The Hindu

The U.S. Senate earlier this week passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which proposes tariffs of up to 100% on countries that import oil from Russia in large quantities. This would like include India, if it become law.

Sensex up nearly 114 points and Nifty ends below 24,400

During April-July this fiscal, exports jumped 17.04 % to $173.78 billion, and imports climbed 19.27% to $292.38 billion

In August, the government told the Lok Sabha that the ethanol blending programme had helped save around 2 lakh crore in foreign exchange. However, Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, have launched campaigns against E20, saying it harms vehicles and that the government is forcing it on people

GNPA ratio improves to 2.7% from 3.3% a year ago, while net interest income rises 10.2% in the June quarter

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance remain deeply concerned by the staggering mismatch between the Rs 2,000 crore allocation and the industrys estimated operational cost of Rs 20,700 crore.

While food, restaurant and accommodation services, and transport became more expensive in July, other services such as healthcare, recreation, sports and culture saw inflation cooling marginally.

An analysis of two separate answer to Parliament by the Finance Ministry also shows that large industries and services are no longer the primary category of loans being written off

India's rating has remained unchanged at 'BBB-', the lowest investment grade, since 2006.

Refund issuances, however, slowed during the year with a meagre 3.8% year-on-year growth to 1.43 lakh crore.

The RBI has informed that the procurement process is presently at an initial stage, she said

Company says revenue rose 9.7% on robust OE and replacement demand but Middle East-linked raw material costs squeezed margins

Indias reliance on the U.S. for two-thirds of its LPG assumes significance, signalling prudent diversification of sources amid the crisis in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which suggests that the countrys LPG security cannot be anchored to a single geography

The governments proposal to allow an MDR of 0.250.5% on UPI transactions above 2,000 reverses a decade-long policy; taxing the payment rail could weaken incentives for banks and fintechs to invest in UPI while undermining its role in financial inclusion, formalisation and wider digital adoption

The rural unemployment rate was 4.8% in the April-June quarter, as against 4.3% in the January-March quarter, while the urban rate edged up to 6.7% from 6.6%.

Suresh Gopi, MoS Petroleum also stated that notwithstanding the earlier compensation packages the accumulated under-recovery scaled to 59,000 crore as of July-end.

They have alleged that ancillary revenue in the form of real estate is being given free to the concessionaire, which they estimate could be as high as30,000 crore for the entire concession period

Despite its multicultural population of travellers, professionals, and students, shopping in Tiruchi is restricted to commercial districts of the city; a 140-crore shopping mall likely to be inaugurated in 2029

The government said any future merchant discount rate (MDR), if introduced, would apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a specified threshold and at a nominal rate, which would be lower than typical debit and credit card MDRs

EEMAGINE, a conclave that brings together members from Indias events and experiential marketing industry, gets under way

Despite the astronomical water footprint of data centres, some States, which already have difficulties in meeting their water needs, have announced huge data centre projects.

Details needed to facilitate data requirements of Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in preparation of the Index of Service Production, says IRDAI

Tax collection from domestic transactions grew 10.1% to more than 1.44 lakh crore, while gross revenues from imports were up 29% to 66,511 crore

The Union Minister said a lot of aspects have been resolved with the help of the RBI, and also welcomed the raising of limits on gold loans and permitting one-time settlements for UCBs

Removing UPIs free nature will not only be unpopular but also unfair

The RBI did well to hold interest rates, but inflationary pressures remain

Before the conflict broke out in West Asia, India imported about 60% of its LPG requirement of which 90% transited through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Bill seeks to address the current challenges faced by the MSME sector by improving the administrative structure and facilitating payment mechanisms

Reigniting the cooperative banking sector, which went through a painful course correction, is a logical step to deepen financial inclusion as MSMEs continue to face credit gaps despite digital lenders growth

Office assets lead real estate investments across APAC and India in H1 2026, accounting for over 40% of total inflows in India: Colliers

PM Surya Ghar has also crossed more than 50 lakh beneficiaries.

The scheme aspires to increase domestic production of CBG ten-fold and mobilise large-scale private investment.

Three-day international conference brings together national and international experts to discuss governance, tourism and sustainable livelihoods

Coal production in July rose 7.51% on a year-over-year basis with dispatches growing 17.34%.

The Court observed that Nintendo had used the mark since 1889 and had acquired considerable reputation and goodwill internationally as well as in India

As per the World Economic Outlook database (April 2026) published by the IMF, Indias GDP at current prices is projected to be around $5.1 trillion by 2028-29, Nirmala Sitharaman said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha

The State has adopted a double-engine governance model and a triple-engine growth strategy focusing on Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati economic regions, while developing Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub, says Naidu

The extension will apply to projects whose original, revised or extended completion dates fall on or after February 28

He was speaking at a fireside chat titled Beyond bricks & mortar: why risk protection is critical to modern infrastructure

Gautam Agarwal, Chief Operating Officer, Casagrand, said that cities and regions with greater employment opportunities tend to grow faster

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel efficiency and higher maintenance costs, and sought clarity on liability if engine or fuel-system problems arise

The speakers pointed out that while there is no single solution to the land supply issue, Gujarats land pooling model and land leasing mechanisms could help overcome high land costs that dictate the supply of land for commercial real estate development

The past two years has seen 42 mines closed, with the Ministry of Coal aiming to scientifically close more than 105 mines in the coming years

Indias property market embraces durable assets, smarter construction and stronger long-term performance

Industrial and services sector indicators remained firm. Farm sector is witnessing uneven southwest monsoon, but the impact on food inflation may be mitigated by comfortable foodgrain stocks.