In several cases, households that earlier booked LPG cylinders roughly once every 55 days had begun placing orders within just 15 days, raising concerns over possible stockpiling and diversion. The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking domestic LPG cylinders from 21 days to 25 days in a bid to curb hoarding and…
Residential launches and sales are forecast to advance, while office space demand remains strong amid limited Grade A supply. India’s real estate sector is forecast to maintain robust growth momentum, according to the ‘Real Estate Sentiment Index Q3 2025 (July–September)’ by Knight Frank–Naredco. The report highlights a rise in the Current Sentiment Score to 59…
Trump said he had a “truly great meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling it a breakthrough that strengthened bilateral ties. Trump claimed China agreed to resume large-scale purchases of US farm goods, oil, and gas, while pledging cooperation on rare earth exports and fentanyl control. US President Donald Trump said he had a “truly…
Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that the projects are expected to reduce India’s electronics import bill by ₹18,000–20,000 crore annually, while enabling domestic value addition of up to 40 percent — on par with China’s current levels. In a significant move to strengthen India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem, the government has approved seven…
Strong demand and solid external finances support rating; high debt and fiscal gaps remain key constraints, Fitch says Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed India rating at BBB- with a stable outlook on the back of robust growth and solid external finances. The credit rating agency mentioned that the fiscal metrics are a credit weakness, with…
On Thursday, President Trump unveiled a reciprocal plan to impose a 10% tariff on imports from all countries entering the US. He imposed a 34% tariff on China. China’s Ministry of Finance has announced that it will impose an additional 34% tariff on all US goods, effective April 10. This action is a direct…