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India policy news covering government decisions, RBI actions, regulations and economic reforms.
Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zero, eyes Middle East conflict
Swiss National Bank holds policy rate steady amid Middle East tensions affecting Swiss franc and oil prices.
SNB monetary policy assessment of March 19, 2026
The Swiss National Bank issued a policy review statement on March 19, 2026, outlining its recent monetary stance.
India to offer insurance support to exporters as war risk drives premiums
India will offer insurance support for shipments through conflict-hit corridors amid rising logistics costs.
India solar to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, power ministry adviser says
India's solar power capacity is projected to quadruple and wind power to triple over the next decade, says a power…
BOJ Governor Ueda’s comments at news conference
BOJ held rates steady but noted Middle East conflict may raise inflation.
EU pitched for Turkey to join its payments system, envoy says
The EU proposed Turkey joining its cost-cutting payments system to enhance integration and support cross-border remittances.
India’s central bank says found no material concerns at HDFC Bank after chairman exit
India's central bank found no material concerns in HDFC Bank after chairman's resignation over differences on values and ethics.
Bank of England to sit tight as Middle East conflict turns up inflation heat
Bank of England will likely delay interest rate cuts due to inflation shocks from Middle East conflict.
Exclusive: US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
The US considers deploying thousands of troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
ECB to talk tough as Iran war raises inflation fears
The ECB plans to hold rates at 2% but signals readiness to hike if inflation rises.
India orders oil and gas firms to share data with central agency
India mandates oil and gas companies to submit detailed data to a central agency.
Exclusive: Vance plans Hungary visit in show of support for Orban ahead of tight election, sources say
U.S. Vice President JD Vance plans Hungary visit supporting Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of election.
IMF mission starts talks with Ukraine as unpopular tax hikes for entrepreneurs loom
IMF mission begins talks with Ukraine amidst unpopular tax hikes planned for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
US to require $15,000 bond to visa recipients from 12 more countries
The US will expand its $15,000 visa bond requirement to citizens from 12 additional countries.
India approves $3.6 billion to develop industrial parks to boost manufacturing
India approved $3.6 billion to develop 100 industrial parks to boost domestic manufacturing capabilities.
India cabinet approves $279 million hydropower scheme
India's cabinet has approved a $279 million hydropower development scheme, according to Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say
Greek shipowners and companies scan systems for cyberattacks amid Iran war risks.
India adds 120,000 new piped gas connections in last two weeks, government says
India has added 120,000 new piped gas connections in two weeks amid LNG supply disruptions.
Israel says Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib killed overnight
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was eliminated in a strike overnight.
India launches anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from China
India starts anti-dumping probe against ethyl chloroformate imports from China following domestic complaint.
India’s privatisation drive derails because of weak investor interest
India is considering shelving three privatisation sales due to weak investor demand. This follows a failed stake sale in IDBI…
India to mandate locally made solar ingots, wafers for clean energy projects from June 2028
India to require locally made solar ingots and wafers for clean energy projects by June 2028.
Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say
U.S. officials say Iran war is not affecting weapons shipments to Taiwan or policy.
US House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe
US House committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony in Epstein investigation.
