India’s Crude Oil Basket Hits Nearly 15-Year High, Raising Inflation and Fiscal Concerns
India’s crude oil basket has climbed to its highest level in more than 14 years, putting renewed pressure on the…
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Indian economy, trade, commodities and government policy.
India’s Overseas Investment Commitments Fall 37% to $4.34 Billion in September
India’s overseas direct investment (ODI) commitments declined nearly 37% month-on-month to $4.34 billion in September 2026, compared with $6.87 billion…
India’s Mineral Imports Hit ₹10.12 Lakh Crore in FY26 as Mining Law Changes Take Effect
India’s mineral imports reached ₹10.12 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 2026, underscoring the scale of the country’s…
India’s Natural Gas Import Bill Jumps 23% to $8.5 Billion as Prices Rise
India’s natural gas import bill rose 23% to $8.5 billion during April–September 2026, up from $6.9 billion in the same…
BPCL to Sharply Cut Russian Oil Purchases in November as Middle Eastern Crude Becomes More Attractive
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) expects its purchases of Russian crude oil to decline sharply in November 2026 as higher…
India’s Private Sector Activity Hits 4-Month High in October as Services and Exports Strengthen
India’s private sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October 2026, supported by stronger new orders,…
Gross FDI Inflows to India Fall to $11 Billion in August as Net Investment Slows
India’s gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows declined to approximately $11.1 billion in August 2026, down from about $14.6 billion…
RBI’s Net Dollar Purchases Hit Record $43.26 Billion in August
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recorded its highest-ever monthly net dollar purchases in August 2026, buying $43.26 billion more…
Urban India’s Festive Spending Likely to Fall 6% to ₹1.97 Lakh Crore in 2026: Survey
Urban India’s festive spending is expected to decline by 6% in 2026 as households become more cautious about discretionary purchases…
India’s Forex Reserves Fall $5 Billion to $721 Billion as RBI Faces Rupee Pressure
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $5 billion to approximately $721.02 billion in the week ended October 16, 2026, according…