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The RBI Bulletin has warned that an adverse south-west monsoon could affect India's growth and inflation outlook. While domestic economic momentum remains strong, geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and uncertainty surrounding the global economy continue to pose significant risks

Air India will begin direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The move is expected to strengthen international connectivity, boost tourism, trade and investment, and enhance Guwahati’s role as a regional aviation hub

India’s eight core infrastructure industries recorded a modest 0.5 per cent growth in May, led by strong performances in cement, steel and electricity. However, declines in coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertiliser production weighed on overall growth

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Monday, supported by strong buying in IT and pharmaceutical stocks. Easing crude oil prices improved investor sentiment, while gains in Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Cipla helped offset weakness in FMCG and consumer durable sectors.

The rupee weakened by 15 paise to 94.48 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as a stronger greenback and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East offset support from foreign inflows, while equity markets opened sharply higher.

Fiscal policy must not be a ledger of receipts and expenditures alone; it must reflect fairness, resilience, and reciprocity between citizens and the state

India's space economy is expected to expand from USD 8 billion to USD 40-45 billion over the next decade, supported by policy reforms, private sector participation and rising commercial activity. The government aims to increase India's share of the global space economy to 8 per cent

A survey of 1,811 HR professionals found that artificial intelligence is becoming a key priority across human resource functions. Most respondents cited improved efficiency and productivity as the main driver, while many also reported gains in recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning

Stock market sentiment this week is expected to be shaped by US-Iran negotiations, crude oil prices and foreign investor activity. Analysts also expect investors to monitor monsoon progress and geopolitical developments, with markets remaining closed on Friday for Muharram

Gold and silver prices are expected to be influenced by US-Iran negotiations, crude oil movements and major global economic indicators next week. Analysts say developments in West Asia, US economic data and central bank signals will remain key drivers of bullion markets

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are expected to sign a free trade agreement by December, with implementation likely by February-March 2027. The pact is expected to provide duty-free access for about 93 per cent of Indian exports

Tata Motors has secured more than 3,400 orders for electric commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and small commercial vehicles. The company said the orders reflect growing industry confidence in electric mobility and a shift towards large-scale deployment across transportation and logistics sectors.

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain a wait-and-watch stance and keep the repo rate at 5.25% amid easing global tensions. Policymakers will monitor monsoon progress, inflation trends and crude oil prices before making future policy decisions

The brokerage, citing Sensor Tower daily active user (DAU) data and industry checks, said Flipkart remained the leading e-commerce platform by user engagement as of June 2026, while Myntra continued to pull ahead of rivals in fashion.

The Indian rupee is expected to strengthen further, reducing the likelihood of significant foreign portfolio investor outflows. Improved earnings growth, stable currency performance and anticipated dollar inflows are supporting market sentiment, while concerns remain over weak monsoon conditions and global investment trends

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth ₹1,023.85 crore in an alleged illegal iron ore mining case linked to the Salgaocar Group in Goa. Properties in India and Singapore were seized as part of a money laundering investigation under PMLA

India’s maritime and energy security received a boost as three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo. The vessels are headed to Indian ports amid improving regional shipping conditions

Indian automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors are exploring electric vehicle export opportunities in the UK under the India-UK FTA. The pact allows duty-free EV exports within quotas from the sixth year, boosting India's global automotive ambitions

While prices have risen across India, southern States, particularly Telangana, have consistently recorded inflation rates above the national average in recent months. What is fueling this gap?

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has secured a Rs 2,977 crore contract from NMDC to develop a 10 MTPA buffer stockyard and blending facility in Visakhapatnam. The project aims to strengthen logistics, improve material handling and support NMDC’s growing operational requirements

India’s data centre development pipeline has reached 8.33 GW, more than five times the current operational capacity, according to Knight Frank India. Strong demand from AI, cloud services and data localisation is driving growth, with Mumbai and Hyderabad leading future expansion

India diversified LPG imports during the West Asia conflict by increasing supplies from the US, Iran and other nations to reduce Gulf dependence. Despite higher global prices and freight costs, fuel retailers absorbed losses to protect households from steep domestic price hikes

Around 80 million barrels of crude oil await transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative US-Iran peace deal restores shipping. Oil prices have eased, inflation may moderate, and new Iranian regulations now require advance permits, registration, and insurance for vessels

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday as IT stocks came under pressure after Accenture's weak outlook. Nifty and Sensex declined sharply, while broader markets outperformed. Investors are now tracking FII flows, monsoon progress, crude oil prices and corporate commentary