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Why food inflation may creep higher in the months ahead

June 15, 2026 1:50 am

Food prices haven’t soared as much as energy, metals and fertilisers from the West Asia conflict, unlike Russia-Ukraine in 2022. But the situation could change with a “super” El Niño.

A view of the 135-km long Eastern Peripheral Expressway, constructed by the National Highways of India (NHAI). (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)

How war in West Asia is taking a toll on India’s road construction push

June 14, 2026 7:45 pm

Much has been said about oil and gas supplies being affected following disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, but another key component caught in the crossfire is bitumen — crucial for India to build roads, with a significant import dependency.

How a tiny electronic component is slowly driving up inflation in India

June 14, 2026 6:18 pm

Some analysts expect the global memory chip demand to “overwhelm supply for at least 3-5 years”, while a chip manufacturer is worried its Indian customers don’t understand the gravity of the situation. Here’s what to know.

Explained: The worries in India’s push beyond E20 fuel — and lessons it can take from BrazilSubscriber Only

June 15, 2026 10:35 am

India is looking to transition from E20 fuel to higher blends as it looks to reduce its dependence on oil imports. But the plan has raised concerns over vehicle wear-and-tear, fuel efficiency and costs. Can it follow Brazil's example?

Cockroach janta party supporters at a protest against against the NEET Paper leak demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (Express Photo)

Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Amid youth protests, an anatomy of India’s employment over 10 yearsSubscriber Only

June 13, 2026 7:36 am

The data on Employment Rate shows that while things may be improving from the lows of 2020 and 2021, broadly speaking, across different cohorts, a lower percentage of people hold a job in India now than a decade ago.

Assam, Nagaland agree to oil and gas exploration along contested border. Could this boost India's energy security?

June 14, 2026 6:25 am

The tripartite agreement to restart oil and gas exploration along the disputed Assam-Nagaland border after three decades could potentially expand India’s domestic energy production.

Why government is looking to issue faster approvals for new fertilisers

June 14, 2026 1:16 am

The West Asia conflict, along with the government’s proposed easing of approval procedures, can give a leg up to next-generation fertilisers with higher nutrient use efficiency than urea or DAP.

Over 20% returns: How NRIs could make a killing after banks hike FCNR(B) deposit rates

June 14, 2026 10:51 am

NRIs can 'leverage' their own money to borrow at cheaper interest rates abroad and put this money into Indian banks’ high-return FCNR(B) deposits. This will allow NRIs to earn equity-like returns — from bank deposits.

Record remittances cushioned India's finances in FY26, but this is no long-term fixSubscriber Only

June 11, 2026 9:43 am

Indian workers abroad sent home a record $110.47 billion in 2025-26, helping prop up the rupee amid weak capital inflows. But in the long run, FDI and FPI must improve, and the trade deficit will have to be managed.

Airtel vodafone idea: The ruling could also improve investor sentiment towards the telecom sector more broadly

Big win for Airtel, Vodafone Idea: The case of retrospective spectrum charge, which Bombay HC quashed

June 09, 2026 3:22 pm

The judgment is expected to materially improve the financial position of both Airtel and Vodafone Idea by eliminating a sizable contingent liability that had remained unresolved for more than a decade.