Gold imports up 34 pc to $3.41 bn in May; silver shipments plunge over 86 pcDuring May, India's gold imports skyrocketed by 34 percent, hitting USD 3.41 billion, as soaring gold prices fueled demand. In stark contra...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
16 India-bound fertiliser ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz: GovtSixteen ships carrying vital fertilisers are currently held up in the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are en route to India. Despite this s...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Statistical system may get AI overhaul, data to be treated as asset: MoSPI SecyIndia is set to modernize its statistical system. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into official data. A national business regist...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbersNageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India's GDP estimates, stressing that GDP measurement is an estimate in eve...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India's Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchasesIndia continued its strong demand for Russian fossil fuels in May. The nation emerged as the second-largest buyer globally, importing hydro...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Call to extend duty cuts on critical inputs soonIndia is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will r...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
India's edible oil imports up 6.7 per cent in May to 13.39 lakh tonnesIndia's edible oil imports saw a significant rise in May, reaching nearly 13.39 lakh tonnes. This increase was primarily fueled by higher s...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Nagaland seeks restart of petroleum exploration as Rio discusses plans with Hardeep PuriNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri to discuss restarting petroleum exploration and production ...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
India considers extending import tax exemption on petrochemicals to beyond June 30India will consider extending import tax exemptions on petrochemicals used for making plastics and pharmaceutical goods beyond June 30 to...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Govt publishes rules for setting up of coal exchangesIndia's government has published new rules for coal exchanges. This move aims to make coal trading more transparent and efficient. Coal pro...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Union Minister Kishan ReddyIndia possesses enough coal reserves to power the nation for 80 days. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated this achievement of the NDA gove...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India's new GDP yardstick: What changed, what did not, and what every investor should now read differentlyIndia changed the base year used to measure its economy from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The first full-year provisional numbers under the new yard...
07 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Coal linkage auctions: Coal India steps up supply to non-regulated sector, offers record volumesCoal India Limited is introducing new measures to increase coal supply for non-regulated sector consumers. This aims to reduce import depen...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST