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Rude lessons: On the U.S.-Canada trade dispute, lessons for India
India should learn from Canada and be wary of deals with the U.S.
The Hindu - Economy·11 Sep 2026
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The way out of the dangerous trap
India risks a middle-income, low-productivity trap as weak job creation, stagnant wages and sluggish investment reinforce one another; escaping it requires better vocational education, wider…
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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India’s oil demand to accelerate by 0.06 mb/d in 2026: OPEC
OPEC trimmed their forecast for global oil demand growth for 2026 and expects it to be rebound in 2027.
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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OALP deepwater bidding deadline extended by two months to November 15
Bidding for onland and shallow water blocks under both rounds have been closed.
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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India-Canada trade deal by the end of the year, Canadian High Commissioner Cooter says
Speaking at The Hindu Mind, High Commissioner Christopher Cooter confirms Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Canada in December, and says the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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India’s coal demand expected to jump 4.2%, record output ahead: IEA
The IEA attributed the dynamics to the government’s efforts to address elevated demand by focussing on enhancing domestic supply and reduce import dependence.
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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Why are bank employees going on strike even after govt withdrew PLI scheme?
Public sector bank employees have announced a nation-wide strike on September 11, and another one on September 28-30, and an indefinite strike from October 26
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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FCNR(B) deposits: Who bears the currency risk? | Explained
The RBI swap shields banks from currency risk on the principal, while banks have to manage dollar interest payments themselves, leaving some exposed if the rupee weakens
The Hindu - Economy·10 Sep 2026
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PM-KUSUM 2.0 announcement likely soon; agrivoltaics to get dedicated component
Launched in 2019, PM-KUSUM seeks to expand the use of solar energy in agriculture.
The Hindu - Economy·9 Sep 2026
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11 insurers begin Ind AS transition from FY27; IRDAI tracks rest for FY28
It is continuing to facilitate the smooth and consistent implementation of Ind AS across the sector. Also closely monitoring insurers that have been granted forbearance and are scheduled to adopt Ind…
The Hindu - Economy·9 Sep 2026
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Women’s representation in senior corporate roles falls; Avtar flags US DEI pullback
Women’s share of Corporate Executive roles among Best Companies falls to 16.7% from 20%; Avtar managing director Saundarya Rajesh says US policy changes have had a “very strong impact” on women in…
The Hindu - Economy·9 Sep 2026
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Double deflation debate over GDP methodology no ‘great battle’: Niti Ayog Vice Chairman
Private capital expenditure (capex) cycle to gain significant momentum once capacity utilisation in the private corporate sector reaches 80%, up from the current 70–75% levels.
The Hindu - Economy·9 Sep 2026
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NMDC raises lump ore price by ₹150/tonne, holds price of fines
The new price is ₹5,400 per tonne
The Hindu - Economy·9 Sep 2026
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Public Accounts Committee flags failure to transfer ₹9,222 crore in cess collections to designated reserve funds
Members question the Finance Ministry’s explanation; panel chief K.C. Venugopal says cess proceeds must not be used to finance fiscal deficit instead of their intended purpose
The Hindu - Economy·8 Sep 2026
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India has 51 days coal stocks to meet power demand; production recovers after monsoon disruption
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had observed recently that 53 thermal power-plants were holding 25% or less than their overall coal requirements.
The Hindu - Economy·8 Sep 2026
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Govt puts bank staff performance-linked incentive scheme on hold ahead of strike
The decision followed a meeting between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and a delegation of bank employees
The Hindu - Economy·8 Sep 2026
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What prompted India’s return to the ‘A’ rating after 35 years?
While most sovereign credit rating agencies rate India a grade or two above ‘junk’ status, the recent upgrade by the Japan Credit Rating Agency sees India return to the ‘A’ grade for the first time…
The Hindu - Economy·8 Sep 2026
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LPG booking interval for rural consumers cut to 25 days from 45
This brings the interval between bookings for rural consumers on par with urban consumers, for whom the period remains unchanged at 25 days
The Hindu - Economy·7 Sep 2026
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Govt spurs coal rake loading by 20% to strengthen stocks positions at thermal plants
CEA data indicates 53 domestic coal-fired plants were operating with less than 25% of their critical normative requirements as on September 5
The Hindu - Economy·7 Sep 2026
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C. Rangarajan flags fewer regional rural banks as ‘a step in the wrong direction’; urges RBI to incentivise SFBs
Former RBI Governor says consolidation risks eroding RRBs’ local character; says 11 small finance banks will not meet the sector’s unmet credit needs
The Hindu - Economy·7 Sep 2026
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