Economy

Govt sets 60-day deadline for select FDI proposals from border nations

Select FDI proposals from land-border countries in sectors such as batteries, rare earths and electronics will be processed within 60 days under revised Press Note 3 rules

Niti Aayog urges states to follow fiscal deficit norms under FRBM Act

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act aims to regulate the country's debt level by restricting fiscal and revenue deficits as a percentage of GDP

India eases Press Note 3 rules, seen boosting cross-border investment

Revised Press Note 3 policy allows up to 10 per cent non-controlling ownership from land-bordering countries, easing startup funding while retaining oversight

India crude supplies secure, govt has stepped up fuel management: Official

A petroleum ministry official said refineries are currently operating at full capacity to meet energy demand, while measures are being taken to stabilise gas and LPG supply

India's low energy stockpiles pose risk amid West Asia conflict: S&P

S&P Global Ratings warns India's limited strategic energy reserves and heavy import dependence heighten vulnerability to supply disruptions in West Asia

Timeline: How India-China ties moved from border clash to investment thaw

In February 2026, India began easing its restrictions on buying Chinese equipment

Have temporarily allowed India to accept Russian oil at sea: White House

Amid the conflict with Iran, the US said last week it was issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil

'Absolutely no shortage of fuel': Goyal amid uncertainty in energy supply

Goyal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel across the country

Oil prices fall after IEA proposes largest oil stock release ever

Brent futures were ​trading down 23 cents, or 0.26 per cent ‌lower, at $87.57 ​a barrel ‌at 0023 GMT

PM Modi calls for cushioning West Asia crisis impact amid supply fears

Modi's message to ministers to ensure that any inconvenience to citizens is minimised, and to gear up for potential disruptions, was conveyed at the Union Cabinet meeting

FDI restrictions relaxed for China, other countries under Press Note 3

Automatic route allowed for stakes below 10%

Flexi-staffing industry growth falls to three-quarter low in Q3FY26

Sequential growth in India's flexi-staffing sector slowed to 0.5 per cent in Q3 FY26 as firms paused hiring amid labour code implementation, according to an ISF report

Tariffs, West Asia crisis get under the skin of Kolkata's leather hub

Every crease and fold tells the story of the city's leather industry, stretched thin by tariffs, disrupted consignments, and a fragile global market

E-way bill generation rose 18.8% in February to third-highest tally

An e-way bill is an electronically generated document mandated under the GST regime for the movement of goods valued at more than Rs 50,000

Govt seeks LS nod for additional expenditure of ₹2.81 trillion in FY26

Finance Ministry seeks Parliament approval for Rs 2.01 trillion net additional FY26 spending through the second supplementary demand for grants, with allocations for subsidies and reserve funds

Oil could hit $150/bbl, $200 possible on demand destruction: WoodMac

Oil prices could rise to $150 per barrel as a massive Gulf supply disruption forces demand destruction, with $200 possible if the conflict persists, says Wood Mackenzie

India secures additional LPG, LNG supplies from non-Hormuz routes

Indian refiners report 10 per cent increase in LPG production since government order

JNPA waives charges on stuck cargo, exporters to get ₹12 crore relief

JNPA waives dwell time and reefer plugin charges for Middle East-bound export cargo stuck amid the West Asia crisis, while DG Shipping asks shipping lines to avoid opportunistic pricing

IBBI pushes transparency as CoC decisions in bankruptcy cases draw scrutiny

Recent proposals by the insolvency regulator aim to increase transparency and accountability in the Committee of Creditors' decisions after the Supreme Court flagged gaps in the IBC process

Govt revises fiscal deficit ratios for FY23-FY25 after GDP base year update

The fiscal deficit was earlier estimated at 4.8 per cent for FY'25, 5.63 per cent for FY'24 and 6.4 per cent for FY'23