SEBI Introduces Fast-Track Route for AIF Placement Memorandum
In a major ease-of-doing-business reform, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a fast-track mechanism for processing Private…
UPI emerges as world’s largest real-time payments platform
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the world’s largest real-time payments platform, anchoring India’s digital economy. UPI has…
India’s IIP Growth Slows to 5-Month Low of 4.1% in March 2026
India’s industrial growth showed signs of moderation in March 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rising by 4.1%,…
NSE Sells 1% Stake in Indian Gas Exchange to Comply with Regulatory Norm
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) reduced its stake in the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) by approximately 1% to comply with…
MRPL, ONGC and OpaL Form Joint Venture to Integrate Petrochemicals Marketing
In a major move to streamline petrochemical operations, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, and ONGC…
IFC Plans to Double Annual Investments in India to $10 Billion by 2030
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, has announced plans to scale up…
India’s Unemployment Likely to Rise, Inflation to Accelerate in 2026: Moody’s Analytics
India’s unemployment rate is expected to rise slightly to 7% in 2026, while inflation is projected to increase to 4.5%,…
India’s Fiscal Deficit Likely to Rise to 4.5% in FY27: Fitch
India’s fiscal deficit is expected to rise to 4.5% of GDP in FY 2026–27, slightly higher than the government’s target…
India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record High in FY26
India’s seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore ($8.28 billion) in the financial year 2025–26, reflecting strong global…
India’s Economy Projected to Grow at 6.4% in 2026: UN Report
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, according to a report released by…
ADB Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.9%, Flags Global Risks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9% for the current fiscal, from its…
India’s Journey to 3rd-Largest Economy Faces Temporary Setback: IMF
India’s ambition to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028 has encountered a temporary hurdle due to the weakening of…
LIC Launches ‘MyLIC’ and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ Apps to Boost Digital Insurance Experience
In a move aimed at strengthening digital services and improving customer experience, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched…
SEBI Extends NPO Registration Validity to 3 Years on Social Stock Exchange
In a significant step to promote social impact financing, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the…
Govt Approves SEZ for Tata’s ₹91,000 Crore Chip Plant in Dholera
In a significant move to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, the government has approved the establishment of a Special Economic Zone…
IMF Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.5% Amid Global Slowdown Concerns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27, despite warning of a potential…
India’s WPI Inflation Hits 38-Month High at 3.88% in March 2026 on Fuel Price Surge
India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation climbed to 3.88% in March 2026, up from 2.13% in February, marking a 38-month…
ITC Becomes First Indian Company to Receive FSA 3.0 Certification for Wheat and Paddy
In a major milestone for India’s agri-sector, ITC Ltd has become the first company in the country to receive the…
NSE Gets MCA Approval for ‘National Coal Exchange of India Limited’
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has received approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to reserve the name “National…
ADB Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.9% in FY27
The Asian Development Bank has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.9% for FY 2026–27 (FY27), with an expected rebound to…
World Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%
The World Bank has upgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2026–27 (FY27) to 6.6%, an increase of 30 basis…
Moody’s Cuts India’s Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia Conflict
Moody’s Ratings has lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6%, down from its earlier estimate of 6.8%, citing…
GeM Crosses ₹18.4 Lakh Crore GMV, Strengthens Digital Public Procurement in India
The Government e Marketplace has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹18.4 lakh crore, emerging as a key…
India–Australia ECTA Completes Four Years, Strengthening Bilateral Trade and Economic Ties
The India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA) has completed four years since its signing on April 2, 2022,…
BCGCL, MCL Sign Land Deal for India’s First Coal Gasification Project
In a major step towards strengthening India’s coal gasification ambitions, Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields…
Switch Mobility Becomes India’s Largest Electric Bus Maker in FY26
For the first time since entering the electric mobility space in 2022, Hinduja Group-backed Switch Mobility has emerged as India’s…
Akasa Air Partners with Noida International Airport to Set Up MRO Facility
Domestic airline Akasa Air has announced a strategic collaboration with Noida International Airport to establish an Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and…
Fitch Ratings Raises India’s GDP Growth Projection for FY26 to 7.5%
Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has slightly increased India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.5% for the current financial year…
SEBI Sets Up Expert Group to Chart Technology Roadmap for Capital Markets
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted a high-level expert working group to design both short-term and…
Government Revises Fiscal Deficit Ratios for FY23–FY25 After GDP Base Year Update
The Government of India has revised the fiscal deficit as a percentage of GDP for the last three financial years…