From Hormuz to home: How the Iran war is squeezing India’s ₹8,000‑crore condom industry
Iran war hits Indian bedrooms as condom makers warn of shortages and price shock
By The Week News Desk April 02, 2026
BUSINESS
India-EU trade agreement: Three months on, the road ahead | Opinion
With tariffs, tech, and trade as major pillars, here is a deep dive into the India-EU trade agreement
By Dr. Kanupriya April 03, 2026
EV scooter sales in Kerala double in a year: What the data says
Kerala becomes key market as EV two-wheeler sales witness a growth rate of 102% in FY2025-26, according to latest VAHAN data
By Meera Rajeev April 02, 2026
Railways move 741 crore passengers, record 1,670 MT cargo in FY2025–26
From fertilisers to steel, here is how Indian Railways powered another year of record growth
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil April 02, 2026
Centre scraps customs duty on key petrochemicals till June: What it means for Indian markets
From plastics to pharma, India’s zero‑duty petrochemicals push brings short-term relief, long-term questions
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil April 02, 2026-
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Trump keeps playing with emotions of Indian investors: Are they falling for it again?
April 2 morning saw Sensex, Nifty slump after fresh threats from Donald Trump to send Iran ‘back to Stone Age’
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil April 02, 2026 -
Why philanthropy must move from supporting to partnering women
For far too long, philanthropy has measured success by how many women it has supported. It is time to measure success by how many women it has enabled to lead
By Shallu Jindal April 01, 2026 -
EXPLAINED | Why did IndiGo hike fuel charges on April 1 amid CEO change, war in Gulf?
The highest change in fuel prices was seen in flights to places in the UK and Europe—except for Greece and Turkey—with the new costs rising to Rs 10,000
By Ashwin Somanath April 01, 2026 -
EXPLAINED | Is India’s concert boom outpacing its infrastructure?
While India has hosted the likes of Diljit Dosanjh, Coldplay, and Sunidhi Chauhan, managing large-scale global crowds remains a critical challenge
By Aayushi Negi April 01, 2026 -
South India leads in GDP, but why is a lion’s share of commercial bank loans still going to the North and West?
The GDP strength of South India versus the North–West bank loan dominance: Unpacking India's regional economic paradox
By K. Sunil Thomas April 01, 2026 -
The trust deficit: Why incentives alone won’t win India foreign investment | OPINION
Despite being a macroeconomic star on paper, India has not been able to translate stellar GDP performance into capital stability
By Ronak Pol & Faisal Khan April 01, 2026 -
Oracle fires thousands, including 12,000 in India, to fund its AI ambitions: Reports
Multiple reports recount early morning termination emails as Oracle’s AI bet comes with human cost
By The Week News Desk April 01, 2026 -
Zero returns in two years: April 1 Sensex rally only brings you back to square one
Indian markets surge on first day of new fiscal year, but if you invested 2 years ago in Nifty and Sensex, you’re only breaking even
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil April 01, 2026 -
Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 195.5; Jet fuel doubled to Rs 2 lakh amid Iran war
Oil marketing companies have raised commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices amid the global energy crisis.Here are the latest LPG and ATF price changes in India
By The Week News Desk April 01, 2026 -
From UPI security to PF withdrawals, what changes from April 1
From tax-free income up to Rs 12 lakh to stricter UPI security and new PF rules, these reforms will directly impact everyday life
By Bharti Dhami March 31, 2026 -
RBI delays new market lending rules to July 1 after industry pushback
The Reserve Bank of India issues 9 revised guidelines covering commercial banks and small finance banks
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 31, 2026 -
Will Ola’s discount game ending today help the EV maker win back the market?
Till March 31, Ola Electric is offering its 2kWh Gen 3 S1 X and 2.5 kWh Roadster X just under ₹50,000 to lift final fiscal sales figures
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 31, 2026 -
Centre released ₹2,461 crore for villages in eight states in FY2025-26
Beneficiary states of the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants include Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha and Tripura
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 31, 2026 -
IndiGo appoints former British Airways chief William Walsh as new CEO
William Walsh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Indian airlines IndiGo
By The Week News Desk March 31, 2026 -
Rupee may hit 100 soon. But the real reason it's happening will surprise you
India’s fundamental issues go beyond just the present conflicts. At the core of it lies its trade imbalance, with the country importing more than it exports
By K. Sunil Thomas March 30, 2026 -
Rupee crashes past 95-mark to become Asia’s worst-performing currency. What is causing the decline?
This is despite Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's assurance that India's economic fundamentals are strong and the Indian rupee is "absolutely going fine"
By Jose K George March 30, 2026 -
Jewar in the crown: How Noida airport could transform Delhi NCR
The newly inaugurated Noida International Airport is expected to heavily impact urban planning strategies in Delhi NCR as well as Uttar Pradesh in the years to come
By K. Sunil Thomas March 28, 2026 -
New ‘Payments Vision 2028’ by RBI: Scammer’s bank to share blame in online fraud?
Apex bank’s outline for India’s payments ecosystem includes ‘shared responsibility framework’, payments switching service, and more
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 28, 2026 -
RBI’s ₹8 lakh crore bond calendar hits India markets already on their knees
The Reserve Bank of India issues schedule for government securities and treasury bills for the first half of FY2026
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 28, 2026 -
Will the rupee touch 95 next week? All eyes on RBI and crude prices
The Indian currency is hurtling toward 95 to the dollar, and there is very little standing in the way
By Nitin SJ Asariparambil March 28, 2026
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