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West Asia crisis needs close monitoring and proactive steps: RBI

RBI report calls for close monitoring of West Asia conflict and proactive steps to limit spillovers, citing India's oil dependence and rising global volatility

Niti Aayog retools Feb 10 transport report after Auto Inc pushback

FFVs and CBG vehicles run on flex fuel (currently ethanol blended with petrol) or bio-gas (currently CBG mixed with compressed natural gas) using internal combustion engines

AI threatens to leave masses behind unless they invest: BlackRock CEO

Encouraging individuals to invest for the long-term alongside that probable growth "is both the challenge and the opportunity," he said

Explained: Why India's energy security goal is an unfinished journey

Despite policy push and diversification, India's rising oil and gas import dependence is exposed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, underscoring gaps in domestic production and energy transition

AM/NS India kicks off work on ₹1.36 trillion Andhra Pradesh steel plant

AMNS India has begun work on a Rs 1.36 trillion steel plant in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to serve domestic demand and tap export markets through phased expansion

Sudden rains, West Asia crisis throw a curveball at consumer demand

Rising raw material costs, West Asia tensions squeeze consumer goods sales

Anil Ambani approaches SC seeking Sandesara-like debt settlement framework

Anil Ambani has approached the Supreme Court seeking debt resolution similar to the Sandesara case, even as the court pulled up agencies over probe delays

India's LPG supply shortage shows no sign of easing as new route opens

On the positive side, a new route, bypassing Hormuz, opened for India's LPG supplies from Saudi Arabia. But there is a supply shortage for March and a much bigger one for April as of date

India's hidden credit constraints: Issue lies in pricing, regulation

Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), and the World Bank suggests that India is a global outlier in the relative size of our credit markets

High growth has not translated into meaningful job creation: Jayati Ghosh

India's economic growth has not translated into sufficient job creation, with weak formal employment and low female participation, says economist Jayati Ghosh

Remittances to India unlikely to be hit, may touch a new high of $140 bn

Remittances to India are projected to reach up to $140 billion in FY26 despite West Asia tensions, supported by resilient inflows and precautionary transfers, SBI report says

India Inc to pull back on capex by 16.5% in FY27, says NSO Survey

Private sector capex intentions decline 16.5 per cent to Rs 9.55 trillion in FY27, reflecting a cautious investment outlook despite modest rise in per-enterprise spending

War, emerging geopolitical faultlines: West Asia war jolts global economy

Iran's decision to shut off the Strait of Hormuz on March 1 was not merely an act of retaliation; it was a calculated demonstration of its enduring capacity to disrupt the global commons

American Maritime Strategy in Indian Ocean: Tracing US' post-Cold War shift

The author argues, "Supply chains and critical technologies, such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology, are becoming increasingly important to emerging nations in the IOR

Protecting biodiversity: Strategy improves, but outcomes remain uncertain

A key concern is the gap between restoration and degradation: while 24.1 mn hectares are restored against a 26 mn target, nearly 30% of India's land still faces degradation

Jaishankar calls for removal of non-tariff barriers in Russia trade

Jaishankar also described Russia as India's "foremost partner" in the civil nuclear energy sector

Manufacturing push: Execution will be key to success of industrial parks

Many industrial areas remain underutilised; in Karnataka, some parks have only about 25% of units operational due to poor connectivity, weak governance, regulatory delays and low demand

Datanomics: India's energy diversification timely, but risks remain

PM Narendra Modi highlights India's diversified energy import strategy as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global oil and gas flows

West Asia crisis: Govt restores full Rodtep benefits to exporters

Refunds under the scheme range from 0.3 per cent to 3.9 per cent. The scheme is valid till March this year

RDI Fund draws 200 applications; venture capital firms dominate entries

The government has received nearly 200 applications for second-level fund managers under the RDI Fund, with venture capital firms accounting for around 80 per cent