The Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) states that ethanol and electric vehicles are complementary tools for India's clean mobility. With 300 million internal combustion engine vehicles on the road, the body argues for a diversifie...
The government has clarified that no national policy prevents airport operators from owning airlines. However, specific Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts may still contain restrictions. The Airports Authority of India is current...
High-income household spending is moderating as hiring in major sectors like IT and finance slows down. While the broader labor market is adjusting to AI, a mismatch in skills is preventing the rapid wage growth that previously fueled pr...
India recorded 13.98 crore e-way bills in July 2026, marking the second-highest monthly total on record. This 5.98% increase over last year highlights resilient domestic goods movement and formal economic activity. While this suggests a...
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has reached an annual procurement value of over ₹1.55 lakh crore, marking a significant milestone a decade after its launch. This digital platform has fundamentally altered public procurement, creating...
A new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report reveals that Delhi's economic growth is slowing compared to the national average. While the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) reached ₹12.15 lakh crore in 2024-25, its contribu...
India saw 2.89 million new demat accounts opened in July 2026, the highest count since January, as 12 companies raised ₹28,649 crore through IPOs. This surge reflects growing retail confidence, supported by a 2% rise in the Nifty 50 inde...
India’s unemployment rate reached 5.5% in the April-June 2026 quarter, a slight improvement from the previous year. While rural employment remained stable, urban job markets showed notable progress. Despite these steady figures, structur...
The GST Network implemented technical updates to e-invoicing and e-way bill systems on August 1, 2026. New requirements include mandatory 'Ship-To' GSTIN entries and a voluntary closure facility for e-way bills. Businesses that fail to u...
Indian households moved savings toward bank deposits and cash in FY26, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and equity market volatility. While direct equity investment flows turned negative, mutual funds remained resilient through steady...
India's economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter of the 2027 fiscal year, with July GST collections reaching ₹2.11 lakh crore, up 15.4% from last year. While strong bank lending and industrial output support this momentum, g...
Starting September 9, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security will levy new fees of $4,000 and $4,500 on H-1B and L-1 visa extensions. This change impacts major Indian IT companies with large US-based workforces, shifting these expe...
The US Senate has passed the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,' proposing 100% tariffs on countries that are major buyers of Russian crude. While this bill is not yet law—awaiting a House vote on August 31—it cr...
India's labor force participation rate declined to 54.6% in the April-June quarter, according to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey. While overall participation dropped, there was a structural shift toward regular, salaried jobs in...
The Indian rupee is expected to trade in the 94–96 range against the US dollar this financial year, supported by steady capital inflows. Recent RBI initiatives have brought in roughly $41 billion, while foreign investors have returned to...
India has increased its liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers to 15 and expanded crude oil sourcing to 41 countries to improve energy security. This move aims to reduce reliance on specific trade routes amid rising geopolitical tensions....
The Indian government has secured ₹58,154 crore in asset sales so far this fiscal year, covering nearly 73% of its ₹80,000 crore target. A massive stake sale in LIC, alongside several smaller share sales in public sector companies, has d...
While nationwide employment generation under the new Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) has dropped by 56% in its initial phase, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have reported significant growth. The shift fro...
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, has outlined that India must reach 60% urbanisation by 2047 to achieve developed economy status. The plan involves shifting focus to state-led reforms and creating new jobs to m...
The central government has formally rejected requests from five states to move ₹1.45 lakh crore from the National Pension System (NPS) back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The Ministry of Finance clarified that no legal framework exists...