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RBI/DGBA/2026-27/399 (Delhi)
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FEMA 401/2026-RB (Delhi)
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INDIAN ECONOMY

No signs of industrial degrowth in India; readying plan to spur investments in some sectors: Piyush Goyal

The government is working on several measures to promote investments in key sectors as part of a push to strengthen domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence and boost exports, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. The minister said the Centre is preparing several sector-spec...

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India's fuel demand growth may slow sharply in H2 2026 amid price hikes, austerity push: Report

India's transportation fuel demand growth is expected to slow sharply in the second half of 2026 as higher fuel prices, government-led conservation measures and a weakening rupee weigh on mobility and consumption trends, according to a report. The report by Kpler's lead analyst (modelling), Elif Binici, revi...

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India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: Experts

India's next priority on the free trade agreement (FTA) front should be practical implementation and helping exporters use these pacts, as the gap between the negotiated and used market access remains the country's weakest link, experts say. They said that historically, India's FTA utilisation has hovered ...

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India to strengthen EV shield against oil imports with fresh subsidies: Report

The government is planning to double down on subsidies for electric two-wheelers as a central scheme to support clean mobility, the Mint reported on Monday, citing three people aware of the matter. As per the report, the heavy industries ministry is planning to seek additional funds to subsidise electric t...

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India’s AI boom could turn data centres into the next big infrastructure race: KPMG

India’s total data centre sector revenue is projected to reach approximately $45.69 billion by 2033, driven by rising AI workloads, cloud adoption and data localisation requirements, according to a report by KPMG. The report, titled India’s Data Centre Revolution: The Integrated Lifecycle Blueprint (2026–2...

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India’s Q4 GDP growth seen at 7.3% amid Iran war tensions

The Indian economy likely closed FY26 on a strong note, with growth in the March quarter bolstered by robust domestic demand, agricultural activity, and services despite the worsening impact of the Iran war later in the three-month period, according to an ET poll of economists. Sharply higher crude prices ...

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UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?

India’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK has hit an early hurdle just ahead of its implementation after the latter tightened steel safeguard measures. The Indian exporters and trade experts have raised concerns, saying that the curbs could dilute gains under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade...

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The three Fs that Sitharaman flagged as India braces for a widening global oil shock, forex strain

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday called for sharper focus on what she termed the three “Fs” — fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange — amid rising global pressures triggered by the West Asia crisis and volatility in energy markets. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Sitharaman said Prime Minister ...

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RBI ready to do 'whatever is required' to curb rupee volatility: Sanjay Malhotra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will do “whatever is required” to ensure orderly movements in the foreign exchange market and curb undue speculation, Governor Sanjay Malhotra said in an interview with Mint, adding that the rupee may now be undervalued after its recent slide. Speaking amid concerns over the...

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From FTA talks to pension funds: What Piyush Goyal’s Canada visit means for India

India and Canada are seeking to rebuild economic ties through fresh trade negotiations and investment partnerships, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal scheduled to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, trade officials and top institutional investors. The two countries are targeting bilateral trade of $50...

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Govt intensifies efforts for import substitution

In an effort to attract investments, the government will make public data on principal Indian imports and a list of potential export items, as it draws up sector-specific plans for boosting manufacturing capacity, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. The minister on Thursday had chaired a compr...

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Hormuz Impact: Govt’s subsidy expenditure to overshoot budget estimates by nearly 50%

The government’s subsidy expenditure on fertilisers, food and LPG could overshoot the Budget Estimates by a massive Rs 2 lakh crore or nearly 50%, unless the Strait of Hormuz disruptions are resolved without further delay, according to an internal analysis by the finance ministry. This estimate considers t...

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India eyes cheaper, diversified energy supplies; calls US key ‘reliable’ partner

India will continue pursuing diversified, dependable and affordable energy supplies to shield its energy security from geopolitical disruptions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continued to raise concerns over global crude oil, LNG and shipping f...

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Excise duty cut on fuel to impact FY27 revenue by Rs 1 trillion: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government’s revenue is expected to take a hit of Rs 1 trillion in FY27 due to a reduction in excise duties on fuel. FM Sitharaman also urged the country to focus on fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange. She also underlined Prime Minister Narendra Mod...

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India’s fuel demand falls 4.6%; natural gas use down 16.7%, LNG imports plunge 29.6%

India’s petroleum product consumption declined 4.6% year-on-year in April 2026, while natural gas consumption fell sharply and LNG imports plunged nearly 30%, signalling growing stress in the country’s energy demand amid elevated global fuel prices and disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Official d...

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Crop yields seen hit as heatwaves persist, farm-sector growth may slow

An unusual spike in temperature in many parts of the country has raised the spectre of severe crop damages and reduced food grain and horticulture output, with the consequent fall in gross value added in agriculture. According to farmer organisations and experts, recurring heatwaves could hit sowing of kharif...

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Fuel prices rise for fourth time: Petrol hiked by Rs 2.61/litre, diesel by Rs 2.71

Fuel prices went up once again on Monday, with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) increasing petrol prices by Rs 2.61 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 2.71 per litre. The latest revision marks the fourth hike in less than two weeks. Frequent increases in petrol and diesel prices are expected to have a ripple eff...

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MARKET & FINANCE

Rupee on recovery track: Currency jumps 40 paise to 95.2 against US dollar amid Middle East peace hopes

Rupee began the week in green, gaining 40 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar in early Monday trade. The currency was driven by optimism in global markets over hopes of a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.36 against the ...

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India bond gains capped by smaller than expected RBI dividend

An advance in Indian government bonds was restrained on Friday by traders paring bullish positions after a lower-than-expected surplus transfer from the Reserve Bank of India to the government brought fiscal concerns to the fore. The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield settled at 7.0917%, bouncing off the day'...

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GLOBAL CORPORATE

Argentina to Gradually Eliminate Taxes on Some Industrial Exports

Argentina will gradually lower its export taxes for certain industrial sectors to zero in the 12 months starting this July, the economy ministry said on Friday. Taxes on automotive, petrochemical, chemical, rubber and machinery exports, now at 4.5%, will be reduced by 0.375 percentage points each month, th...

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Nvidia Says Its Forecast for $200 Billion CPU Market Includes China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion market for CPUs includes China, signalling Nvidia still sees significant long-term demand in the market amid ongoing U.S.-China technology tensions. Central processing units have taken centre stage as companies and businesses grav...

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China's Huawei Reveals Chip Design Breakthrough Amid US Sanctions

Huawei Technologies said on Monday it will make industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years, underscoring Beijing's efforts to neutralise U.S. sanctions that have made it hard for China to build cutting-edge chips. Huawei, in a semiconductor symposium in Shanghai, said its high-end...

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Banking

Lenders urge RBI for hedging support framework to revive overseas borrowing

Indian lenders and corporates have urged the central bank to consider a dedicated hedging support framework to revive offshore debt fundraising, multiple banking officials told ET, after external commercial borrowings (ECBs) slowed to $43 billion in FY26 from $61 billion the previous fiscal. Bankers have m...

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GLOBAL ECONOMY

Bangladesh Central Bank Unveils $4.9 Billion in Stimulus as Growth Slows

Bangladesh’s central bank on Saturday announced a 600 billion taka ($5 billion) stimulus package to revive shuttered factories and support businesses as economic growth slows. The package aims to restart production, create jobs...

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Mexico Economy Shrinks in First Quarter, but Beats Bleakest Forecasts

Mexico's economy shrank 0.6% in the first quarter from the previous three-month period, data from the national statistics agency INEGI showed on Friday, compared with a 0.8% decline expected by economists in a Reuters poll. Lat...

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EU Must Reform, Consolidate, Use Joint Debt to Cope With Spending Needs, IMF Says

European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a mix of reforms, consolidation and joint borr...

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Singapore Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 With 6% Annual Growth, Risks Ahead

Singapore's economy grew a greater than expected 6.0% in the first quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Monday, but officials said the Middle East conflict had weakened the outlook with downside risks ahead. ...

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Indonesia to Revise State Budget Law but Deficit Ceiling Not the Focus, Lawmaker Says

Indonesia's parliament will soon start deliberating on a revision to state finance laws, but the focus will not be on changing rules on fiscal deficit limits, a senior lawmaker said on Monday. Investors are paying close attenti...

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ADB to Provide $5 Billion to Bangladesh as Economic Pressures Mount

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $5 billion in support over the next five years, the lender said on Monday, as the country faces mounting economic pressure from global conflicts and domestic financial ...

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Japan Plans 3 Trillion Yen Extra Budget Amid Concerns Over Fiscal Strains

Japan's government will compile an extra budget of some 3 trillion yen ($18.88 billion), Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, stoking concerns over fiscal expansion that could further strain the country's already stretche...

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INDIAN CORPORATE

Hindalco's India segment shines as profit and revenue hit record highs

Hindalco Industries clocked its highest ever revenue and profit for operations in India in the March quarter, driven by favourable macro tailwinds. The Aditya Birla Group company saw a 11% year-on-year growth in profit to Rs 3,549...

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Ola Electric set for sharp Q1 rebound as registrations cross Q4 levels

Ola Electric is on track to nearly double quarterly volumes in the June quarter, with registrations in the first quarter of FY27 already surpassing the company's entire Q4 FY26 tally on the VAHAN vehicle registration portal, signa...

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Varun Beverages, PepsiCo India extend bottling pact till 2049, gets wider business freedom

Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), PepsiCo’s largest franchise bottler outside the US, has extended its exclusive bottling appointment and trademark license agreement with PepsiCo Inc. in India till April 30, 2049, the company said in a r...

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COMMERCIAL LAW

US overtakes Mauritius to become India’s 2nd largest FDI source as inflows cross $11 billion mark

The United States has overtaken Mauritius to become the second-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in the latest financial year, marking a notable shift in global investment flows into the country, reporte...

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