India Relaxes Consultancy Rules for Give Local Firms at Government Contracts
India has relaxed its rules for consultancy firms seeking government contracts, reducing some of the barriers that have traditionally favored…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
US Crude Imports Set for Record Low in India
Key takeaways India’s purchases of US oil look set to reach a new low in August. Refiners buy crude based…
Karnataka Bike Taxis: State Says They Aren’t Public Transport
Key takeaways Karnataka told the Supreme Court that bike taxis should not count as public transport vehicles. The argument could…
India Approves 2 Billion Polymer ₹10 and ₹20 Notes for Field Trials
India has cleared the RBI plan to print 2 billion polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations for field trials…
FCNR(B) Inflows Push Banks Into 5-Year G-Secs as RBI Swap Window Boosts Liquidity
FCNR(B) inflows through the RBI swap window are flowing into five-year government bonds as banks deploy surplus rupee liquidity at…
India-Chile Near Trade Deal for Lithium, Copper and Critical Minerals
India and Chile are close to a trade deal, with critical minerals such as lithium and copper a key strategic…
India’s Russian Oil Imports Hit Record 2.8 Million BPD in July
India’s Russian oil imports hit a record 2.8 million bpd in July 2026, more than half of the country’s total…
Ethanol in Diesel: Government Holds Blending, Citing Safety Concerns
The government has ruled out ethanol-diesel blending for now, citing safety concerns over ethanol’s effect on diesel’s flash point.
Oil Prices Near $85 as Iran-Oman Hormuz Talks Continue
Brent crude moved close to $85 a barrel on August 10 as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept energy…
Purchase of Banks’ Bad Loans Jumps 50% Worth ₹15,000 Crore in Q1
Purchases of banks’ bad loans by asset reconstruction companies jumped about 50% to ₹15,000 crore in the June quarter.