Policy

India Seeks US Waiver Extension for Russian Oil Amidst Geopolitical Tensions A group of Indian officials and delegates stand on a dock, reviewing documents. In the background, workers move oil drums and a large tanker ship is docked, with an oil refinery visible in the distance.

A group of Indian officials and delegates stand on a dock, reviewing documents. In the background, workers move oil drums and a large tanker ship is docked, with an oil refinery visible in the distance.

India Seeks US Waiver Extension for Russian Oil Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

sivam May 14, 2026

India has formally requested an extension of its waiver on Russian oil imports from the United States...

India Banks Lag Climate Risk Disclosure Amid Growing Threats Four Indian bankers, two men and two women, in an office meeting room, reviewing documents and data on laptops.

Four Indian bankers, two men and two women, in an office meeting room, reviewing documents and data on laptops.

India Banks Lag Climate Risk Disclosure Amid Growing Threats

sivam May 14, 2026

Indian banks are improving climate data disclosure but fail to integrate it into lending, risking financial instability...

India & UAE Boost LPG Supplies & Reserves

sivam May 14, 2026

India and UAE sign MoUs to enhance LPG supplies and strategic petroleum reserves, bolstering energy security amid...

Swiggy Aims for Indian Ownership, Inventory Model Shift An authentic photograph of a large, busy warehouse in India, with workers in vests organizing shelves of products and delivery scooters parked nearby.

An authentic photograph of a large, busy warehouse in India, with workers in vests organizing shelves of products and delivery scooters parked nearby.

Swiggy Aims for Indian Ownership, Inventory Model Shift

sivam May 13, 2026

Foodtech giant Swiggy is moving towards Indian ownership and control to adopt an inventory model for its...

India Gold Market Sees Record Discounts After Duty Hike Two Indian jewelers examine gold chains and discuss in a cluttered workshop, with bars visible in the background.

Two Indian jewelers examine gold chains and discuss in a cluttered workshop, with bars visible in the background.

India Gold Market Sees Record Discounts After Duty Hike

sivam May 13, 2026

India's gold market faces record discounts over $200/oz following a 15% import duty hike, impacting sales and...

Bihar Boosts EV Sales to 30% by 2030 with New Policy Two men, one in a uniform, discuss paperwork next to an e-rickshaw charging at a solar station on a busy street in Bihar.

Two men, one in a uniform, discuss paperwork next to an e-rickshaw charging at a solar station on a busy street in Bihar.

Bihar Boosts EV Sales to 30% by 2030 with New Policy

sivam May 13, 2026

Bihar government approves EV policy amendments, targeting 30% EV sales by 2030 with incentives and charging infrastructure...

India Fuel Price Hike Risk: RBI Warns of Inflation

sivam May 13, 2026

RBI Governor warns of potential fuel price hikes in India due to Middle East conflict, raising inflation...

Gold Import Duty Hike: Price Rise & Smuggling Fears Grow Two Indian jewelers in head magnifiers work on gold chains and small ornaments at a cluttered wooden bench in a busy workshop.

Two Indian jewelers in head magnifiers work on gold chains and small ornaments at a cluttered wooden bench in a busy workshop.

Gold Import Duty Hike: Price Rise & Smuggling Fears Grow

sivam May 13, 2026

GJEPC warns gold import duty hike will inflate prices and boost smuggling. Urges government dialogue for effective...

India Gold Duty Hike: GJC Warns of Grey Market Surge A group of Indian gold traders in a small, cluttered shop, examining gold jewelry and paperwork under a single lightbulb.

A group of Indian gold traders in a small, cluttered shop, examining gold jewelry and paperwork under a single lightbulb.

India Gold Duty Hike: GJC Warns of Grey Market Surge

sivam May 13, 2026

India's gold import duty increase to 15% sparks GJC concerns over a potential surge in the grey...

India’s Battery Imports: Energy Security Risk Workers in blue uniforms assemble large battery modules on pallets on a factory floor, with a production line in the background.