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GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR Before Diwali: What Is Restricted, What Is Allowed
CAQM has put GRAP Stage III in force across Delhi-NCR after AQI hit 382. Curbs on construction, old BS-III/BS-IV cars and goods vehicles, and hybrid classes up to Class V.
Asia
Indonesia’s Stability Committee Flags Rising Pressure as Rupiah Hits Rp18,145; Reserves Steady at $146.8 Billion
Indonesia’s KSSK says pressure rose in October from energy prices, high global rates and share outflows; reserves held at $146.8 billion and banks’ reserve rule is being cut.
Business
IMF Raises India Growth Forecast to 7% for FY27 and FY28
The IMF has raised India’s growth forecasts to 7%. Here is what changed from July, why fiscal-year dates matter and what risks remain.
Business
India’s September Inflation Rises to About 5.5%: How to Read the New CPI Figures
India's September inflation rises to about 5.5%, from 4.8% in August. What the CPI reading means for household prices and what it cannot tell you.
Business
GST Collections Rise 14.7% to ₹2.04 Lakh Crore in September, but Imports Drive Most of the Growth
Gross GST collections rose 14.7% to ₹2,03,521 crore in September 2026, the third straight month above ₹2 lakh crore. Import-linked collections grew 25.9%, far faster than domestic collections at 10.1%.
Business
August 2026 GST collection at ₹1.99 lakh crore: what the 14.8% jump means
Gross GST revenue rose 14.8% to ₹1,99,853 crore in August 2026, driven by a sharp rise in import-related collections. Net revenue grew a slower 8.3% as refunds rose.
Business
India GDP growth 2026: strong 7.8% rise in Q1, with services and investment as the engines
India's real GDP grew 7.8% in April–June 2026, beating forecasts, as services grew 10% and fixed investment 11.9%. Farm growth was slower at 3.6%.
Finance
India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $729.33 Billion: What Drove the Surge
India’s foreign-exchange reserves rose $12.42 billion to a record $729.33 billion in the week ended August 21. Here is what drove the surge and why it matters.
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GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR Before Diwali: What Is Restricted, What Is Allowed
CAQM has put GRAP Stage III in force across Delhi-NCR after AQI hit 382. Curbs on construction, old BS-III/BS-IV cars and goods vehicles, and hybrid classes up to Class V.
Asia
Indonesia’s Stability Committee Flags Rising Pressure as Rupiah Hits Rp18,145; Reserves Steady at $146.8 Billion
Indonesia’s KSSK says pressure rose in October from energy prices, high global rates and share outflows; reserves held at $146.8 billion and banks’ reserve rule is being cut.
Business
Canada’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.7% as Jobs Stall; Youth Rate Jumps to 13.7%
Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October as employment stalled after two months of losses; youth unemployment jumped to 13.7%.
Business
Semicon 2.0 Opens for Fab, Equipment and Chip-Testing Projects as India Approves 12 More Component Plants
India opened Semicon 2.0 applications for fabs, equipment and chip assembly, and approved 12 more component projects worth ₹7,503 crore, including the first for copper foil.