June 30, 2026

The United States ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has declared that a long-delayed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US is nearly complete, with negotiations now in the final 1 to 2 percent of the process. The statement signals that a deal that has remained in limbo for several years could finally be concluded

The Reserve Bank of India has delayed new rules on how banks can lend money, pushing the implementation date from April 1 to July 1. These new rules, called the credit norms framework, will change how banks decide who gets loans and how much they can borrow. The delay has given mortgage brokers and the

Quick commerce apps like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart have fundamentally altered how millions of Indians buy everyday groceries. These platforms promise delivery in 10 minutes or less, and urban consumers are embracing them at a pace that surprises even investors. For kirana stores that have operated for generations, the shift represents an existential challenge. The