Economy - general

Kolkata auto LPG supply tightens, longer queues hit drivers and commuters

By Cygnus | 23 Mar 2026

Auto LPG supply tightens in Kolkata, leading to long queues at fuel stations and disruptions for auto-rickshaw drivers and commuters.

India’s state fuel retailers raise premium petrol prices; regular rates steady

By Axel Miller | 20 Mar 2026

India’s state-run fuel retailers raise prices of premium petrol variants while keeping regular petrol and diesel rates steady amid global oil fluctuations.

India sees bottled water price pressure amid packaging cost increases

By Cygnus | 19 Mar 2026

Bottled water prices in India are seeing upward pressure in early 2026 as packaging and logistics costs rise, partly offsetting the impact of the September 2025 GST rate cut.

Indian exporters seek loan relief amid West Asia trade disruptions

By Cygnus | 17 Mar 2026

Indian exporters seek relief as West Asia tensions disrupt trade, raising logistics costs and delaying shipments across key sectors.

Exporters seek priority fuel allocation amid LPG, gas constraints

By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026

Indian exporters seek priority LPG and gas allocation amid supply curbs linked to West Asia disruptions.

West Asia conflict hits Bhilwara textile hub; shipments worth ₹1,000 crore stalled

By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026

Textile exports from Bhilwara face delays as West Asia tensions raise freight costs and disrupt shipping routes.

The Petro-Tech Pivot: Why Your Next Phone Is Built on Shifting Sands

By Cygnus | 12 Mar 2026

Rising crude prices are reshaping electronics manufacturing as petrochemical costs drive pressure across the global tech supply chain.

Iran war threatens kitchens as LPG crunch hits India’s QSR chains

By Cygnus | 11 Mar 2026

India’s QSR sector faces pressure as LPG supply tightens amid West Asia tensions, raising costs and operational risks for major chains.

Global crude price rise unlikely to significantly impact India’s inflation, says finance minister

By Cygnus | 09 Mar 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says India is unlikely to face major inflation pressure from rising crude oil prices amid policy buffers.

Shifting terminals: Why global travelers are rethinking trips to the United States

By Cygnus | 09 Mar 2026

Global travel patterns are shifting as costs rise, visa delays persist and competition grows. Here’s why many travelers are rethinking trips to the United States in 2026.

Iran war to weigh more on Indian growth than inflation, keeping interest rates low

By Cygnus | 05 Mar 2026

The RBI is expected to prioritize growth over inflation despite rising oil prices and a weaker rupee amid Middle East tensions.

India faces unusually hot March, raising concerns over wheat and rapeseed output

By Axel Miller | 26 Feb 2026

India is set to experience an unusually hot March, raising risks for wheat and rapeseed yields, food inflation, and power demand across key agricultural states.

India to launch revised GDP series with new base year and improved methodology

By Cygnus | 24 Feb 2026

India will release a revised GDP series on Feb. 27 with a new base year and improved price data to enhance accuracy of growth estimates.

China opens market to 53 African nations in zero-tariff pivot

By Cygnus | 16 Feb 2026

China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 2026, reshaping global trade ties and deepening economic links across the Global South.

Budget 2026: Railways get fresh push with bullet train network and new freight corridor

By Cygnus | 02 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 gives India’s railways a major boost with seven bullet train corridors and a new freight route aimed at faster travel and lower logistics costs.

Budget 2026: India Unveils Rare-Earth Corridors to Break China's Mineral Grip

By Axel Miller | 02 Feb 2026

India unveils Rare-Earth Corridors in Budget 2026 to cut reliance on China, boost EV manufacturing and secure critical mineral supply chains.

Budget 2026-27 Seeks Fiscal Balance Amid Rupee Volatility and Industrial Stagnation

By Cygnus | 02 Feb 2026

India's Budget 2026-27 targets fiscal discipline with record capex as markets tumble, the rupee weakens and manufacturing struggles to regain momentum.

Italy’s Factory Slump Continues in January, PMI Signals Fragile Outlook

By Axel Miller | 02 Feb 2026

Italy’s factory sector stayed in contraction in January as PMI data showed weak demand despite slight stabilisation, raising concerns over fragile economic recovery.

World Bank to Commit $8–10 Billion Annually to India Under New Five-Year Partnership

By Cygnus | 30 Jan 2026

The World Bank will commit $8–10 billion annually to India over the next five years under a new partnership focused on jobs, infrastructure, and private investment-led growth.

India’s Economic Divergence: Growth Peaks as Capital and Talent Seek Greener Pastures

By Axel Miller | 12 Jan 2026

India’s FY26 growth outlook remains strong, but rising talent migration and foreign portfolio selling highlight a growing divergence between headline GDP and structural opportunity.

Johnson & Johnson Cuts Drug Prices to Secure Tariff Exemptions in Trump Deal

By Cygnus | 09 Jan 2026

Johnson & Johnson agrees to cut U.S. drug prices in exchange for tariff relief from the Trump administration and plans new factories in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

India’s core sector production increased by 1.8% in November

By Unnikrishnan | 24 Dec 2025

India’s core sector output grew 1.8% in Nov 2025, led by a surge in cement and steel. Cumulative growth stands at 2.4% for Apr-Nov despite energy dips.

Myanmar restarts LNG imports after four-year hiatus; first cargo powers 150 MW grid injection

By Axel Miller | 23 Dec 2025

Myanmar restarts LNG imports after 4 years with Dapeng Princess delivery. CNTIC VPower & Everest Energy power 150 MW at Thilawa to ease 2026 blackouts.