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Rupee declines 10 paise to 90.44 against U.S. dollar in early trade

January 16, 2026 admin

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee extended its weakening momentum for the third straight session, losing 10 paise to 90.44 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Friday (January 16, 2026), weighed down by relentless outflow of foreign funds and a firm greenback. Lower crude oil prices and positive…

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Exports rise 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December

January 15, 2026 admin

Exports rise 1.87% to .5 billion in December

India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The country’s merchandise exports rose 1.87% to $38.5 billion in December 2025, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Thursday (January 15, 2026). Imports increased to $63.55 billion in December 2025 from $58.43 billion a year ago. The trade deficit stood at $25 billion during the…

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Domestic coal production accelerates 3.6% in December, although year-to-date production slips marginally

January 15, 2026 admin

Topa coal mine in the Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, India. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Domestic coal production in December accelerated about 3.6% on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, also exceeding the target for the month, as monsoon-related disruptions subsided. Although, according to provisional government data for the month, on a financial year (FY)-to-date basis until December-end,…

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Air India says flights overflying Iran will use alternative route, warns of delays

January 15, 2026 admin

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Air India said in a statement on Thursday (January 15, 2026) that flights overflying Iran may lead to delays as they are using an alternative route due to closure of Iran’s airspace, following tensions in Iran and anti-government protest over the economic crisis. “Due to the emerging situation…

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Global unemployment remains unchanged, ILO warns about decrease in jobs for youth, women

January 14, 2026 admin

Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, released in Geneva on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), has warned that the global unemployment rate is projected to remain at the historically low level of 4.9% – equivalent to 186 million people – in this…

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Moving on: On India’s Consumer Price Index and a new base year

January 14, 2026 admin

The retail inflation figure for December 2025 is the final instalment of the current series of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a base year of 2012, before it is updated to a new base year and with new weightages. The CPI data this year have been particularly useful in highlighting the problems with relying…

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An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy

January 14, 2026 admin

Today, India’s clean energy transitions are impossible without imported critical minerals and rare earths. The country needs these minerals now, and China’s tightening export controls only heighten the urgency. Just like other countries around the world, India is also committing to diversify mineral trade linkages, promote responsible production and build standards-based markets. India needs a…

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Enhanced tax sops for R&D, easier access to export credit high on pharma sector Budget wish list

January 14, 2026 admin

Policy continuity on the production-linked incentive-led manufacturing as well as measures aimed at self reliance on active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) front and those enhancing export competitiveness figure in the Budget expectations of the pharmaceutical sector. While schemes such as PLI and promotion of research and innovation in pharma medtech sector (PRIP) have laid a strong…

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Stock markets extend losses for 2nd day; Sensex drops 245 points

January 14, 2026 admin

Representative image | Photo Credit: Reuters Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), extending their previous day’s losses, due to weakness in IT, consumption, and select banking blue-chip stocks amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Besides, persistent foreign fund outflows and fresh tariff-related uncertainties also unnerved investors, traders said. The 30-share BSE…

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Rupee falls 6 paise to close at 90.29 against U.S. dollar

January 14, 2026 admin

Forex traders said that any intervention by the central bank may support the rupee at lower levels. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 6 paise lower at 90.29 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (January 14, 2026), as the likely central bank intervention was…

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