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Why food inflation may creep higher in the months ahead
June 15, 2026 12:40 IST
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.
How war in West Asia is taking a toll on India’s road construction push
June 14, 2026 19:45 IST
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 18:18 IST
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 16, 2026 12:20 IST
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?
Graphs, Data and Perspectives: Amid youth protests, an anatomy of India’s employment over 10 yearsSubscriber Only
June 13, 2026 07:36 IST
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 06:25 IST
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 01:16 IST
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 IST
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.
One year of AI 171 crash that killed 260 people: What probe report could focus on
June 12, 2026 11:54 IST
The two primary theories about the likely causes of the AI 171 crash include pilot action and an electrical or systems failure.
Record remittances cushioned India’s finances in FY26, but this is no long-term fixSubscriber Only
June 11, 2026 09:43 IST
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.
FCNR(B) deposits: Why higher interest rates may be needed to bring in NRI dollars
June 10, 2026 16:01 IST
With US dollar deposit rates in major markets still offering returns of over 4%, Indian banks may need to raise FCNR(B) deposit rates by at least 100 basis points to remain competitive and persuade NRIs to shift funds to India.
AI giants, SpaceX gear up for IPOs: Are these companies overvalued, and can Indians invest in themSubscriber Only
June 11, 2026 13:03 IST
With investors pouring unprecedented sums into AI and frontier technology companies, some analysts have cautioned that expectations embedded in current valuations may prove difficult to justify. Here’s what to know.
Big win for Airtel, Vodafone Idea: The case of retrospective spectrum charge, which Bombay HC quashed
June 9, 2026 15:22 IST
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.
Why RBI is returning to a ‘terrible’ idea to boost foreign inflowsSubscriber Only
June 15, 2026 06:51 IST
Last deployed in 2013, the Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposit swap scheme was widely seen as being too expensive for RBI to announce this time around. But the logic is the same: the costs seem to be worth the benefits.
Power subsidies are slowing household solar adoption. A solution: More subsidiesSubscriber Only
June 9, 2026 09:55 IST
Incentivising households and farmers to generate electricity locally is a crucial step for India's clean energy transition. But high upfront costs and cheap grid power have slowed the adoption of decentralised solar.
How energy tankers are using a shadow fleet ploy to slip out of Hormuz
June 7, 2026 17:46 IST
For years now, risky dark shipping tactics have been largely limited the to 'shadow fleets' that transport Iranian and Russian oil. But the West Asia war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have changed that.
How Andhra plans to power AI ambitions: Let data centres buy and distribute their own electricitySubscriber Only
June 8, 2026 06:45 IST
The state is allowing large data centres to operate as 'deemed' power distributors, enabling them to procure electricity directly and cut costs while easing the burden on local utilities
The Kerala development model was once looked up to. What went wrong?Subscriber Only
June 6, 2026 07:21 IST
Kerala is stuck in a borrowing cycle to pay for salaries and pensions, leaving little money for development and capital expenditure. The state's new UDF government has acknowledged the issue, but can it turn things around?
Why has RBI kept interest rates unchanged despite mounting inflation risks?
June 5, 2026 16:00 IST
The central bank has kept borrowing costs unchanged but warned that higher oil prices, supply disruptions and global uncertainty could slow growth and push inflation above its target.
Who is Rajesh Mehta, the gold empire builder now under SEBI lens
June 7, 2026 10:54 IST
Mehta's rise has often been portrayed as the classic Indian success story. But his gold exports and processing company, Rajesh Exports, is now at the centre of one of the most serious regulatory actions faced by a major Indian listed company.
Government is freezing jet fuel prices for airlines. How will this scheme work and can it curb airfares?
June 4, 2026 21:30 IST
The government expects this arrangement to ease the pain for oil companies and Indian airlines amid the West Asia energy shock. It also expects the move to rein in runaway airfares.
RBI rate hike or massive deposit mobilisation drive: what does ‘undervalued’ rupee need?Subscriber Only
June 4, 2026 11:40 IST
The rupee’s ongoing weakness has been diagnosed as a capital flows issue. But it is primarily low global interest rates, and not any intrinsic country-specific quality, that have led to India attracting foreign capital for the last 15 years.
Carrot-and-stick game: What fresh US tariffs mean for India in trade deal talks
June 4, 2026 09:40 IST
The US has launched two Section 301 investigations against India: one for not restricting imports of products produced through forced labour, and the second on excess capacity. Here’s what to know about how it will play out in the negotiations.
Why Indians are moving money from savings accounts to FDs, according to RBI reportSubscriber Only
June 3, 2026 10:40 IST
Fixed deposits are gaining favour among Indian savers as RBI data shows a steady shift away from low-yield savings accounts toward higher-return term deposits. Here is what to know
India-Oman trade deal effective: How this could help cushion impact of West Asia conflictSubscriber Only
June 7, 2026 06:06 IST
Despite the small volume of India-Oman trade before the conflict, new opportunities are emerging today and association with Oman holds several advantages for India.
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