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India's Trade Deficit Reaches Five-Month Peak Amidst Surging Import Bill

India's trade deficit hit a five-month high as a significant surge in imports, particularly crude oil and fertilisers, outpaced continued export growth.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

Business

India's Retail Inflation Surges Past 4% Mark in June, First Time in 17 Months

India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 4.4% in June, crossing the 4% threshold for the first time in 17 months.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

Business

Supreme Court Upholds SEBI's Action Against Kotak AMC and Executives

The Supreme Court has affirmed SEBI's regulatory action against Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company and its senior executives, including MD Nilesh Shah.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

Business

Finance Minister Urges Banks to Innovate for Sustained NRI Foreign Currency Deposits

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on Indian banks to enhance outreach and introduce innovative products to attract more foreign currency deposits from Non-Resident Indians.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

Business

Digital Underwriting Boosts Term Life Insurance Affordability in India

Digital advancements are making term life insurance more accessible and affordable for Indian consumers. Streamlined underwriting processes reduce costs, leading to better pricing.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 13, 2026

Business

State Oil Firms Plan Wider Rollout of 10-kg Composite LPG Cylinders for Commercial Use

Indian state-run oil companies are considering expanding the availability of lightweight 10-kg composite LPG cylinders, primarily targeting commercial users.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 13, 2026

Business

Indian Railways Faces Massive Linen Theft: 1.27 Crore Items Vanish from AC Coaches in Four Years

Indian Railways has reported the theft of a staggering 1.27 crore linen items, including bedsheets, towels, blankets, and pillows, from its AC coaches over the past four years.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 13, 2026

Business

Foreign Capital Returns to Indian Markets, Equities Lead Revival

Foreign institutional investors are demonstrating renewed confidence in Indian financial markets, reversing prior outflows with significant inflows into equities.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 13, 2026

Business

India's Container Manufacturing Drive Gains Traction with First Major Delivery

India's push for indigenous container manufacturing sees its first major milestone as DCM Shriram Group delivers an EXIM container to Maersk, signalling reduced import reliance.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 12, 2026

Business

Aditya Birla Group Proposes ₹12,000 Crore Boost for Odisha Alumina Refinery

The Aditya Birla Group, through its metals flagship Hindalco Industries, plans a substantial ₹12,000 crore investment to expand its Kansariguda alumina refinery in Odisha.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 12, 2026

Business

India Seeks Review of US Forced Labour Investigation

India has formally requested a review of a US investigation into forced labour allegations concerning supply chains potentially involving Indian goods, underscoring its commitment to fair labour pract

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 12, 2026

Business

HDFC's Governance Standards Affirmed by Keki Mistry Following Chairman's Departure

Keki Mistry, Vice Chairman and CEO of HDFC, has defended the institution's governance practices after part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 12, 2026

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