembly constituencies, with polling in one seat deferred, taking place at 77 counting centres spread over 23 districts

Vietnam President Lam's India visit: Is BrahMos missile deal on agenda?

Vietnamese President To Lam's India visit may boost defence ties, with talks likely to focus on BrahMos missile sales, trade growth and stronger strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

West Bengal poll results: BJP scripts historic victory, crosses 200 seats

West Bengal Assembly election results: BJP crosses majority mark with strong gains, while TMC suffers losses as vote share dips and key regions swing towards BJP in 2026 polls

West Bengal election results 2026: How key candidates are performing

Vote counting is underway in West Bengal, with BJP ahead in 194 seats as of 2 pm. Counting began at 8 am across 77 centres for 293 constituencies in 23 districts

West Bengal election: Mamata tells TMC agents to stay put as BJP leads

Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres, alleging BJP and the Election Commission were hiding TMC's real lead as Bengal trends showed BJP ahead

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, coal gasification push in focus this week

India's economic calendar this week will track factory and services activity alongside a major energy policy push, offering key signals on growth, inflation and industrial strategy

India's power grid race: Can supply keep pace with surging demand?

India's power grid handled record demand this summer, but rising heat, renewable growth and industrial expansion are testing whether its infrastructure can keep pace

Why women entrepreneurs in India struggle to access complex business loans

More women entrepreneurs are getting loans, but limited access to larger business credit is restricting their growth, exposing deep structural gaps in India's MSME lending system

India gold demand up 10% in Jan-March as ETFs and bars outshine jewellery

India's gold investment demand jumped 54 per cent to 82 tonnes between January and March, overtaking jewellery for the first time since 2000, while jewellery's share fell to a record low 44 per cent