Growing congestion at Singapore and Colombo ports is causing delays, higher costs, and uncertainty for Indian exporters, exposing vulnerabilities in regional supply chains ahead of peak shipping season. Congestion at Singapore and Colombo is tightening pressure on Indian exporters, with…
Recent tax reforms have significantly reduced the long-term benefits of indexation for debt mutual funds, prompting industry calls for relief ahead of the FY 2026-27 budget to safeguard conservative investors’ returns. Indexation, which adjusts an investment’s purchase price for inflation,…
Despite climate challenges, Andhra Pradesh reports robust 9.9% GDP growth in 2025-26, propelled by agriculture, industry, and services sectors, alongside rising fiscal and investment flows. Andhra Pradesh is reporting stronger-than-expected economic momentum, with the state government saying its real gross…
India’s Kharif planting pace accelerates in early August as rainfall improves, but uneven crop performance and uncertain monsoon outlook raise concerns over future food security and inflation. India’s kharif sowing recovery gathered pace in early August, narrowing the year-on-year gap…
The Indian government has clarified that there is no blanket ban on airport operators owning airlines, but contractual restrictions and potential regulatory shifts are intensifying debate over competition and conflict of interest in the sector. The Indian government has said…
India hit a new high in Russian crude oil imports in July, reinforcing its role as Moscow’s key energy customer despite ongoing Western sanctions and falling Russian revenues, as volumes reach nearly 2.8 million barrels a day. India’s imports of…
Indian rice exporters face a dramatic increase in freight rates amid container shortages and regional supply issues, threatening margins and domestic prices amid broader trade and agricultural pressures. India’s rice exporters are facing a sharp rise in logistics costs as…
India’s battery swapping infrastructure is transforming from a niche to a rapidly expanding segment, driven by surging EV adoption and innovative ownership models, with projections reaching over half a billion dollars by 2034. India’s battery swapping market is moving from…
The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its investigations into the Anil Ambani group, filing multiple chargesheets and attaching assets worth Rs 8,078 crore over alleged fraudulent fund diversion of Rs 40,185 crore, involving shell companies and complex transactions. The Enforcement Directorate…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra calls for increased investment in AI technology, infrastructure, and staff training among Indian banks, warning of risks and the importance of strategic deployment in the evolving financial landscape. Indian banks need to move…
Renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed up oil prices, exposing India’s trucking industry to increased costs and highlighting the need for technological upgrades and policy support to maintain reliability and profitability. India’s trucking sector is entering another…
India’s tractor market experienced its strongest July on record with a 28.1% increase in retail registrations, driven by favourable farm cash flows and government support, even as the monsoon outlook remains subdued amid El Niño concerns. India’s tractor market extended…
