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India has added 132.43 LMT of fertilisers stocks through imports and domestic production - since the conflict broke out February 28.
This is the first data released after the revision in base year to 2022-23
Gross GST collection stood at 1.88 lakh crore in May 2025
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing PMI posted 55.0 in May, above the April reading of 54.7
With the latest increase, the 19 kg commercial cylinder is now priced at 3,113.5 per cylinder in Delhi
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
Israel ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group
The consumption was 10.5% lower than the 2.45 million tonnes of LPG sales in April 2024
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
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
The official manufacturing purchasing managers index moderated to 50 from 50.3 in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistic
Centre has failed to handle the crisis properly, she says, alleging that the Prime Minister does not dare tell the truth to people
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
The value of gold reserves also declined to $4.53 billion to $114.786 billion during the week, the RBI said
From rising temperatures and flooding concerns, industry experts discuss how climate change is reshaping planning and long-term priorities across Indias property sector
Counterfeit 20 notes registered one of the sharpest increases, jumping 47.4% to 373 pieces from 253 a year ago
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
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
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
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
Industry officials said the Indian Pro-AV market is projected to reach $150 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.9%
Indias dwindling preference as a market among FPIs is visible with the returns of MSCI Emerging Markets Index with Nifty 50
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
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
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
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.
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?
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
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
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?
Airtel said its Priority Postpaid service is implemented in a content-neutral manner and is fully consistent with the existing TRAI and DoT framework
Chief Minister directs officials to prepare a comprehensive strategy focusing on sustainable coastal development, marine resource utilisation, aquaculture value addition and ecological protection
How founders, new wealth, and sky-high towers are reshaping Indias idea of luxury living
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Builders and developers seek faster approvals, higher FSI limits, stronger infrastructure and expedited rollout of the proposed Parandur airport project
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.
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
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.

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