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27 Apr 2026

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Economy

Centre Raises Wheat Procurement Target to 34.5 Million Tonnes Amid Erratic Weather

The Centre has revised the 2026-27 wheat procurement target upwards from 30.33 to 34.5 million tonnes, with Madhya Pradesh, UP and Rajasthan getting higher state-wise …

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Economy

India Power Demand Touches 240 GW Before Peak Summer; Record Year Likely

India's peak power demand has touched 240 GW in late April, with the Central Electricity Authority projecting a record 271 GW for 2026. The early …

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Economy

India Private Sector Output Accelerates in April 2026; Manufacturing Leads Recovery

India's Flash Composite PMI rose to 58.3 in April 2026 from 57.0 in March, with manufacturing leading the recovery. Both new orders and output rose …

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Economy

RBI Flags Growth and Inflation Risks from Escalating West Asia Tensions

The RBI April 2026 bulletin warns that the US-Iran conflict and West Asia supply disruptions are pushing up energy costs and inflation risks for India. …

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Economy

India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement with $20 Billion Investment Pledge

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement that gives 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and brings a $20 billion investment commitment from …

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26 Apr 2026

1 articles

Economy

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in April 2026 review

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee held the policy repo rate at 5.25% and continued with a neutral stance, citing global geopolitical risks …

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25 Apr 2026

1 articles

Economy

Centre Adds ₹5,000 Crore Mining Incentive to Capital-Investment Scheme for FY 2026-27

A new ₹5,000 crore mining-reform incentive has been added to the SASCI capital-investment scheme for FY 2026-27, rewarding states for governance reforms, block operationalisation and …

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19 Apr 2026

1 articles

Economy

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: Sovereign-Backed Cover for Indian Shipping

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a Rs 12,980 crore sovereign guarantee to provide continuous Hull, Cargo, P&I and War-risk …

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18 Apr 2026

1 articles

Economy

India to keep buying Russian crude and LPG after US sanctions waiver lapses

India will keep buying Russian crude and LPG after the US allowed its one-month sanctions waiver to expire in mid-April 2026. Indian refiners have already …

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17 Apr 2026

2 articles

Economy

India and Austria operationalise Fast-Track Investment Mechanism; India-EU FTA flagged as key trade driver

India and Austria operationalised a Fast-Track Investment Mechanism on 17 April 2026 during Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit — the first such visit in over …

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Economy

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Amid Global Uncertainty

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance. GDP growth projected at 6.5% for FY26. Decision comes amid West Asia conflict and energy …

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16 Apr 2026

3 articles

Economy

India Wholesale Inflation (WPI) Rises to 3.88% in March 2026, Highest in Over Three Years

India's WPI inflation rose to 3.88% in March 2026, the highest in over 3 years, driven by fuel prices and the West Asia energy crisis. …

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Economy

IMF Revises India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast Upward to 6.5%

IMF raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, citing strong domestic demand and structural reforms. India expected to become 3rd largest economy by FY28.

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Economy

India Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March 2026 on Higher Food and Fuel Prices

India's CPI inflation rose to 3.4% in March 2026, driven by higher food and fuel prices. The figure remains within RBI's 2-6% target band but …

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