India's Union Cabinet approved more than ₹1.28 lakh crore for infrastructure and welfare. This package strengthens maritime security with a ₹12,980 crore insurance pool, improves rural roads using ₹83,977 crore, and upgrades rail freight...
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India's economy shows a split as FY26 ends. Strong domestic demand drove imports higher, widening the trade deficit to $333.2 billion. But a forecast for a weak monsoon threatens rural incomes and spending, posing risks for FY27 inflatio...
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The U.S. has extended India's waiver to buy Russian crude oil until May 16, 2026. This offers relief from supply concerns, particularly after India's March imports from Russia jumped 90%. However, global oil prices remain unstable, compe...
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India's Union Cabinet has approved a ₹13,000 crore Sovereign Maritime Fund and extended the PMGSY rural roads program to 2028 with an extra ₹3,000 crore. A 2% Dearness Allowance increase for government employees and pensioners also takes...
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India's Q4 FY26 earnings season is underway, putting major companies like IT giants Infosys and HCL Technologies, banks such as Axis Bank, and energy firm Reliance Industries under the spotlight. Investors are seeking clear insights into...
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India's economy shows signs of strain despite growth narratives. The guar gum sector exports raw material, missing domestic value opportunities and facing volatile demand tied to oil prices. Luxury retail is growing on a narrow income ba...
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India's Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020, combines 13 labor laws into one. While aiming for simpler compliance and better safety, it sharpens employer accountability with a 'duty of care' rule and a ne...
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As India enters FY 2026-27, traders face significant market shifts. A major hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives, alongside stricter leverage and funding rules from the RBI and SEBI, is expected to cut into profits...
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India's economy risks leaving its demographic dividend untapped as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam stalls, widening the gender labor participation gap. With a 40% female labor force participation rate in 2025, India lags global peers, c...
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India's stock market has climbed back above $5 trillion, boosted by falling crude oil prices and easing geopolitical worries. While overall sentiment is up, analysts suggest caution for volatile mid and small-cap stocks. Some large compa...
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Benchmark Indian indices, Sensex and Nifty, climbed on Friday, April 17, 2026, buoyed by optimism from a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and robust foreign fund inflows. Brent crude prices dropped to approximately $86-91 per barrel, e...
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The Indian rupee opened higher Friday, driven by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directives for state-run oil refiners to reduce spot dollar purchases and utilize special credit lines. This move, coupled with a dramatic fall in Brent crude o...
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India's creative sector, aiming for $100 billion by 2030, and 48% AI adoption in FY24 signal strong growth. However, issues with intellectual property, digital access, talent, and AI rules remain, potentially limiting its full promise. M...
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India's Sensex and Nifty indexes jumped nearly 1% on Friday, driven by de-escalating Middle East tensions and a return of foreign investor buying. Falling Brent crude oil prices also helped, easing inflation worries and boosting economic...
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Asia's economic growth to slow in 2026, despite China's strong Q1. A key risk is a major energy shock from Middle East tensions, which could push inflation higher and curb growth. India's eco...
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