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Core sector growth declined to three-month low of 2.3% in February
A major reason for the moderation was the sharp deceleration in electricity output growth to 0.5 percent in February, down from 5.2 percent in January
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Telangana, Uttarakhand, J&K among most exposed to Hormuz disruption as export risks widen
Over $34 billion of exports, including industrial goods, farm produce and meat products, linked to Gulf-bound categories at risk. Smaller states stare at a bigger blow
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Dhurandhar 2 opens strong but sequel success remains a gamble for Bollywood
In the post-pandemic period, sequels have, on average, earned about 43% more than their predecessors in real terms
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Beyond oil, West Asia crisis could push up housing, plastics and food costs
Among the most exposed are petrochemical inputs, which form the backbone of plastics and packaging
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Fertiliser imports decline but reliance on key nutrients remains high
Imports are diversified but still skewed towards a few major suppliers.Russia and Saudi Arabia are the top sources, followed by Morocco, Oman and China
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India would still need 29 LPG tankers a month, even with 50% jump in domestic output
A 30% increase in domestic LPG production would still leave a deficit of over 1.4 mn tonnes per month from 1.8 mn tonnes now
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Urban unemployment falls to 3-month low of 6.6% in February, women gain the most
The urban unemployment rate fell to 6.6% in February from 7 percent in January
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West Asia crisis could hit Kerala economy, remittance-heavy state faces risk as elections approach
Remittances equal 17% of Kerala’s GDP, far higher than in other states, making the economy vulnerable to Gulf disruptions
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Youth to shape Assam polls, women voters likely decisive in Kerala
Young voters make up nearly 29% of Assam’s electorate, while women account for a majority of voters in Kerala and Puducherry
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Wholesale inflation rises to 11-month high of 2.13% in February
Economists expect inflationary pressures to grow in the coming weeks as fuel prices continue their climb with the Iran war, which has ensnared West Asia, enters third week
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Government plans unemployment estimates for nearly 50 major cities to deepen labour market tracking
City-level employment data covering major urban centres such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru may begin in the second half of the year
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How has India’s natural gas sector changed over the last decade?
Offshore fields accounted for 71.7% of total production in FY25, with their share rising to 71.9% in FY26 (as of January)
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Prolonged West Asia war could push India’s inflation above 5%, economists warn
Crude above $100 a barrel may trigger fuel pass-through and lift CPI well above current levels despite moderate February inflation
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Five charts show what’s caused inflation in February
Food and beverages continued to be a major driver of inflation in February
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India's retail inflation rises to 3.2% in February
The new series shows that prices have been rising sequentially for four straight months, as the index rose to 104.57 in February from 104.46 in January and 104.10 in November and December.
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Jal Jeevan Mission hits last-mile hurdle as only a quarter of districts achieve full tap coverage
The Centre extends rural water scheme to 2028 as data shows three-fourths of districts still short of universal household tap connections
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Hormuz disruption could double India’s energy delivery times
Replacing Gulf LNG with cargoes from the US, Africa, or Australia could stretch shipping times from under a week to more than a month
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India’s trade exposure to Strait of Hormuz higher than many Asian peers
Nearly 16% of India’s trade is heavily tied to Hormuz corridor economies, with energy and LNG imports showing particularly high dependence
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Easing Press Note 3 may reopen door for Chinese investment, but trends suggest recovery likely gradual
While India attracted larger Chinese investments than peers such as Vietnam and Thailand in 2015, inflows declined in subsequent years
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Karnataka’s gender budget growth slows despite large welfare schemes
Women-focused spending rises to Rs 94,663 crore in FY27, but its share in the state budget declines as overall expenditure grows faster
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India key country to watch for the next decade; war could accelerate renewables shift: Ernie Bower
India is well-positioned to diversify its energy sources. It needs to look more towards Asia and Africa, Bower Group Asia CEO tells Moneycontrol
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FDI can triple in next 2 years if India plays its cards right; AI revolution made for the country, says Ernie Bower
The scale of investment required for AI infrastructure could trigger flows similar to those that once transformed China into a global manufacturing hub for companies such as Apple
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India has the highest exposure to Middle East among major LNG importers
Nearly 60% of India’s LNG imports come from the region, far higher than other major buyers, exposing energy supplies to geopolitical disruptions
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War threatens India’s food exports to Gulf markets; 40% of rice shipments under threat
Rice, spices, fruits and meat shipments heavily reliant on Hormuz-linked economies face risks from shipping disruptions and weakening regional demand
