India must roughly double its annual infrastructure expenditure to about ₹40 lakh crore over the next two decades to sustain its long-term development ambitions, says NaBFID MD Rajkiran Rai G, highlighting a crucial policy challenge amid rising public and private…
India’s food safety authorities are intensifying enforcement actions, prompting companies and restaurant chains to overhaul compliance through internal audits, staff training, and legal reviews amid rising scrutiny and penalties. India’s food regulator is prompting a broader compliance reset across the…
India is exploring broader trade agreements with Latin American and African nations, signalling a strategic push to diversify its export markets and strengthen economic ties in response to recent global protectionism and uncertainty. India is weighing a wider push for…
India’s retail inflation is expected to increase due to rising food prices, yet analysts anticipate it will remain within the Reserve Bank of India’s 6% upper tolerance band, supported by supply-side factors and temporary pressures. India’s retail inflation is likely…
Indian startups made significant funding moves on 12 August 2026, led by Yulu’s $93 million Series C to expand its electric fleet, as the country’s startup ecosystem demonstrates accelerating investment activity and evolving leadership dynamics. Four Indian startups announced funding…
India’s electricity consumption surged nearly 11% in July, driven by hot weather and industrial growth, highlighting urgent challenges for grid reliability and the push for sustainable energy solutions. India’s electricity use climbed nearly 11% year-on-year in July to 170.7 billion…
Freshers in India are experiencing a modest boost in employment prospects in 2026, with increased recruitment interest in retail, e-commerce, and technology, amid evolving skill requirements and sector variations. Freshers in India are finding a slightly stronger hiring climate this…
The Lok Sabha has approved a comprehensive overhaul of India’s mining regulations, preventing states from imposing extra taxes on mineral rights and centralising oversight to promote economic stability and attract investments. The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Mines and…
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation and S&P Global Energy highlight the risk of a 9 million tonne fall in rice output by 2026-27 due to prolonged El Niño, signalling potential disruptions and shifting trade flows amid rising production costs. The…
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed new guidelines requiring banks to implement kill-switches and rigorous oversight for AI systems, marking a shift towards treating AI as an operational risk rather than just a productivity tool. Banks in India may…
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reveals President Prabowo’s proposal to direct a portion of Danantara’s profits into the government’s fiscal reserves, aiming to strengthen the economy and potentially ease Indonesia’s debt burden amid ongoing scrutiny of state-linked funds and reinvestment…
India has sanctioned field trials for polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, aiming to test their durability and resistance, with government approval paving the way for potential wider circulation based on trial success. India has cleared the way for…
