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15 Jun 2026
12 articlesIndia's Merchandise Exports Rise 18% in May; Trade Deficit Widens to $28.21 Billion
India's merchandise exports rose 18% in May 2026 to $45.20 billion, led by engineering goods, petroleum products and electronics. But because imports grew faster on …
India's Unemployment Rate Climbs to an 11-Month High of 5.5% in May
India's unemployment rate rose to an 11-month high of 5.5% in May 2026 from 5.2% in April, driven mainly by higher rural joblessness. Labour force …
Wholesale Inflation Surges to 9.68% in May 2026
India's wholesale inflation rose to a series high of 9.68% in May 2026, up from 8.26% in April, driven by costly fuel, crude, chemicals and …
US-Iran Peace Deal: What It Means for India's Economy
A US-Iran peace understanding is set to reopen normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, easing global crude prices. For oil-importing India, this could lower …
India and Slovakia Elevate Ties to a Comprehensive Partnership
On 15 June 2026, India and Slovakia elevated ties to a comprehensive partnership during PM Modi's visit to Bratislava, signing agreements on defence, labour mobility, …
US-Iran Ceasefire and the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
On 15 June 2026, the US and Iran agreed on a framework peace deal that extends their ceasefire by about 60 days and reopens the …
Supreme Court Flags Banks Casual Approach and Harassment of Small Borrowers
The Supreme Court criticised the State Bank of India and banks in general for being demanding with small borrowers while being casual with very large …
El Nino Conditions Declared: What It Means for India's Monsoon and Food Inflation
On 11 June 2026, US forecasters declared the arrival of El Nino, with a high chance of it becoming a "very strong" event by early …
NCRB Crime in India 2024 Report: Key Findings
The NCRB released its Crime in India 2024 report, showing an overall fall in conventional crime but a sharp rise in cybercrime. This summary explains …
RBI Issues Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System
The RBI has issued consolidated Master Directions on the authorisation needed to operate a payment system, effective immediately. Issued under the Payment and Settlement Systems …
Urea Price Crash Opens a Window for Fertiliser Reforms in India
Global urea prices crashed in June 2026, with fresh import bids falling below pre-conflict levels after China eased export curbs. Because India imports much of …
Government Approves Regulations for E100 Ethanol Fuel
On June 14, 2026, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced approval of rules for E100, or 100 percent ethanol fuel, in vehicles. The step aims …
13 Jun 2026
5 articlesWhy India Wants Faster Approvals for New Fertilisers
The government plans to speed up approvals for new fertilisers, which currently take over 800 days in India versus 90 days in the US. By …
El Nino Turns Active in 2026: Why a Weak Monsoon Could Hit Farms and Power
India's weather office says El Nino is now active and may strengthen during the 2026 monsoon, with rainfall forecast at about 90 percent of normal. …
A Decade of India's Employment Data: Why the Share of Working Indians with Jobs Has Fallen
Employment data over the past decade shows that the share of working-age Indians with a job fell from about 42.7% in 2016-17 to about 38.7% …
Why the AI Boom Is Making Smartphones and PCs More Expensive in 2026
The global rush to build AI data centres has tripled the price of computer memory since October 2025, as makers divert chips to high-margin AI …
India Notifies Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 to Bring Market-Based Pricing to Coal
India's Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 set up regulated platforms to trade coal at market-determined prices. The aim is better price discovery, more transparency, and easier …
12 Jun 2026
3 articlesRetail Inflation Rises to 3.9% in May 2026, a 16-Month High as Food Prices Climb
India's retail inflation (CPI) rose to about 3.9% in May 2026 from 3.5% in April, the highest in 16 months, driven mainly by costlier food, …
Pakistan Raises Defence Spending 18% to Rs 3 Trillion in New Budget Amid Regional Tensions
Pakistan's 2026 budget proposed about 18.77 trillion rupees in spending and raised defence by 18% to Rs 3 trillion, while squeezing development and chasing a …
US-Iran Conflict in West Asia: On-Again, Off-Again Strikes, the Strait of Hormuz, and What It Means for India
A three-month US-Israel war on Iran moved into an uncertain phase in June 2026, with strikes paused amid talks but no signed deal. The disputed …