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Indian consumers may soon face higher prices as wholesale inflation surges, driven by global conflicts impacting commodity and energy costs. While retail inflation remains soft for now, a widening gap between wholesale and consumer price indices suggests businesses will likely pass on increased production expenses, leading to costlier everyday goods and services in the coming months.

Congress workers protested rising fuel and milk prices, with leaders arriving by bullock cart to highlight inflation's impact. Delhi Congress president Devendra Yadav criticized the government's handling of essential commodity costs, stating inflation has doubled since 2014. This demonstration follows a recent Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices across major cities.

CNG prices in Delhi and NCR have seen another hike, with the latest increase of Re 1 per kg on Sunday. This follows two previous hikes, totaling Rs 3 in just two days after elections concluded. The Congress criticised the government, calling it a "cash collection" drive. This comes amid broader fuel price increases and ongoing global energy market volatility.

Gig workers are staging a temporary nationwide strike, halting app-based services from 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. This protest, organized by GIPSWU, targets rising fuel prices and inadequate payment rates, which are significantly impacting drivers' daily earnings. The union aims to highlight the financial strain caused by increased fuel costs and low payouts.

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are in focus; inflation, health of the current account, and the exchange rate.

Over 250 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains are in the pipeline for rollout over the next few years - all with the aim to revamp long-distance rail travel and offer a world-class service experience to passengers.

India's industrial production growth slowed to a five-month low of 4.1% in March, impacted by the West Asia conflict. Manufacturing output saw a marginal increase, though several key sectors experienced declines. Experts anticipate lingering global risks and supply chain disruptions to continue posing challenges to industrial activity.

In March, with the US sanctions waiver in effect, India has aggressively procured Russian crude, picking up millions of barrels. India has never officially said that it will stop buying Russian crude, and even when levels dropped after sanctions, Russia was still the biggest contributor.

Higher-than-usual March rainfall tempered India's power demand growth to 1.7%, despite record consumption. Softer demand and ample supply led to lower electricity prices in the short-term market. Renewable energy generation continued its upward trend, while coal remained dominant in power generation.

Home-cooked thali costs saw a mixed trend in March 2026. Non-vegetarian thalis became cheaper by 1% year-on-year, driven by lower chicken prices. Vegetarian thalis, however, remained stable as a significant tomato price hike offset reductions in onions, potatoes, and pulses. Monthly costs also decreased for both.

West Asia's ongoing conflict is severely impacting India's premium basmati rice exports, with traders facing substantial losses and pending payments estimated between Rs 2,000 to Rs 25,000 crore. This disruption threatens farmers' livelihoods as shipments are held at ports. The geopolitical tension also affects Indian workers and various other sectors reliant on West Asian trade routes and energy supplies.

West Asia's escalating conflict is severely impacting India's premium basmati rice trade, with thousands of crores in payments pending and consignments stuck at ports. This disruption threatens significant losses for Indian traders and could negatively affect farming communities. The government is assessing the broader implications for various Indian sectors exposed to the region.

India's aviation landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from single, overburdened airports to a dual-airport model in major cities like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. This strategic move aims to alleviate congestion, foster economic growth, and position India as a global aviation hub, mirroring international standards and preparing for a future of mass air travel.