1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (483+ words) Petrol prices in Delhi crossed "100 per litre after the fourth fuel hike in 11 days amid the Iran war. Petrol was increased by "2. 61 and diesel by "2. 71 on Monday, adding to inflation concerns. Rising crude prices and losses suffered by state-run oil…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago  (637+ words) Albert Park said crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to prolonged disruptions in West Asia, with average prices projected at USD 96 per barrel in 2026. Park also flagged concerns over rising fertiliser prices and the possible impact of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (398+ words) Rising crude prices amidst the West Asia crisis are driving up costs of flex banners and other election campaign materials in poll-bound West Bengal, industry sources said. Printers and representatives of the plastic industry said packaging and flex printing costs…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (955+ words) There is a concept in economics called an externality'a cost that is created by one party but paid by another. Pollution is the classic example. A factory emits smoke; the neighbourhood breathes it. The factory pays nothing for the smoke....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (583+ words) The 202627 budget shows only modest increases for key social sectors, with health, education, and welfare continuing to be underfunded. Several 202526 allocations were not fully spent, as Revised Estimates fell below the original Budget Estimates. Rural development, social welfare, and initiatives…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (202+ words) Stakeholders from industry and trade bodies underscore the need for policy initiatives in "governance reforms "in the Union Territory budget to be presented on February 6 " Traders say tax incentives provided need to be timely refunded, Transmission losses remain a "major…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (253+ words) GDP growth is projected at 6. 87. 2% in 202627, slightly lower than the current year's estimate. The Survey highlights steady growth supported by domestic demand despite global uncertainty. The Economic Survey on Thursday projected the GDP growth in the range of 6. 8 to 7. 2 per…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1727+ words) Union finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the union budget 2026-27 on Sunday, 1 February 2026 in Parliament." The Parliament session of the union budget started on January 28 and will be conclude on April 2." Understand Every Key Concept of the Union Budget in…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (287+ words) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the 16th Finance Commission report on tax revenue devolution between the Centre and states for 20262031 in the Lok Sabha. The ninth consecutive Budget brings Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 Budgets presented by Morarji Desai. Finance…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (257+ words) Equity market participants will track whether Budget 2026-27 prioritises higher capex, consumption support or a blend of both, along with relief for export sectors impacted by US tariffs and employment-focused outlays. As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, India's manufacturing sector finds itself…...