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Dept of Agriculture cuts back on urea, DAP requirements amid expectations of lower monsoon

India has added 132.43 LMT of fertilisers stocks through imports and domestic production - since the conflict broke out February 28.

1 Jun 2026 8:39 pm
Industrial output growth lowers to 4.9% in April

This is the first data released after the revision in base year to 2022-23

1 Jun 2026 6:55 pm
GST collections grow 3.2% in May to 1.94 lakh cr

Gross GST collection stood at 1.88 lakh crore in May 2025

1 Jun 2026 12:23 pm
India's manufacturing sector growth hits 3-month high in May as domestic market fuels activity: PMI

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI posted 55.0 in May, above the April reading of 54.7

1 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
Prices of commercial cylinders, FTL hiked

With the latest increase, the 19 kg commercial cylinder is now priced at 3,113.5 per cylinder in Delhi

1 Jun 2026 8:02 am
Outgoing U.S. Federal Reserve chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence

Jerome Powell delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault from President Donald Trump

1 Jun 2026 7:48 am
Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into Lebanon

Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group

1 Jun 2026 7:37 am
India's LPG consumption slides 16% in April amid West Asia conflict

The consumption was 10.5% lower than the 2.45 million tonnes of LPG sales in April 2024

31 May 2026 5:04 pm
India, U.S. chief negotiators to hold four-day trade talks from June 1

The U.S. team will be led by its chief negotiator Brendan Lynch. India's chief negotiator is Darpan Jain, who is an additional secretary in the Department of Commerce

31 May 2026 3:37 pm
Government revises fuel export levies for fortnight beginning June 1, domestic rates unchanged

The duty has been set at 1.5 per litre on petrol exports, 13.5 per litre on diesel exports and 9.5 per litre on ATF exports, as per an official notification

31 May 2026 10:29 am
China's factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy

The official manufacturing purchasing managers index moderated to 50 from 50.3 in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistic

31 May 2026 10:25 am
Economy is in chaos due to NDA Governments policies, says CPI leader Annie Raja

Centre has failed to handle the crisis properly, she says, alleging that the Prime Minister does not dare tell the truth to people

30 May 2026 8:39 pm
Likely moderation in economic activity, near-term growth outlook shows cautious resilience: Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry said India's macroeconomic position in May 2026 reflects cautious resilience, adding that strong services exports, adequate foreign exchange reserves and a stable labour market provide a firm foundation

30 May 2026 5:37 pm
Forex reserves drops $7.5 billion to $681.38 billion

The value of gold reserves also declined to $4.53 billion to $114.786 billion during the week, the RBI said

29 May 2026 7:15 pm
World Environment Day 2026: Real estate adapts to climate change

From rising temperatures and flooding concerns, industry experts discuss how climate change is reshaping planning and long-term priorities across Indias property sector

29 May 2026 5:50 pm
Counterfeit currency detections rise 5.7% in FY26, led by 200, 500 notes: RBI

Counterfeit 20 notes registered one of the sharpest increases, jumping 47.4% to 373 pieces from 253 a year ago

29 May 2026 5:22 pm
RBI data shows why the government is concerned about dollars flowing out of India

Indias Balance of Payments stood at a deficit of $30.8 billion in 2025-26, showing that total outflows including trade and investments, exceeded inflows by that much a 6x increase over the previous year

29 May 2026 5:21 pm
Financial institutions report over 10,000 cases of fraud involving 48,000 crore in FY26: RBI data

An assessment of bank group-wise fraud cases over the last three years indicates that although number of frauds for public and private sector banks has reduced, amount involved has increased over the years, say RBI Report

29 May 2026 3:22 pm
Indian economy to remain resilient in FY27 despite West Asia conflict impact: RBI in Annual Report

Growth prospects are supported by Indias strong macroeconomic fundamentals, including robust domestic demand, relatively lower dependence on exports as a growth driver, and a stable policy environment, says Central Bank

29 May 2026 1:25 pm
U.S. drug regulator flags data integrity, maintenance lapses at Dabur India plant

The findings, issued after the FDA inspected the companys factory in Dadra and Nagar Haveli in January, said some units in the facility posed risks of microbiological contamination

29 May 2026 1:01 pm
Concert economy to fuel growth in audio visual, lighting industry, say industry experts

Industry officials said the Indian Pro-AV market is projected to reach $150 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.9%

29 May 2026 2:27 am
FIIs continue sell-off albeit slower in May 2026

Indias dwindling preference as a market among FPIs is visible with the returns of MSCI Emerging Markets Index with Nifty 50

28 May 2026 10:21 pm
Australian PM Anthony Albanese hails Indias economic growth; looks forward to hosting PM Modi again

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the growing India-Australia relationship and said he looked forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia again soon

28 May 2026 3:47 pm
India's energy investment to hit $170 billion in 2026 on solar, grid and refining push: International Energy Agency

Investment in solar PV grew annually by 25% in this period, and oil refining by 23%. Together, these two sectors contributed to one-fourth of India's energy investment growth, said the International Energy Agency

28 May 2026 12:39 pm
Finance Ministry to conduct factory visits for ground-level inputs ahead of Budget planning

The initiative, led by the Department of Economic Affairs in the Finance Ministry, will involve senior DEA officials visiting large, medium and small manufacturing units, as well as externally aided projects, to assess operational and policy challenges across sectors

28 May 2026 10:40 am
U.S. team to visit India on June 1-4 to finalise the details of interim trade agreement

Indian officials have, including Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, have in the past said that a deal would be possible only once details are clear on the tariffs the U.S. would be levying on Indias competitors.

27 May 2026 6:10 pm
Watch: Is biogas the next big fuel?

We are now starting to see the impact of the war in West Asia, and the resultant blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by both the U.S. and Iran. The government has raised petrol and diesel prices after a gap of four years. The price of CNG has been increased. This crisis is showing just how vulnerable Indias energy security is to external shocks. But, is there a fuel weve been sitting on all along that can potentially solve several issues?

26 May 2026 8:58 pm
Rupee falls 47 paise to close at 95.73 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.43 against the U.S. dollar, and touched an intra-day high of 95.33 and a low of 95.76 against the American currency

26 May 2026 4:22 pm
Govt. will work to make Assam 10 lakh crore economy by 2028, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Tabling of the UCC bill proves our government's commitment to work for the rights of women belonging to the minority community, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

26 May 2026 1:32 pm
Why is the Indian rupee falling?

How does a falling rupee affect Indias economy? How does a currencys exchange rate shape its balance of payments? To what extent does Foreign Portfolio Investment influence demand for the rupee? What strategic role does the Reserve Bank of India play in preventing the rupees depreciation?

26 May 2026 1:15 pm
Airtel defends 'Priority Postpaid' service before DoT panel, denies net neutrality violations

Airtel said its Priority Postpaid service is implemented in a content-neutral manner and is fully consistent with the existing TRAI and DoT framework

26 May 2026 12:55 pm
Naidu calls for blue economy vision plan for Andhra Pradesh coastline

Chief Minister directs officials to prepare a comprehensive strategy focusing on sustainable coastal development, marine resource utilisation, aquaculture value addition and ecological protection

25 May 2026 8:10 pm
Indias 100 crore homes redefine ultra-luxury real estate

How founders, new wealth, and sky-high towers are reshaping Indias idea of luxury living

23 May 2026 4:32 pm
ED arrests Punjab real estate businessman in land fraud case

According to the ED, Ajay Sehgal is alleged to have prepared fake consent letters with respect to 30.5 acres of land owned by 15 people.

23 May 2026 12:03 pm
For every job at Mazagon Dock, 6.4 jobs are created across economy: Captain Jagmohan

The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 aims to place India among the top five shipbuilding countries by 2047, with an annual capacity of 4.5 million gross tonnage and an expected investment of 4.5 lakh crore.

23 May 2026 9:25 am
Rajasthan Cabinet approves new industrial development policy with focus on talent economy

Industries and Commerce Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore told journalists after the meeting that the new policy would provide incentives to micro, small, and medium enterprises, one district one product, and the export sector

23 May 2026 3:24 am
Mumbai Metropolitan Region to contribute 1.7 lakh crore to Maharashtras economy by 2047: Shrikant Shinde

Ashish Shelar, Guardian Minister for Mumbai suburbs, acknowledged that the 437 sq. km. area in the city has challenges that will not be resolved in a short period

22 May 2026 10:46 pm
Madras High Court summons former Chennai Police Commissioner Arun in Goondas Act case against real estate developer

Judges say the branding of a real estate developer as a goonda, on the basis of a complaint lodged by DMDK Rajya Sabha member L.K. Sudhishs wife, shocks their conscience

20 May 2026 3:42 pm
A.P. keen on playing key role in global nuclear economy, says Nara Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh offers opportunities across nuclear manufacturing, engineering ecosystems, and advanced energy infrastructure partnerships, the IT & Electronics Minister tells US Executive Nuclear Mission to India Summit in New Delhi

18 May 2026 8:07 pm
Seminar on influence of Western Ghats on farming and economy held

Principal Secretary of Department of Forest, Environment and Ecology Srinivasulu said that despite high ecological and scientific significance of the Western Ghats, commoners living around Western Ghats were yet to fully appreciate its value for the future of humanity.

16 May 2026 12:24 am
What does Tamil Nadus real estate industry want from TVK?

Builders and developers seek faster approvals, higher FSI limits, stronger infrastructure and expedited rollout of the proposed Parandur airport project

15 May 2026 7:00 pm
PM Modis warning on economy | What it means | Talking Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent call for austerity has raised questions about the state of Indias economy amid the West Asia conflict. From rising oil and gold imports to pressure on the middle class, what do these warnings really mean? In this episode of Talking Politics, we break down the economic concerns and what lies ahead.

14 May 2026 4:30 pm
Chandrababu Naidu bats for data-driven governance to build robust economy

The Gross State Domestic Product estimates should no longer rely solely on conventional quarterly and annual assessment methods, he says, and calls for adopting real-time monitoring systems capable of tracking economic activity every month across districts and mandals

13 May 2026 8:40 pm
Watch: Avoid gold, foreign trips & adopt WFH: How will it affect the economy? | Above the Fold | 11.05.2026

In todays episode: Modis appeal amid the West Asia crisis, the suspense over the Congresss Kerala Chief Minister pick, and the political buzz around Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Tamil Nadu.

11 May 2026 9:20 pm