Economy

India's forex reserves plunge $30.5 bn in March amid RBI intervention

Forex reserves decline sharply amid RBI intervention to stabilise rupee; foreign currency assets fall in FY26 even as gold reserves rise

Rising yields, inflation concerns to cap corporate bond issuances in FY27

Corporate bond issuances likely to remain subdued in FY27 as elevated yields, inflation risks and liquidity conditions weigh on fundraising activity and investor appetite

India likely to stay insulated from Trump's tariff shock on patented drugs

US tariffs on patented drugs may have limited immediate impact on India, but industry flags uncertainty as policy ties relief to pricing and manufacturing shifts

India's forex reserves drop $10.28 bn to $688.05 bn in week ended March 27

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.413 billion to $698.346 billion

Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course from India to China mid-voyage

Ping Shun, first such shipment from Iran to India in seven years, now signals China's Dongying as destination, according to data from Kpler

Exports sustain momentum, to record positive growth in 2025-26: Official

Country's merchandise exports dropped marginally by 0.81 per cent year-on-year to $36.61 billion in February, and the trade deficit narrowed to $27.1 billion compared to the previous month

Datanomics: India's energy efficiency gains amid import woes deepen

Hormuz tensions strain India's fuel supply despite efficiency gains

Ecommerce tariffs: India open to a longer extension of the moratorium

This will give businesses greater predictability, says Goyal

'₹12,754 cr misclassified, ₹54,282 cr in pending utilisation certificates'

Audit shows delays, misbookings affecting transparency in Union accounts

West Asia conflict: City of Glass cracks under Iran war's distant heat

Starting in Firozabad, where cooled furnaces and scattered shards of glass mirror fragile livelihoods, this six-part series traces the ripple of the West Asia war across India

Govt permits C3, C4 allocation for pharma, chemicals, and food sectors

A government committee will evaluate sector-wise allocation of C3 and C4 streams for key sectors amid supply constraints and rising energy prices due to the West Asia crisis

Petchem import duty waiver to cost govt ₹1,800 crore in 3 months

The exemption on a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, is a temporary and targeted relief to shield domestic manufacturers from disruptions caused by the Iran war

India manufacturing PMI plummets to 4-year low amid West Asia conflict

Industry 'takes a step back' as market uncertainty and cost pressures increase

Govt bond yields surge 9 basis points on rise in crude oil prices

Government bond yields climbed as crude oil and US Treasury yields rose, while improved liquidity conditions pushed overnight rates below the policy repo rate

Going beyond 2% CSR: The institutions India needs for a Viksit Bharat

India - and its leading business houses - must go beyond mere CSR spending to build enduring institutions that strengthen governance, improve execution, and unlock large-scale social impact across sta

The future of retail: How empowering small businesses can drive growth

India's MSMEs are reshaping retail through digital adoption, data-led decisions and e-commerce expansion, but unlocking their full potential will require stronger infrastructure, training, and ecosyst

India, UK FTA may come into force in next 30 to 45 days: Goyal

Goyal held a bilateral meeting with Peter Kyle, UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference of the WTO last month in Cameroon

Indian banks' tighter liquidity may add to margin pressure: Report

In response, it said, the RBI increased the supply of durable liquidity to the banking system since 2HFY25 through government bond buybacks and open-market purchases

More measures on anvil to help exporters tackle West Asia crisis: Goyal

Government is considering fresh measures, including freight support, to help exporters manage rising costs and disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia crisis, says Goyal

IMF, IEA, World Bank join hands to manage West Asia crisis impact

IMF, IEA and World Bank form coordination group to assess and manage energy and economic fallout of West Asia crisis, focusing on supply disruptions and global stability