New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is offFormer RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Cement demand growth likely to moderate to around 5% in FY27: Ambuja CementsAmbuja Cements anticipates a 5 percent growth in India's cement demand for fiscal year 2026-27. This follows a stronger growth in the previ...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
India overhauls inflation framework with new Producer Price Index, revised WPIIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index and a revamped Wholesale Price Index from June 15. This significant overhaul aims to a...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India said to prepare Rs 10,000 crore LIC stake sale next monthIndia is preparing to launch a new share sale for Life Insurance Corporation of India next month. This offering could bring in as much as R...
27 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
RBI mulls all options, including rate hike, as rupee slumpsThe Reserve Bank of India is exploring all avenues to steady the rupee. Options include raising interest rates and currency swaps. Official...
21 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: ReportIndia's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil pric...
16 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation hits 3-year high amid Iran oil shockJapan's wholesale inflation surged to its fastest pace in nearly three years in April, driven by rising energy and commodity prices linked ...
15 May, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
CIL's April coal auction quantity drops 6% vs March to 30.5 MTCoal India Limited offered 30.5 million tonnes of coal in April auctions. This marks a slight decrease from March. Global energy prices are...
11 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?With the summer travel season on the horizon, the shadow of fuel shortages looms large. The ongoing strife between the U.S. and Iran has sh...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Things you need to know about oil prices: Energy crisis 2026 pushes fuel costs higher and triggers global inflationOil prices are rising in 2026 due to global tensions and supply issues. Fuel and energy are becoming costly for people and businesses. This...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Iran conflict exposes limits of energy transition, pushes world back to oil, gas and nuclearRecent global events, particularly the Iran conflict, have highlighted the continued reliance on hydrocarbons, pushing back EV targets and ...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
US move on Russian oil waiver adds pressure as Iran war strains energy markets, India engaged in talks: SourcesIndia faces a tougher energy market as the US will not extend waivers for Russian oil imports. This decision impacts countries already stru...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Iran war exposes cost of Asia's fossil fuel relianceThe latest global energy shock highlights the risks of fuel import dependence, with Bangladesh hit hard by soaring LNG costs after supply d...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST