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India has ample oil stocks to tackle supply shocks: Puri
Crude and fuel reserves can cover demand for weeks, cushioning India against Middle East disruptions and war time volatility, says minister; govt has activated 24x7 monitoring of stock position
India Inc professionals expect up to 10% hike, AI roles to lead pay growth: Report
Adecco India 2026 Salary Guide projects moderate wage growth across most sectors, with AI, digital and emerging tech professionals set for higher hikes as companies adopt skills-driven pay models
Global air travel & cargo demand up in Jan, but war headwinds loom
Passenger and freight markets opened 2026 with steady y-o-y growth, buoyed by resilient travel demand and stronger global trade. But Iran-Israel war casts shadow over industry’s outlook
India-Canada reset: Carney visit reboots strategic, energy & trade ties
Visit ends diplomatic chill, launching CEPA talks, a major uranium deal, and expanded cooperation in energy, technology, security and education, targeting CA$70 billion trade by 2030
Global EV market to reach $1.3 trillion by 2031: Report
Demand driven by tightening emissions rules across China, EU & the US, falling battery costs, rapid charging deployment, and rising adoption of advanced architectures, finds Mordor Intelligence study
Industrial output growth cools to 4.8% in Jan as manufacturing eases
IIP expansion slows from December’s strong print, with mining and manufacturing moderating, while infrastructure and construction goods surge 13.7% and electricity generation remains firm at 5.1%
Oil at $100? Hormuz flashpoint sends markets into turmoil
Escalating Iran-Israel war rattle global energy markets, pushing Brent sharply higher amid fears that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could ignite inflation and stall growth
GST collections rise 8.1% to cross Rs 1.83L crore in Feb
Net GST revenue climbed 7.9% y-o-y to Rs 1.61L crore, driven by a 17.2% surge in import collections and steady domestic growth, signalling resilient consumption despite recent rate rationalization
WHO updates flu shot as fast-spreading new H3N2 strain hits
Action comes after the new variant triggered an early surge in cases globally, with India also reporting a noticeable rise in infections across major cities
Iran-Israel war poses high-stakes economic risks for India
With escalation imminent as they exchange direct strikes, India now needs to assess risks to oil supplies, trade routes, financial stability, inflation management, and remittance flows
India’s FDI jumps 18% to $47.8b in Apr-Dec FY26
At the state level, Maharashtra attracted the highest FDI inflows at $15.4b during the nine-month period, followed by Karnataka at $11.2b and Gujarat at $5b
India’s GDP up 7.8% in Q3 as govt adopts new base year series
Economy is now projected to expand 7.6% in FY26 under a revised GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year, but lower nominal estimates have pushed up fiscal deficit and debt ratios