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INDIAN ECONOMY

India should create strategic buffers to navigate 'most difficult' energy shock: CEA Nageswaran

New Delhi, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said India needs to create strategic buffers in the face of the "most difficult" energy shock that the country is facing amid the West Asia crisis. Nageswaran also said the rising prices of fertiliser and petroleum products globally due to ...

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India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI shows

India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed mild recoveries in growth of new business intakes and production, but rates of increase were the second-weakest in nearly four years. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose from 53.9 in March to 54.7 in April, signall...

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India resumes wheat exports after four years but high prices likely to limit demand

Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time in four years, as ample stocks, higher global prices and firmer freight rates have opened a window for them to make small shipments to buyers ?in Asia and the ?Middle ?East, trade sources said. Consumer goods conglomerate ITC has started loading ...

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West Asia war might double CAD, strain FY27 fiscal deficit

India’s current account deficit (CAD) could more than double to 2% or higher of GDP in FY27 from below 1% in FY26, while the fiscal deficit target of 4.3% will come under pressure due to the continuing West Asia conflict, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said on Saturday. Speaking at a conferenc...

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Fuel demand splits: Petrol up 6%, LPG falls 16%, diesel flat

India’s fuel consumption trends diverged sharply in April, with petrol demand rising 6.36% year-on-year to 3,669 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) even as LPG consumption fell 16.16% to 2,198 TMT, reflecting early signs of disruption linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to PPAC data. Diesel deman...

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Govt asks exporters to continue West Asia exports, assures support

The government has asked exporters to continue their business with West Asia as a full government support ecosystem is in place and requests for assistance under various schemes and Export Promotion Mission (EPM) are being processed quickly. The government has also asked them to frame proposals for startin...

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Centre achieves 98% of FY26 capex target

The Centre achieved around Rs 10.75 lakh crore, or 98%, of its revised capital expenditure target of Rs 10.96 lakh crore for FY26, a senior official said. In the Budget presented on February 1, the government had revised downward the FY26 capex target to Rs 10.96 lakh crore from the budget estimate of Rs 1...

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LPG hiked but why do petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged? Government’s oil policy explained

Commercial LPG prices were raised by Rs 993 per 19 kg cylinder on Friday — the steepest climb in a series of hikes announced since the beginning of 2026. The development came even as global crude oil prices jumped to a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday morning, and many remained convinced ...

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MARKET & FINANCE

FPIs continue to exit Indian markets, sold Rs 60,847 cr worth equities in April

Foreign investors continued their selling spree from Indian equities in April, pulling out Rs 60,847 crore from the market. This comes after a massive sell-off in March, when overseas investors had already offloaded shares worth Rs 1,17,775 crore, according to National Securities Depository Limited data. T...

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Indian bonds gain as higher yields lure value investors; states' poll results eyed

Indian government bonds turned higher after a weak opening on Monday, with the recent spike in benchmark yields attracting value buyers. The benchmark Indian 6.48% 2035 bond yield was at 6.9902%, as of 10:05 a.m. IST, after closing at 7.0148% on Thursday. Bond yields move inversely to prices. ?Indian ma...

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Mobile money doubles to $2 trillion in 4 years as digital payments surge globally: Report

Mobile money transactions globally crossed the USD 2 trillion mark in 2025, signalling a rapid expansion of digital financial services and a shift towards deeper usage beyond basic payments, according to the GSMA's State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026. "More than $2.1 trillion flowed through m...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

Trump Auto Tariff Hike Could Cost Germany Nearly $18 Billion in Output, Institute Says

The tariff hike on cars and trucks from ?the European Union announced by U.S. President Donald Trump could cost Germany ?nearly 15 billion euros ($17.58 billion) ?in output, an economic institute told Reuters on Saturday. The estimate from ?the ?Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) highlights the exp...

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Berkshire Hathaway Profit Rises Despite Consumer Stress, Cash Sets Record

Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday reported a higher first-quarter ?operating ?profit even as economic uncertainty weighed on several ?of its consumer-oriented businesses. The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate built by Warren Buffett and now led by Greg Abel also reported ?a record cash level, reflecting diff...

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China's Commerce Ministry Blocks US Sanctions Against Five Refineries

China’s Ministry ?of ?Commerce said on ?Saturday it had issued an injunction to ?block U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of ?buying Iranian oil, according ?to state news agency Xinhua. The ministry named ?the five ?as Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, and so called 'teapot' refi...

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ADB Launches $70 Billion Plan for Energy, Digital Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development ?Bank ?on Sunday announced a $70 ?billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure ?across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen power grid links, ?boost cross-border electricity trade and ?increase broadband access. ADB President Masato Kanda said energy ...

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ADB Launches Finance Scheme for Critical Mineral Supply Chains

The Asian ?Development ?Bank (ADB) on Sunday ?launched a new financing scheme to ?help countries in Asia and the Pacific ?develop supply chains for ?critical minerals used in clean ?energy, ?batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology. The scheme will ?help Asian countries prepare projects and fin...

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Australia, Japan Strengthen Critical Minerals Ties

Australia and Japan have ?beefed ?up their cooperation around ?critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, ?with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1.20 billion) in support for the sector and flagging ?more to come. Australia and Japan ?will focus on strategic projects to address ...

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UAE oil giant ADNOC pledges $55 billion in new projects by 2028: statement

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company on Sunday pledged to spend $55 billion on new projects over the next two years, just days after the United Arab Emirates' officially left the OPEC oil cartel. The move to ditch OPEC and the expanded OPEC+ group will allow the UAE to produce as much or as little crude as a...

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US-based Spirit Airlines becomes industry’s first casualty of Iran war; over 17,000 jobs at stake

Spirit Airlines, the bankrupt discount carrier, ceased operations on Saturday (May 2), becoming the industry’s first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan. The airlines has gone out of business after 34 years in the aviation sector. It can b...

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Banking

Banking panel to tackle PSUs' balance sheet constraints, boost capital use: DFS Secretary M Nagaraju

Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Friday said the High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat announced in this year's Budget will look into public sector banks' balance sheet constraints, so that they can leverage their capital. The government is expected to announce the terms of reference ...

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Public sector banks rush to build up wealth management assets

Public sector banks are stepping up their push into wealth management, traditionally dominated by private lenders, by leveraging their large customer base, digital capabilities and expanded advisory services. The move is aimed at improving customer engagement as household savings shift from bank deposits ...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

Recent Inflation Data Was 'Bad News,' Fed's Goolsbee Says

Inflation data last ?week ?was "bad news" for the U.S. ?Federal Reserve and means the Fed needs to be cautious about ?rate cuts until inflation begins to recede, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said on Saturday. "We have ...

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ECB Policymaker Says Euro Zone Recession Concerns 'Real and Justified'

Concerns that the euro ?zone ?could slip into recession ?if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real ?and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for ?the ECB monetary policy, ?Bank of Greece governor Yanni...

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South Korea Factory Activity Expands at Strongest Pace in Over 4 Years, PMI Shows

South ?Korea's ?factory activity ?expanded at the strongest pace in ?more than four years in April, ?as semiconductor demand continued ?to power both output ?and ?new orders, even as the war in the ?Middle East disrupted some supp...

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Russia Manufacturing Contracts for 11th Straight Month in April, PMI Shows

Russia's manufacturing sector ?contracted ?for the 11th ?month running in April as output and new ?orders fell again and employment posted its sharpest drop in four ?years, a business survey ?showed on Monday. The S&P Global Ru...

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Bank of France's Villeroy Sees Inflation Returning to 2% in 2027, 2028

Bank ?of France ?Governor Francois Villeroy de ?Galhau said on Monday he ?expected the inflation rate ?to return ?to ?2% in 2027-2028 after a spike this ?year triggered by higher energy prices caused by "an unprecendent ?shock". ...

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Supply Concerns Lift Orders for Spain's Manufacturers in April, PMI Shows

Spain's manufacturing output and ?new ?orders rose in April ?as clients rushed to secure stock amid disruptions ?due to the war in Iran, a survey by S&P Global ?showed on Monday. The S&P ?Spain Manufacturing Purchasing Managers...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Adani Enterpris Standalone March 2026 Net Sales at Rs 6,810.08 crore, up 10.47% Y-o-Y

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Adani Enterprises are: Net Sales at Rs 6,810.08 crore in March 2026 up 10.47% from Rs. 6,164.55 crore in March 2025. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 343.56 crore in March 2026 down 91.96% from...

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HUL sales from Q-Com double in FY26, e-Com turnover up 25 pc

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever's sales from hyperlocal delivery platforms have doubled in FY26, and e-commerce sales reported over 25 per cent growth, reflecting a strong shift towards digital and omni-channel growth. The compan...

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SIS Ltd eyes Rs 20,000 crore revenue in FY27; targets 5 lakh workforce by 2030

SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under n...

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Saint-Gobain to invest $1 billion in India, bets on growth shift

Saint-Gobain plans to invest nearly 1 billion in India over the next five years as part of a broader shift in its growth engine away from Western Europe toward emerging markets, the French building materials company's global chie...

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NCLAT dismisses Vedanta plea against Adani’s Jaiprakash Associates bid, upholds NCLT order

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed two petitions filed by Vedanta Ltd, which had challenged the selection of Adani Enterprises’ resolution plan for debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). ...

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Vodafone Idea eyes ?25,000 crore SBI-led funding after AGR relief

A State Bank of India-led consortium is considering extending ?25,000-crore debt funding to Vodafone Idea, persons aware of the details told ET, signalling improved lender confidence in the telco after the government slashed its d...

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Tax shadow over charitable trusts with 'profit' motive

A high-stakes battle is brewing between Indian tax authorities and influential charities backed by large industrial houses and global organisations. Three top-notch hospitals in Mumbai and a famous international spiritual organ...

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DMart Q4 FY26 results: Profit Rises 19% YoY, revenue grows to Rs 17,683 crore; Sequential decline continues

DMart parent company, Avenue Supermarts, posted a 19% YoY profit growth in the March quarter of FY26. The retailer reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 656 crore in Q4 FY26. Its net profit in Q4 FY25 was at Rs 550 crore. On...

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 PAT up 13.4% YoY as provisions fall

Kotak Mahindra Bank’s net profit for the quarter ended March was up 13.4% on year to Rs 4,027 crore on the back of improving income and a fall in provisions. Analysts had pegged the bottom line for the private sector bank at Rs 3,...

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COMMERCIAL LAW

No prior nod for BRICS Bank investments: Govt

The government, while notifying rules affirming prior government approval for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from countries sharing land borders with India, has kept the New Development Bank (NDB) or BRICS Bank out of this regime...

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Govt opens insurance sector to 100% FDI; LIC cap stays at 20%

The government on Saturday notified 100% FDI in insurance companies under the automatic route, an official notification read. This step will open the sector to greater foreign participation while retaining key regulatory safeguard...

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GST

GAAR rules coaching for classes 5–12 as ‘supplementary education’, liable for 18% GST

The ruling aligns with the government’s stance that coaching centres are commercial entities and not educational institutions eligible for tax exemption Cost for coaching of middle or high school students unlikely to see a reduction, as a ruling by Gujarat’s Authority for Advance Ruling (GAAR) holds that 1...

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Sebi urges GST Council to fix tax issues in commodity derivatives

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has made a representation to the secretariat of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to resolve long-standing tax issues faced by investors trading in physically settled commodity derivatives. “There are problems that we have flagged in commodity deriva...

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Insolvency

Group insolvency fix only under strict confidentiality rule, to exclude foreign arms

The government is likely to introduce a confidentiality clause under group insolvency regulations to prevent the leak of sensitive information among the resolution professionals (RPs) within a corporate group and to competition, e...

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