Gyanendra Keshri

PM Modi in Rajasthan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the government shielded consumers from the West Asia energy crisis by absorbing costs to keep LPG prices stable.

Auto sales: India's automobile retail registrations rose 21.83 per cent in June, while EV penetration reached a record high. Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler demand remained strong despite monsoon concerns.

Imports jump from China on higher demands for electronics, EV parts.

India exported toys worth $186 million during the financial year 2025-26. The government targets to increase this figure to $5 billion by 2034.

Despite a slowdown, India to remain fastest-growing major economies.

Rupee dropped to its weakest level in nearly a month. The Indian currency ended the day at 95.56 against the US dollar on Wednesday, 60 paise lower than its previous day's close at 94.97.

On average, one new GCC established in India every day.

According to the ADB, elevated energy prices due to the West Asia conflict would squeeze real income. Despite the slowdown, India is projected to remain among the fastest growing major economies.

E20 is a form of ethanol-blended fuel that consists of 20% ethanol (biofuel) and 80% petrol (fossil fuel). In E10 this proportion is 10:90.

E20 petrol: The Centre said E20 petrol may reduce fuel economy by 3-5% in some vehicles but offers smoother performance and cleaner engines. It defended ethanol blending, saying the programme reduces India's dependence on crude oil imports.