RBI to Continue Efforts to Curb Rupee Volatility, Says Sitharaman
India will continue taking steps to prevent excessive volatility in the rupee, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said, as the…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
IMF Forecasts 0.3% Economic Contraction in Middle East and Central Asia in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that the economy of the Middle East and Central Asia will contract by…
IMF Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 7% for 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in the 2026–27 financial year to 7%,…
RBI Forex Rules Cut Documentation Threshold to $5m
RBI has lowered the documentation threshold for specified forex derivatives to $5 million. Separate rules govern cancelled hedges and dealer…
Diesel Trade Gets Temporary US Russia-Sanctions Waiver
Updated October 10, 2026: Diesel of Russian origin can enter a temporarily authorised US trade channel under General License 135,…
CRR Daily Floor Rises to 99% From October 16
RBI raises the daily CRR maintenance floor to 99% from October 16, 2026, while retaining the full prescribed average. Here…
Japan Household Spending Falls 3.1% for 9th Straight Month Amid Inflation
Japan’s household spending fell 3.1% year-on-year in August 2026, its ninth straight monthly decline. Why consumers are cautious and the…
TRAI Puts Mandated Packs First on Recharge Apps
TRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, has ordered telecom providers to put a clearly visible “TRAI-Mandated Packs” tab first…
GST Export of Services: Council Proposes Branch Relief
GST export of services rules could change for Indian firms serving foreign customers through overseas branches. On October 8, 2026,…
GST Registration: Council Proposes Warehouse Relief
GST registration could become simpler for small online sellers using warehouses in other states. On October 8, 2026, the Goods…