LiveRice Exports Under Pressure as Domestic Demand Rises
India’s rice exporters are facing rising pressure from global trade disruptions, prompting calls for policy support for a sector that accounts for nearly 20% of...
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US-India Trade Deal Stalls as Lutnick Claims PM Modi Didn’t Call Trump
The US–India trade deal stalled at the final stage due to a missed political signal, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has claimed. According to Lutnick,...
RBI Data: Credit Card Spends Grow, Pace Slows
RBI’s latest credit card data offers a sharper view of consumer behaviour on the ground, beyond headline growth indicators. Spending remains resilient even after the...
DAC Clears Rs 79,000 Crore Defence Procurement Proposals
India’s push to modernise its armed forces gathered pace on 29th December as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved defence procurement proposals worth around Rs...
Indian Bond Yields Hit 4-Month Low: What It Means for Investors
Indian government bond yields slipped to a four-month low after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced fresh liquidity measures to ease stress in the...
GCC Decouples Investment Pact Talks From FTA Negotiations With India
In a fresh development on India–Gulf trade ties, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has agreed to separate talks on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) from...
Cabinet Clears Rs 1,419 Crore Aerocity–Terminal 1 Corridor Project
The Union Cabinet on 24th December approved a key part of the Delhi Metro Phase-V(A) expansion. They cleared a 2.3-km corridor between Aerocity and Indira...
Wholesale Inflation Remains Negative at -0.32% in November
India’s wholesale inflation remained in deflation for another month. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) came in at -0.32% in November, according to data released by...
15 Crore Jan Dhan Accounts Inactive, Govt Tells Lok Sabha
The Finance Ministry told the Lok Sabha that 15.09 crore Jan Dhan accounts across the country are currently inactive. This is out of a total...
India’s Employer Health Costs Set to Rise 10% in 2026: Report
India’s employer-sponsored health plans are set for another costly year. Mercer Marsh Benefits projects a 9.9% rise in medical costs in 2026, matching the trend...