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The economy grew by 7.8% in the last quarter of 2025-26 when the West Asia crisis started as against 7.7% average growth in the year
Tomato and rice prices go up; higher fuel prices push up transport costs
It will not only improve connectivity but also attract investments, support exports, and prove citys global competitiveness. An airport must be viewed not only as a transport hub, but also as a strategic economic asset, they say at a panel discussion
Coal exchanges can balance out energy scarcities across India
Work-life balance, hybrid jobs and affordability are pushing demand beyond metros, turning smaller cities into the next big investment frontier
While bulk users such as telecom towers and industries using diesel for power generation and other feedstock needs are charged market price, the retail pump rates are way lower than cost
At NITI Aayog Governing Council meet, A.P. Chief Minister calls upon States to focus on strengthening infrastructure, ensuring policy stability and expediting approvals rather than engaging in unsustainable incentive-based competition for attracting investments
Oil prices jumped as much as 2% on Thursday (June 11, 2026), extending similar gains the day before
Net inflows into equity schemes stood at 22,908 crore in May, compared with 38,440 crore in April, 40,450 crore in March, 25,978 crore in February and 24,028 crore in January
Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Asian Paints, Trent and ICICI Bank were among the biggest winners from the Sensex index
According to traders, the Indian rupee is trading with a negative bias and remains under severe pressure due to renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia
The committee is soliciting comments until June 22
Introduced in March this year, the legislation proposes comprehensive amendments to both the Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008
NTPC, Tata Steel, Infosys, Power Grid and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards
The rupee is likely to trade a 95.40-95.80 range with weakening bias, IFA Global said in a research note
Fitch said it expects a slowdown in economic growth in FY27 from the 7.4% clocked in FY26 as rising prices erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending, amid a resilient capital expenditure
PMUY has provided more than 10.55 crore LPG connections since it was formally inaugurated in 2016.
Officials at the Petroleum Ministry informed that OMCs were absorbing daily losses in the range of 600-700 crore daily from the sale of petrol, diesel and LPG combined
He underscores the need to use States port-maritime sector as the chief catalyst for its future development, stresses the need to overcome challenges posed by pollution, climate-change-related challenges and coastal erosion
Market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped 39,718 crore to 17,47,321.40 crore
Today, India's economy is one of the key drivers of global energy consumption growth, says Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil producer Rosneft
The proposal formed part of two policy documents handed over by the Kufos to Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor during his first official visit
Russias share stood at about 34% in terms of the volume of Indias oil imports in April 2026. At the same time, Indias dependence on oil from the U.S. fell to multi-month lows in terms of both value and volume.
Based on unaudited provisional figures put out by the office of the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlements), Tamil Nadu, the growth rate worked out for SOTR in 2025-26 vis--vis 2024-25 was 6.8%
From the high streets of Chennai, which is Indias second-largest jewellery leasing market, to tier-II towns, jewellers are Tamil Nadus newest property power players
The GDP growth rate of 7.7% in FY 2025-26 and 7.8% in Q4 of FY 2025-26 reflects robust economic activity and broad-based growth across sectors, says BJP President Nitin Nabin
Answering another question on what worries the RBI the most, he said, Its the duration of the conflict and the time it would take for the restoration of the supply chain.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also mentioned that the E85 variant of fuel is meant for specially-designed flex fuel vehicles with compatible engines
According to that framework, the U.S. had agreed to reduce tariffs on India to 18% from 50%. It had removed the 25% tariffs on Indian goods for buying Russian oil and was to cut the remaining 25% to 18% under the pact
The proposed move is expected to make the governments B-to-A Khata conversion scheme more attractive, while contributing to densification of the city
Nominal GDP, or GDP at current prices, has been estimated to attain a level of 346.36 lakh crore in 2025-26, against 318.07 lakh crore in 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.9%
Further, the government also announced that 15, 30, and 40-year tenor bonds will be added to investment under fully accessible route (FAR) framework, which allows non-residents to invest in specific government securities, known as specified securities, without facing any quantitative restrictions
The RBI has also decided to increase the limits for investment by NRIs and OCIs in equity instruments traded on the stock market without SEBI registration
Governor Malhotra announced that the Real GDP growth has been projected at 6.6%, down by 0.3% from earlier projection of 6.9% for FY27
The six-member MPC started its three-day deliberations on Wednesday (June 3, 2026)
Indias benchmark bond yield eased one basis point to 7.01% in opening trade, although it was not immediately clear when the plan would take effect.
Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh cited media reports claiming that the Centre was considering an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act and remove the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on investments made by FPIs in government securities
He is widely credited for giving actor Govinda his first big break with the 1986 movie Ilzaam. He also introduced actor Chunky Panday with Aag Hi Aag in 1987.
The evidence showing limited or no job loss challenges the idea that cheaplabouris a necessity for employment
Industrial fundamentals have remained resilient, but are not broad-based
The USTR on June 2 issued its findings in the forced labour investigation and proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies
Air India, along with its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express, and Indigo, together cut down 250 daily domestic flights from June amid rising prices of jet fuel. The move was expected to further escalate airfares.
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India --- Business Wire India
Strengthening demand for services such as freight, digital solutions, e-commerce, entertainment and IT reportedly boosted new business growth during May
Consumption of diesel and petrol in May rose 0.8% and 2.8% respectively from the comparable period last year.
India has added 132.43 LMT of fertilisers stocks through imports and domestic production - since the conflict broke out February 28.
Gross GST collection stood at 1.88 lakh crore in May 2025

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