India’s Trade Deficit Widens to 6-Month High of $31.98 Billion in July
India's trade deficit hit a six-month high of $31.98 billion in July as imports surged to a nine-month high despite…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
India Plans at Least 5 Indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033
India plans at least five indigenous small modular reactors by 2033, positioning SMRs to replace ageing coal plants and supply…
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Delays Indian Exports and Raises Shipping Costs
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is delaying Indian exports and pushing freight rates higher, with port congestion compounding the disruption.
India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July 2026
India's retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026 from 4.38% in June as food prices stayed elevated, keeping CPI…
Microfinance Loans Above ₹1 Lakh Rise 89.8%
Key takeaways Loans above ₹1 lakh grew 89.8%, according to the reported data. Disbursements of smaller loans declined during the…
India Relaxes Consultancy Rules to Give Local Firms a Shot at Government Contracts
India has relaxed evaluation rules for consultancy firms bidding for government contracts, giving smaller Indian consultancies a better chance against…
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…