finance
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Why have India’s statistical databases been upgraded? | Explained
The story so far: Last November, the Indian government received a ‘C’…
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World Bank approves $1.5 billion financing to support India’s reform programmes
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors Friday approved $1.5 billion financing…
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Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Northeast’s largest spice processing plant in Meghalaya
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates Northeast India’s largest organic spice processing…
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Oil falls as supply moves through Strait of Hormuz after Iran war pact
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on…
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Essential upgrades: On upgrades to India’s statistical databases
The government has, in recent months, implemented several long-overdue but welcome upgrades…
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Decision on fuel price cuts will be taken in line with evolving global situation: Petroleum Ministry
The government said that crude prices had [earlier] touched $120 per barrel…
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Revised social security pact with U.K. could save $500 million for Indian firms and workers
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotos The agreement on social security…
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The RBI and its growing fiscal role
Central banks occupy a peculiar position in modern democracies. Governments spend, tax,…
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Iran-U.S. MOU opens doors for Iran to stake claims in Strait of Hormuz
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas,…
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RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates to NRIs/PIOs to mobilise forex
The central bank has issued Amendment Directions on June 17, 2026. File.…