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15 Jun 2026
2 articlesUrea 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
4 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 …
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% …
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 …
The 8th Central Pay Commission: A Chance to Reform How India Sets Government Pay
As India moves towards the 8th Central Pay Commission, the bigger question is not just how much salaries rise but whether the decade-old process of …
12 Jun 2026
2 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 …
10 Jun 2026
5 articlesWhy Grid India is turning to more gas-based power this monsoon
Grid India runs the national power grid and balances supply with demand. With a weak monsoon expected in 2026, this explainer covers why gas peaker …
Record Remittances Crossed $110 Billion in FY26 and Cushioned India's External Finances
Indians working abroad sent home a record 110.47 billion dollars in FY26, the first time workers' remittances crossed 100 billion dollars in a year. These …
India's Fertilizer Subsidy Demand for FY27 Doubles to ₹3.5 Trillion
India's Department of Fertilizers has sought a 100% increase in the fertilizer subsidy allocation for FY27 to ₹3.5 trillion, up from ₹1.77 trillion budgeted in …
India's Balance of Payments Q4 FY26: Current Account Surplus Narrows, Forex Reserves Rise
RBI's preliminary data shows India's current account recorded a surplus of US$ 7.1 billion in Q4 2025-26, down from US$ 13.7 billion a year ago, …
RBI Announces Premature Redemption Price for SGB 2019-20 Series VII at ₹15,275 per Unit
RBI has set the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2019-20 Series VII at ₹15,275 per unit for the redemption due on 10 June …
08 Jun 2026
6 articlesFarmers in Punjab and Other States Protest Over Reported Urea and DAP Fertiliser Shortage
Farmers in Punjab and four other states protested on 8 June 2026 over reported shortages of urea and DAP fertilisers as paddy sowing began. India …
Bombay High Court Quashes Retrospective Spectrum Usage Charges on Telecom Operators
The Bombay High Court on June 8, 2026 quashed retrospective one-time spectrum charges (OTSC) levied by the Department of Telecommunications, providing relief exceeding Rs 24,000 …
Recycling Gold: India’s Opportunity to Cut Import Dependence
With gold prices surging and the current account under pressure, an editorial argues India should recycle its vast domestic gold stock instead of relying on …
Why RBI Is Reviving the FCNR(B) Swap Scheme to Attract Foreign Inflows
The RBI is weighing a revival of the FCNR(B) deposit swap scheme to attract foreign currency and support the rupee. The same tool brought in …
Centre Meets 4.4% Fiscal Deficit Target for FY26 Despite Subsidy Surge
The Centre met its 4.4%-of-GDP fiscal deficit target for FY26 even as the fertiliser subsidy bill surged to about Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The target …
India Records 0.7% Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY26
India reported a current account surplus of 0.7% of GDP in Q4 FY26, reversing the previous quarter’s deficit, on the back of strong services exports …