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RBI’s NDD Ban: Can It Reduce Speculation and Strengthen the Rupee?

03-Apr-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restricted banks from participating in Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) contracts to curb speculative activity in offshore currency markets.

Customs Duty Exemption on Petrochemicals: Supply Disruptions, Economic Impact and Policy Response Explained

03-Apr-2026

The Union government has recently granted customs duty exemption on around 40 critical petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, as a temporary relief measure to address supply disruptions.

What is Antariksh Venture Capital Fund? Objectives, Features and Impact Explained

02-Apr-2026

The Union Government has announced that investments under the Antariksh Venture Capital Fund are expected to begin from Q1 of FY2027.

Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme: Extension, Features and Export Competitiveness Explained

02-Apr-2026

The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for exports of apparel/garments and made-ups till 30th September 2026.

INS Malwan (ASW-SWC) Explained: India’s Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft

01-Apr-2026

The Indian Navy has inducted INS Malwan, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), strengthening India’s coastal defence and underwater surveillance capabilities.

Global Tensions and India’s Economy: Oil Shock, Rupee Pressure and Fiscal Stress Explained

01-Apr-2026

Rising geopolitical instability in West Asia, particularly involving Iran, is impacting India’s economy through : 

• Surge in crude oil prices
• Depreciation of the rupee
• Pressure on fiscal and external balances

RBI Extends Export Realisation Timeline: Supporting Exporters Amid Global Disruptions

01-Apr-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended : 

• The export realisation and repatriation timeline to 15 months
• The export credit period to 450 days (till June 30, 2026)

Iran War and Food Inflation in India: Why Risks Are Limited Now but Rising Ahead

01-Apr-2026

The ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia involving Iran have raised concerns about food inflation in India, particularly through disruptions in fertiliser and agrochemical supply chains.

Artemis II Mission Explained: How NASA Plans to Take Astronauts Around the Moon and Back

01-Apr-2026

The NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first human mission beyond low Earth orbit since 1972.

PM e-DRIVE Scheme Explained: Subsidies, Features, Objectives and EV Ecosystem Push

31-Mar-2026

The government has extended subsidies under the PM e-DRIVE Scheme for: Electric two-wheelers till 31 July 2026, Electric rickshaws and carts till 31 March 2028 The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries, highlighting continued policy push toward electric mobility adoption and decarbonisation of transport.