Energy security emerges as key driver of India’s electric mobility transition: Niti Aayog
Archana Mittal has outlined the evolution of India's EV policy framework leading to the increase in EV penetration to nearly 9 per cent in 2025-26.
Archana Mittal has outlined the evolution of India's EV policy framework leading to the increase in EV penetration to nearly 9 per cent in 2025-26.
The report said India is moving beyond immediate crisis management and adopting medium- to long-term strategies focused on growth protection, energy security, and economic stability.
The Centre has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 17 while maintaining existing rates on petrol. Officials said the move is aimed at safeguarding domestic fuel availability.
The wholesale food inflation was at of 4.49 per cent in May compared to 3.11 per cent in April.
India's merchandise exports rose 18 per cent to $45.2 billion while imports grew 20.62 per cent to $73.41 billion in May with the total trade deficit recorded at $28.21 billion, according to the Commerce Ministry data.
The ratings agency said the expansion will be supported by strong consumption demand. “Recent policy measures, such as rationalisation and reduction of GST rates, together with benign inflation, will help sustain retail credit demand across asset classes,” it noted.
A massive public footfall was witnessed at the ongoing 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 on Sunday with thousands of visitors exploring the exhibitions at different pavilions with great curiosity and interacting with exhibitors at various stalls.
The Indian rupee has hit an all-time low, trading at around 89.66 against the US dollar, sparking criticism from the Congress.
India's economy is expected to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal year and 6.7 per cent in the next, according to S&P Global Ratings. The ratings agency noted that tax cuts and monetary policy easing will provide a boost to consumption-driven growth.
India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are accelerating their shift from AI experimentation to full-scale deployment, with 58% already investing in Agentic AI and another 29% planning to scale within a year, according to the EY GCC Pulse Survey 2025 released on Sunday.
