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Experts warn of rising energy costs, global demand contraction, and further inflation. (Image Source: Twitter)

Israel-Iran war: Exporters fear rise in logistic costs

The escalating Iran-Israel conflict is threatening to severely disrupt global trade, particularly by increasing freight and insurance costs as shipping…

June 15, 2025 19:50 IST

power distribution companies, discoms, PSUs, states fiscal

Tougher borrowing norms for states to instil discipline

The Centre tightens borrowing norms for states in FY26, linking loan limits to liabilities like unpaid subsidies, unspent central funds,…

June 11, 2025 23:46 IST

investments, fund, Agri Infrastructure Fund, agricultural food

Rs 1 L-crore investments supported by agri infra fund

Agri Infra Fund has supported over Rs 1 lakh crore in investments across 1.09 lakh+ projects to boost farm gate…

June 11, 2025 23:13 IST

edible oil, oil, economy, palm, soyabean, sunflower oil, oil imports

Firms start slashing prices of edible oil post duty cut

Edible oil firms begin slashing prices after import duty cut; consumers to see 5-7% drop in rates soon. Dhara, Emami…

June 11, 2025 21:57 IST

European Union, EU, free trade agreement, FTA, economy, EFTA

EU seeks easier quality control certification under trade deal

The EU seeks simplified certification under India’s Quality Control Orders (QCOs) during FTA talks. India may allow online applications and…

June 11, 2025 21:30 IST

kharif crops, economy, farmers, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

Escrow accounts by states a must under crop insurance plan

To ensure timely crop insurance payouts under PMFBY, states must open escrow accounts from Kharif 2025. The Centre mandates 50%…

June 11, 2025 05:11 IST

India Inc, operating margin, Q1FY26 outlook, demand, input cost, semiconductors, PLI scheme, infrastructure-oriented sectors, consumption sectors, food inflation

States seek higher share in tax kitty, citing population & GDP contribution

States urge 16th Finance Commission to raise their tax share from 41% to 50%, citing population, poverty, and GDP contributions.…

June 10, 2025 23:13 IST

FM, KYC, Reserve Bank of India, Irdai, RBI, Nirmala Sitharaman, FSDC

FM bats for common KYC, reducing unclaimed assets

FM Nirmala Sitharaman urges common KYC norms, faster refunds of Rs 97,545 crore unclaimed assets, and improved financial inclusion at…

June 10, 2025 22:25 IST

swiss, FTA, European Free Trade Association, EFTA, economy

Swiss firms keen to expand India presence as FTA implementation draws near

Swiss firms eye India expansion as FTA with EFTA nears implementation. With $100B investment planned over 15 years, sectors like…

June 10, 2025 20:14 IST

tur, economy, pulses, FCI, MSP, Minimum Support Price, retail inflation

Record govt purchase, imports cool tur prices

Record govt procurement of tur under PSS fails to lift mandi prices, which remain 10–12% below MSP due to bumper…

June 9, 2025 22:49 IST

infrastructure, agriculture, SASCI, capex, capital expenditure,

Land, urban planning among key reforms required for capex loans

Centre ties Rs 52,000 crore in 50-year interest-free capex loans to key state reforms in land, urban planning, digital agri…

June 9, 2025 22:16 IST

farmer producer organisations, FPO, economy, farmers, fertilisers

Farmers’ collectives team up with corporate sector

Farmers’ collectives are partnering with corporates like Olam, Big Basket, and Britannia for direct agri-produce procurement, eliminating intermediaries and boosting…

June 9, 2025 21:42 IST

Piyush Goyal, Switzerland, Sweden, economy, Free Trade Agreement, FTA

Piyush Goyal starts visit to Switzerland, Sweden

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal begins Switzerland visit to boost India-EFTA FTA ties, engage Swiss industry in sectors like pharma, precision…

June 9, 2025 21:31 IST

rate cut, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, reserve bank of India, banking

‘We can’t tell banks to provide credit or reduce rates,’ says RBI

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explains the shift to a neutral stance, monetary transmission pace, CRR cut impact, and growth expectations.…

June 6, 2025 23:59 IST

RBI, economy, Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, reserve bank of india,

RBI’s double delight

RBI delivers surprise 50bps repo rate cut and 100bps CRR reduction, injecting Rs 2.5 lakh crore liquidity. With a shift…

June 6, 2025 23:39 IST

RBI, reserve bank of india, economy, repo rate, monetary policy transmission

Transmission faster this time: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says monetary policy transmission is faster this time, with deposit and lending rates already falling post…

Updated: June 10, 2025 01:00 IST

economy, Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, GDP, RBI, CPI Inflation

Change in stance reflects cautious approach

RBI shifts policy stance to ‘neutral’ after rate cuts, signaling cautious optimism. Governor Malhotra cites limited space for further easing…

June 6, 2025 22:24 IST

world bank, poverty, economy, World Bank, Purchasing Power Parities

Extreme poverty In India down to 5.3% in 2022-23: World Bank

India’s extreme poverty drops to 5.3% in 2022-23 from 27.1% in 2011-12, lifting 269 million people out of poverty, says…

June 6, 2025 22:16 IST

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RBL Bank, currently ranked 13th among Indian private sector banks, plans to expand to 150 branches in a year and join the top-five banks in 3-5 years. Emirates NBD’s $3 billion investment will not only bring in capital but also open up opportunities in wholesale banking, positioning RBL Bank for growth in a dynamic market.

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