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Russian crude

RIL cuts Russian oil to protect EU access and dodge US sanctions in sweeping refinery pivot

India’s biggest fuel exporter rewires its supply chain ahead of Europe’s 2026 ban and US sanctions, signalling a dramatic scale-back of Russian crude dependence.

gst

GST cuts spark festive boom: Bank credit doubles as India’s spending spree powers post-monsoon surge

Lower taxes, soaring consumer confidence, and festival offers drive record growth in retail loans and demand for vehicles, homes, and white goods.

ford

Ford returns to Chennai with ₹3,250 crore powertrain revival but not its cars

Four years after its India exit, the American automaker is back to build next-gen engines for global markets, signalling a strategic reboot without re-entering the domestic car race.

Lokpal

Lokpal BMW purchase sparks outrage over luxury choice

The anti-corruption body’s plan to buy seven BMW sedans has triggered backlash, with calls to cancel the tender and opt for Made-in-India electric vehicles.

GST 2.0

GST 2.0 fuels consumption boom, set to lift India’s growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says benefits of GST rate cuts are “fully passed on,” driving record sales in electronics and daily-use goods; officials predict consumption-led GDP boost in FY26.

SILVER

Silver’s spectacular surge: Short-term dip ahead, long-term rally likely

After doubling in four months, silver prices in India may correct post-diwali, but strong industrial demand keeps the bull case intact.

Google AI hub

Google’s $15 billion AI hub set to transform Visakhapatnam and India’s tech landscape

Massive investment signals India’s emergence as a global AI powerhouse, while raising energy and policy challenges.