Real rural wages down 8.9% in April-July The delayed monsoon impacted kharif sowing and consumer sentiment, causing a 1.5% decline in India’s average wage rate in July… September 8, 2026 19:19 IST
2030 strategy may take centre stage at BRICS summit The BRICS Economic Partnership 2030 strategy aims to provide a long-term roadmap for trade, investment, and cooperation in digital economy,… September 8, 2026 18:45 IST
79% of migrant LPG users lack formal connections; ₹400 refill could drive 80% to exclusive use A CEEW study has found that affordability and formal enrolment remain key barriers to sustained LPG use in India, with… September 8, 2026 05:36 IST
Govt cuts rural LPG refill booking gap to 25 days as supply pressure eases The government cut the minimum LPG refill booking interval for rural households to 25 days from 45, matching urban consumers,… September 8, 2026 05:22 IST
UK to offset India’s carbon price against CBAM liability The UK will allow exporters to deduct the carbon price paid in India under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting… September 8, 2026 05:15 IST
Centre clears Rs 1.1L-crore military procurement plan The Defence Ministry approved Rs 1.10 lakh crore military procurements for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, focusing on advanced… September 8, 2026 05:10 IST
Government offers 100% funding for medical equipment testing infrastructure Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal pledges full government funding for advanced medical equipment testing labs, urging innovation, quality, and… Updated: September 8, 2026 05:24 IST
Is West Bengal ‘practically bankrupt’? What numbers say about its finances West Bengal faces a heavy debt and interest burden, but is it really bankrupt? We examine the state’s budget, revenue… September 7, 2026 19:53 IST
OMCs’ marketing margins come under fresh pressure Petrol margin slips to minus ₹4.2/litre, diesel loss near ₹25 Updated: September 8, 2026 05:12 IST
RBI liquidity surplus at Rs 11.16 lakh crore: How will the central bank manage this glut? RBI faces Rs 11.16 lakh crore liquidity surplus as UBI sees VRRR, I-CRR and swaps in play; see what tools… Updated: September 7, 2026 18:48 IST
Russia now buys back petrol, but no price edge for refiners Despite importing 2.5 million bpd of Russian crude, India exported 1.66 million barrels of gasoline back to Russia in June-July… Updated: September 7, 2026 05:07 IST
57th GST Council meet rescheduled to Oct 7 Chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, the meeting will focus on reducing tax litigation, simplifying ITC, and streamlining registration for large… Updated: September 7, 2026 05:12 IST
NFRA ramps up hiring for audit and tech roles NFRA invites applications for 24 senior expert roles across audit, legal, and tech domains to resolve staff shortages and step… September 6, 2026 18:48 IST
Centre may expand scope of FDI in more commercial crops; horticulture & processed foods in focus Horticulture sector and processed foods in focus Updated: September 7, 2026 16:36 IST
Bayer bets big on climate-resilient crop technology Commercial cultivation of genome-edited corn, soya likely in 5 years Updated: September 7, 2026 06:23 IST
$136-billion inflow puts RBI in driver’s seat on rupee But large forward book and global risks limit scope for rupee gains, say experts Updated: September 7, 2026 05:17 IST
‘Dark’ Hormuz tanker traffic surges as Gulf oil flows defy blockade Goldman estimates Persian Gulf exports at 15-16 mb/d versus visible flows of 10 mb/d; Brent slips below $95 after recent… September 5, 2026 00:56 IST
States’ capex growth halves in April-July Monsoon, lack of extra tax devolution weigh on investments September 4, 2026 23:41 IST
