Econom

Economy

Govt weighs emergency steps to protect forex reserves

India is considering emergency steps to shore up foreign-exchange reserves, including curbing non-essential imports like gold and electronic goods, and hiking fuel prices, to help cushion the economy from the fallout of the Iran war, people familiar with the matter said.

2 min read11 May 2026
News

Russia-Ukraine war: Rising food prices pinch Russians as Geneva talks expected to yield no breakthrough

Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva ahead of the war’s fourth anniversary, with little hope of a breakthrough. Meanwhile, rising inflation, higher VAT, costly imports, and falling oil revenues are straining Russia’s economy, as food prices surge and borrowing becomes harder amid sanctions.

3 min read18 Feb 2026
Industry

Private credit booms in India as firms seek faster, flexible capital

Domestic and global funds are racing to provide non-dilutive, flexible capital as companies seek faster financing and banks step back, while investors hunt steadier returns than equity can offer.

4 min read8 Dec 2025
Videos

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