Category: economy
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Core sector growth quickens to 1.7% in April 2026 on higher activity in steel and cement sectors
The government data also revised upwards the growth in the eight core industries in March 2026, as compared to the preliminary data released last month
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Shortages of diesel in pockets seen hampering free movement of trucks
According to some transporters there are pockets where fuel supply is restricted, but the situation is yet to go out of hand
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China agrees to boost trade for U.S. agricultural products following Trump-Xi summit
The announcement came two days after President Donald Trump returned from a high-stakes summit in Beijing where he sought to ease the impact on American farmers from the trade war he launched last year
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CNG prices hiked second time in 48 hours in Delhi amid increased input cost pressures
CNG is now priced from at ₹80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. On May 15, 2026 the prices were hiked by ₹2
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Anti mis-selling: rules, duty
IRDAI’s regulatory framework to protect policyholders has many measures and they get updated as well
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Govt imposes import curbs on silver
The import policy for silver, includes silver played with gold and platinum
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Amidst West Asia pressures, India’s goods exports grew 14% in April 2026
The overall trade deficit, counting merchandise and services, fell 30% in April 2026 to $7.8 billion
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India-U.K. trade deal hits late-stage ‘sticking points’ just before implementation date
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that the two countries were working on “creative” solutions to the issues that have arisen related to steel.
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Gold rises ₹650 to ₹1.66 lakh/10g in Delhi
This is the third consecutive day of fall for the precious metal
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Wholesale inflation jumps to 3.5-year high of 8.3% in April 2026 on West Asia impact
Experts say that this jump in wholesale prices could soon be passed on to consumers, and could also start hurting the profitability of companies if it is not passed on