GST collections hit 10-month high of Rs 2 lakh crore in March
Monthly collections rebound from February's Rs 1.84 lakh crore, reflecting a steady recovery through the second half of the previous fiscal
Chart of the Day | Data shows India’s external balance sheet is improving
The latest International Investment Position data shows a steady strengthening of India’s external position even as foreign equity inflows soften
West Asia war impact is coming for NBFC balance sheets soon
NBFCs would be fighting multiple fires as the West Asia war drags on.
Is WTO fighting a losing battle amid war worries?
The Cameroon ministerial signals that the world trade body is navigating a world that has outgrown its assumptions
Every Day is April Fools' Day
Sources very far from the US President have leaked his April Fools' Day address to the nation
North, West India lead solar utilisation as regional gaps persist
Northern and western states lead solar capacity utilisation, while eastern and northeastern regions lag far behind the 3.16% national average
EV adoption spreads in FY26; West Bengal leads growth as UP’s share declines
West Bengal emerged as the fastest-growing major EV market, with sales rising 153% year-on-year to about 1.3 lakh units from 52,328 in FY25
India’s diesel exports jump 20% in March as Iran war boosts margins: Report
Shipping data shows diesel exports rose about 20% month-on-month to 12.9 million barrels during March 1–28, up from 10.74 million barrels in February
India’s Russian oil imports hit 9-month high in March, sourcing from Angola rises amid Gulf crisis
Following the conflict in West Asia, India’s oil imports significantly reduced to 127 million barrels in March from 145 million barrels in February.
India cancels 11 critical mineral block auctions after weak investor response
The development comes as a setback to the government's efforts to ramp up domestic exploration and production of critical minerals amid global supply chain disruptions.
India’s factory output got a February lift, but rising energy costs are flashing a warning
The report noted that manufacturing has been the key driver of industrial growth, supported by segments such as infrastructure, construction, and capital goods.
India could lose 1% GDP growth if Middle East conflict drags on, says EY
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly disrupted global crude oil and energy markets by affecting supply, storage, transportation and prices.
WTO’s inconclusive ministerial signals a dangerous drift towards institutional paralysis
The meeting in Cameroon was not the first one to end without a declaration. However, the lack of collective political will to move things forward suggests that the organisation can fade into irrelevance
Monetary policy cycle may turn in FY27 with likely RBI rate hike pivot
If elevated global energy prices persist beyond a quarter or if global food inflation spikes sharply, the probability of an early rate hike by the RBI increases
Capex push continues; fiscal deficit stays contained at 80.4% of FY26 target in February
Government spends 84.8% of capex target; deficit metrics improve sharply on better revenue realisation
User-posted news on platforms may face publisher-like oversight under draft IT Rules
MeitY proposes that platforms hosting news content—even from non-publishers or influencers—follow the same grievance and review process as digital publishers
Industrial production picks up marginally in February, led by manufacturing and capital goods
The uptick was largely driven by manufacturing, which expanded 6 percent year-on-year, up from 5.3 percent in January
Greenfield airports have witnessed traffic surge, Noida expected to follow trend
Nearly 40% of Greenfield airports reported passenger decline, even as overall traffic grew faster than brownfield hubs
Full-spectrum policy response needed along with monetary tools in response to Iran shock: Rakesh Mohan
PMEAC member flags need for supply management, scenario planning and coordinated policy response
Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | War wounds cut deeper
In this edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Fed futures price prolonged Iran conflict risks; RBI move curbs forex arbitrage, raises concerns; growth cracks and war fears shake markets, Pakistan’s mediation signals anxiety not strategic confidence and more
Centre clears 29 PLI projects, including India’s rare earth magnet unit worth Rs 700 crore
Vaishnaw says first-of-its-kind approval with indigenous IP could anchor India’s push from minerals to magnets.
After Iran crisis, govt must fix tax compliance gaps as buoyancy lags growth: Rakesh Mohan
The PMEAC member flags 15-year stagnation in tax-to-GDP ratio despite growth, calls for sharper focus on direct tax, GST compliance
Govt may need to support airlines as fuel costs rise, stress to worsen: PMEAC member Rakesh Mohan
Mohan flags pressure on Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa; warns LNG disruptions could raise import bill, hit demand
Rising risks: How the Iran war is redrawing Gulf politics, power and economics
What is emerging is a strategic recalibration where temporary de-escalation, persistent Iranian capabilities, an ideological calculus and widening economic risks could reshape the Arab world and the Middle-East
RBI’s axe on forex arbitrage is a messy way to curb rupee fall
The success of the curbs on open positions in making the rupee bounce back could be short lived.
