India Economy
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Crude Oil May Hit $110, India’s Basket Could Reach $130
SBI Research forecasts Brent crude at $110 per barrel and India’s crude oil basket at $130 within 10 trading days amid geopolitical and supply risks.
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India IIP Growth Hits 8% in August, Manufacturing Rises 9%
India’s industrial output growth rose to 8% in August 2026 from 7.4% in July, led by stronger manufacturing, electricity and gas supply.
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Blackstone’s Jon Gray Says India Nearing Growth Tipping Point, Credits Infrastructure Improvements
Blackstone President Jon Gray says India is nearing a potential growth tipping point, citing improvements in physical, legal and capital-market infrastructure.
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FY27 Direct Tax Collections Rise 13% to ₹12.12 Lakh Crore; STT Jumps 53%
India’s net direct tax collections rose 12.96% to ₹12.12 lakh crore in FY27 so far, while STT collections jumped 52.9% and advance tax rose 16.18%.
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India’s Semiconductor Investment Pledges Reach $12 Billion as Chip Push Accelerates
India has attracted up to $12 billion in semiconductor investment pledges as the government accelerates efforts to build a domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem.