Government News & Updates

Why pension planning can no longer be optional

In modern India, growing old without being financially prepared is a risk many cannot afford as a government pension or the comfort of a large joint family can no longer be relied upon

Choosing the right personal loan lender

After shortlisting the potential lenders, borrowers should further narrow down available offers to find the best fit

To adjust or not to adjust the benchmark

Regulation allows large-cap funds to invest not more than 20% in stocks outside of the benchmark

India to sign U.S. deal only after clarity on tariff rates

Any India-U.S. deal must be weighed against tariff structure and comparative advantage, says official; Commerce Secretary, however, maintains India remains engaged with U.S. on trade deal

LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat’s Mundra Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz

Special Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, said that the Vessel Jag Laadki, carrying 81,000 metrics tonnes of Murban crude oil, is safely enroute to India;...

PhonePe defers listing citing global pressures and volatile markets

There have been 32 IPOs between January and March 2026 and 53% of them were listed as loss on the listing day

Merchandise exports stay flat in February, Commerce Secretary warns of dip in March

While releasing data for February, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal noted that the ongoing trade constraints due to the conflict in West Asia would hurt India’s merchandise exports in March

Gujarat govt’s GMDC inks MoU with NMDC to explore rare earth elements

Economic stagnation, job mismatch behind ‘distress migration’ from Punjab: Experts

Punjab’s Economic Survey 2025-26 notes that a combination of “pull” and “push” factors behind brain drain from the State.

RIL signs long-term $3 billion pact with South Korea’s Samsung C&T for supply of green ammonia

‘SPA sets benchmark in global energy landscape, with India emerging as an exporter of green fuels.’

Market climbs up 1.1% as signs of certainty emerge on LPG supply

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Gem & Jewellery export rises 4% in Feb. despite tariff impact

During April 2025-February 2026 UAE, Hong Kong emerged as biggest markets, pushing the US to third position which saw a decline of 44%

Sebi clears IPO plans of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post; 3 issues withdrawn

The development comes at a time when Indian equity markets are under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Banks report highest contraction in MFI portfolios among all lenders in Q3FY26

Persistent stress in asset quality led to tightening of underwriting standards like adoption of guardrails to restrict number of loans and leverage at a borrower level

Wholesale price inflation at 11-month high of 2.13%; higher crude prices to push WPI higher

It was 1.81% in January and 2.45% in February last year

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: MLA C.C. Mukundan, ousted from CPI, joins BJP; may contest from Nattika

Mukundan had earlier held discussions with the State Congress leaders in Delhi, but they refused to accommodate him. He says he will expose instances of corruption in the CPI

ED attaches assets worth ₹50.80 crore in Salai Group case

The ED’s probe is based on an FIR registered against Yambem Biren and and Narengbam Samarjit, the self-styled ‘External Affairs & Defence Minister of Manipur State Council’

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: NCP(SP) announces candidates, Saseendran to be fielded again in Elathur

Sitting MLA Thomas K. Thomas will contest in Kuttanad, and K.T. Mujeeb in Malappuram

Opposition notice seeking CEC’s removal cites his public remarks against Rahul Gandhi

The 10-page notice filed in both Houses also refers to concerns over the process of CEC appointment, and an alleged manipulation of voter rolls in Karnataka

In Brussels, Jaishankar discusses Iran with EU counterparts

The External Affairs Minister was invited to interact with Foreign Ministers from the 27-member bloc, during the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, says a statement from Ministry of External Affairs