How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
Centre may issue nearly 3 crore more ration cards after states delete ineligible entries: Union Food Minister Pralhad JoshiUnion Food Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that approximately 3 crore new ration cards can be issued. This follows state governments remov...
Are the EU and China heading for a trade war?Europe's trade gap with China is widening. This is leading to protective measures on items like electric vehicles and e-commerce. Leaders a...
States' expenditure rises 131% in 10 yrs on welfare, development: CAG ReportStates' spending surged 131 percent from 2015-16 to 2024-25. Welfare and development drove this growth. Revenue expenditure remained the la...
Fiscal stress deepens across states as all 28 post deficits in FY25: CAG reportIndia's states continued to face mounting fiscal pressures in 2024-25, with all 28 states reporting fiscal deficits and their combined liab...
Private bus operators raise concerns over Kerala's free travel scheme for womenPrivate bus operators in Kerala are worried about the new free travel scheme for women on KSRTC buses. They claim it is hurting their busin...
India will do more to boost inflows: Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanIndia plans further measures to attract foreign capital. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that additional steps will be taken if ...
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
Short-end Indian debt gains as RBI dollar measures spur buyingShort-term Indian government bond yields have dropped to their lowest in three months. This move steepens the yield curve significantly. Ex...
AI demand to keep memory tight through 2027, chipflation to squeeze consumer hardware and cloud costsMemory storage is set to remain a structural bottleneck through 2027 as AI demand continues to absorb Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM), ...
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
GDP growth momentum intact, no need for additional borrowing so far: Govt sourcesIndia's economy is navigating external challenges like rising import costs. However, domestic consumption remains strong, ensuring growth m...
India scrapping tax for foreign investors in govt bonds aimed at inclusion in Bloomberg index, govt official saysIndia has removed capital gains tax on foreign investments in government bonds. This move aims to help India join Bloomberg's Global Aggreg...
'Domestic cos got lower subsidies than Chinese peers, on par with North America'Indian firms receive far less government support than Chinese companies. An OECD report highlights this disparity between 2005 and 2024. In...
LPG Price Today June 9: Check domestic gas cylinder rate in Delhi, Mumbai, Faridabad, and other cities as govt cuts PMUY subsidy quotaLPG Gas Price Today: Domestic LPG cylinder prices have risen by ₹29. The government has also cut the annual subsidised cooking gas cylinder...