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West Asia conflict: From oil to inflation, how did the crisis impact India?

The West Asia crisis affected India through higher oil prices, pressure on the rupee, weaker trade, rising aviation costs and inflation. Here's how the economy absorbed the shock

Weekly policy watch: WPI inflation, PM Modi's Europe visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on wholesale inflation, forex reserves data and PM Modi's visit to France and Slovakia

Why India's 2.0 fertility rate does not mean population decline soon

India's fertility rate remained at 2.0 in 2023-24, below replacement level. But that does not mean the population will start shrinking anytime soon. Here's why

May retail inflation marginally rises to 3.93%, food inflation at 4.78%

Food inflation rose to 4.78 per cent in May, pushing up overall price pressures; rural inflation accelerated to 4.25 per cent, remaining above urban inflation at 3.53 per cent

Can foreign bond inflows really move India's $1.5 trillion Gsec market?

A potential $20-25 billion foreign inflow sounds significant, but India's government bond market is much bigger. Here's where the money could matter, and where it may not

SpaceX IPO explained: Share price, valuation and risks for investors

SpaceX is set for one of Wall Street's biggest IPOs, aiming to raise $75 billion. What does the listing mean, and can Indian investors buy shares?

Govt waives excise duty on E22-E30 petrol blends: What it means for you

The government has removed excise duty on petrol blended with 22-30 per cent ethanol, extending tax support beyond E20 and giving a boost to India's clean fuel and energy goals

Can India's cotton import-duty waiver offset growing US tariff concerns?

India's cotton import-duty waiver may lower raw material costs for textile exporters, but uncertainty over proposed US tariffs could limit gains and weigh on competitiveness in a key market

Canara Bank's ₹509-crore Rajesh Exports exposure: All you need to know

The Rajesh Exports-Sebi case has renewed attention on Canara Bank's ₹509-crore exposure and the trade-finance transactions that linked the company to its Swiss subsidiary

Rajiv Bajaj to step down from Bajaj Finserv board, focus on auto business

Rajiv Bajaj has informed the company that he will not seek re-election at the annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for July 31

Weekly policy watch: EU delegation visit, inflation and forex data in focus

India's policy calendar this week will be driven by a high-level EU visit, inflation data and key indicators on banking liquidity and external sector stability

RBI deems monsoon major domestic risk: Key takeaways from June MPC decision

Keeping rates on hold, the RBI flagged concerns over fuel-led inflation, supply-chain disruptions and a weak monsoon while projecting GDP growth of 6.6 per cent for FY27

RBI MPC meet: Inflation for FY27 pegged at 5.1%, GDP growth at 6.6%

RBI MPC June: The policy committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent, and the committee maintained its 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains 'neutral' stance

RBI MPC June meeting: In its policy meeting, which took place between June 3-5, the committee continued with the 'neutral' stance

Rajesh Exports cites 'communication gap' with Sebi, says revenues correct

A day after Sebi's interim order raised questions over revenue misreporting, Rajesh Exports said the issue stemmed from a 'communication gap' and maintained its revenues were correctly reported

US trade body proposes 12.5% duty on India, others on forced labour gaps

The USTR move comes as India and the US work through an interim trade pact, raising compliance questions for exporters in textiles, apparel and other supply chains

AI is reshaping global markets: Can India's chip ecosystem keep pace?

South Korea's AI-driven stock market boom highlights how semiconductor strength is shaping global capital flows, raising questions about whether India's chip ecosystem can support its AI ambitions

Why India needs cheaper finance to fight the rising cost of heatwaves

As heatwaves intensify, India needs more funding for climate adaptation. But rising borrowing costs and debt burdens are making climate finance harder and more expensive to access

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