Macro

India Approves $1.2B Fund for Aviation Fuel Price Stability An empty, large meeting room with a long wooden table and chairs, illuminated by strong sunlight from tall arched windows. A projector displays text on a screen.

An empty, large meeting room with a long wooden table and chairs, illuminated by strong sunlight from tall arched windows. A projector displays text on a screen.

India Approves $1.2B Fund for Aviation Fuel Price Stability

sivam June 3, 2026

India's Union Cabinet approves a $1.2 billion fund to stabilize Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, aiming to...

ARCs Target Retail Loan Stress for Growth in India Four men in an Indian back-office, surrounded by stacks of paper files, one pointing at a computer screen displaying a pie chart.

Four men in an Indian back-office, surrounded by stacks of paper files, one pointing at a computer screen displaying a pie chart.

ARCs Target Retail Loan Stress for Growth in India

sivam June 2, 2026

Indian ARCs are shifting focus to stressed retail loans, acquiring ₹50,000 crore in FY26, signaling a new...

South India Microfinance Growth Slows Amidst Regional Restrictions An Indian microfinance office with a male loan officer at a desk and several women clients waiting or interacting.

An Indian microfinance office with a male loan officer at a desk and several women clients waiting or interacting.

South India Microfinance Growth Slows Amidst Regional Restrictions

sivam June 2, 2026

Discover how regional curbs are impacting microfinance growth in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka,...

Oman Overtakes Qatar as India’s Top LNG Supplier An LNG terminal at sunset, showing two large white spherical storage tanks, a complex network of pipelines, and a large LNG tanker docked alongside a pier.

An LNG terminal at sunset, showing two large white spherical storage tanks, a complex network of pipelines, and a large LNG tanker docked alongside a pier.

Oman Overtakes Qatar as India’s Top LNG Supplier

sivam June 2, 2026

Oman emerges as India's primary LNG supplier in March, displacing Qatar due to Gulf disruptions and geopolitical...

Oman Surpasses Qatar as India’s Top LNG Supplier Two massive LNG carriers docked at a port with extensive industrial infrastructure and a distant skyline of factories.

Two massive LNG carriers docked at a port with extensive industrial infrastructure and a distant skyline of factories.

Oman Surpasses Qatar as India’s Top LNG Supplier

sivam June 2, 2026

Oman is now India's primary LNG supplier, replacing Qatar in March due to Gulf tensions and Iran...

India Gold Smuggling Soars Amidst Rising Import Duties Two hooded men crouch in a dimly lit alley at night, one illuminated by a lantern, examining gold coins in a bag.

Two hooded men crouch in a dimly lit alley at night, one illuminated by a lantern, examining gold coins in a bag.

India Gold Smuggling Soars Amidst Rising Import Duties

sivam June 2, 2026

Elevated import duties on gold in India are fueling a surge in smuggling, making illicit trade more...

Iran Conflict: Qatar’s “Shadow Fleet” Disrupts Global Gas Trade Three large LNG carriers are moving in a line through calm ocean water under a hazy sunrise. Mountains line the distant coast.

Three large LNG carriers are moving in a line through calm ocean water under a hazy sunrise. Mountains line the distant coast.

Iran Conflict: Qatar’s “Shadow Fleet” Disrupts Global Gas Trade

sivam June 2, 2026

Qatar uses "shadow fleet" tactics for LNG exports amid Iran conflict, rerouting trade and increasing risks through...

Asia’s Oil Supply Strain: US Crude vs. Hormuz Risks An aerial view shows two massive oil tankers navigating calm waters under a vibrant sunset with mountains in the distance.

An aerial view shows two massive oil tankers navigating calm waters under a vibrant sunset with mountains in the distance.

Asia’s Oil Supply Strain: US Crude vs. Hormuz Risks

sivam June 2, 2026

Asian nations increasingly rely on US crude, but it's not enough to offset Strait of Hormuz risks,...

Indian Railways Loads 145 MT Freight in May, Shows Resilience A long Indian Railways freight train moves on tracks through green fields under an overcast sky, with a signal post.

A long Indian Railways freight train moves on tracks through green fields under an overcast sky, with a signal post.

Indian Railways Loads 145 MT Freight in May, Shows Resilience

sivam June 2, 2026

Indian Railways achieves 145 million tonnes freight loading in May, showcasing resilience amidst global economic uncertainty and...

LPG Sales Drop 24% in May as Petrol, Diesel Demand Rises An industrial scene with stacks of blue and red LPG cylinders in the foreground, and a line of fuel tankers behind them.