India’s GDP growth could slow by 0.8 percentage points if oil averages $130 in 2026: S&P Global Ratings
The global ratings agency said India’s GDP growth could fall from its base-case estimate of 7.1 percent for FY27
India plans $38 billion battery push, eyes ‘battery moat’ with approved vendor list
India is targeting a cumulative battery storage capacity of nearly 3 terawatt-hours by 2047 across sectors such as mobility, power, and electronics
India is a fulcrum of stability in this very uncertain world and remarkable story of symmetry of monetary and fiscal policy: NK Singh
Data Story: March inflation looks calm — until you check the energy numbers
The overall retail inflation for March is modest, but inflation in the energy sector tells a more uncomfortable story about what happens if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Below-normal monsoon, West Asia tensions may keep inflation elevated in FY27
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on April 13 projected monsoon rainfall at 92 percent of the long-period average (LPA), its weakest preliminary long-range forecast in nearly 26 years.
Hormuz blockade could lengthen India’s energy delivery times
Supplies from the US, Africa and Australia may take weeks longer to arrive
Retail inflation rises to 3.4% in March; cooking fuel inflation jumps over 4%, transport flat
Food inflation rose to 3.87 percent in March from 3.47 percent in February
Hormuz and the new hierarchy of economic power
The most consequential economic weapon of our time isn't a tariff or a sanction — it's a chokepoint, and Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into one
Middle-East conflict: The world is on the brink
America isn't just fighting a war in the Middle-East. It's fighting to remain the country that sets the rules everywhere
Will India’s climate conflict prove to be costly?
India’s decision not to host COP33 raises the question of whether this is a strategic retreat or a missed opportunity
Subsidy hike to bring limited relief for fertiliser sector
Government has increased nutrient based subsidy for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers
Rising oil prices may widen India’s current account deficit to 2%: Report flags West Asia risks
The widening deficit is also seen alongside broader macroeconomic risks, including higher inflation, currency pressures, and tighter financial conditions, if the conflict persists and continues to disrupt energy supplies.
8th Pay Commission: How much could your take-home salary rise?
From Rs 18,000 to Rs 58,500? The multiplier that will decide your next pay jump.
'Mother of all supply chain disruptions': How Iran war threatens to fracture global oil market
Iran continues to maintain an effective chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices have resumed their climb
India’s forex reserves jump by $9 billion to $697.12 billion: RBI
In the previous reporting week, which ended on March 27, the overall reserves had dropped by $10.288 billion to $688.058 billion.
The Reading List: April 10, 2026
Our research and opinion teams bring to you a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
Business in the Week Ahead (April 13-17, 2026)
The market pot is boiling like never before, blame it mostly on the war. The next week too promises to be an eventful one. What lies ahead?
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Beyond buying the dip -- What markets may not have priced in
In April 10th edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: World Bank backs India’s 2047 growth potential, IPO market feels strain of Israel Iran war, ceasefire lifts sentiment but uncertainty remains ahead, and more
Govt begins IDBI Bank's revaluation process in renewed push for sale
Decision on bids likely in a month after valuation exercise. Subdued stock price, weak bids prompt rethink of strategy
ADB raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9%
Economy seen strengthening further to 7.3 percent in FY28; risks from West Asia persist
China ends over three years of factory deflation after oil shock
Producer prices rose 0.5% in March from a year earlier after a drop of 0.9% in the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday
Does Kalpakkam mark India’s nuclear inflection point?
The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor criticality signals a long-delayed shift to Stage 2 of India’s nuclear programme, but scaling up execution is important
Biggest currency clampdown in decade risks backfiring for India
As the currency hit new lows amid the Iran war, the Reserve Bank of India forced local banks to unwind bearish bets across onshore and offshore markets
US economy grew sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, says govt; downgrading previous estimate
US gross domestic — the nation's output of goods and services — decelerated in the fourth quarter after registering impressive growth of 4.4 per cent from July through September and 3.8 per cent from April through June.
US consumer spending barely rose, inflation lingered pre-war
Inflation-adjusted consumer spending increased 0.1% after stagnating in January, continuing an extended period of lackluster demand, a report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed Thursday.
