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CEA Nageswaran says India facing ‘live balance of payments stress test’: What it means
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.
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Stock market today (May 19, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Tuesday after a late sell-off in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains. Concerns over the rupee hitting a fresh record low and elevated crude oil prices also weighed on investor sentiment, though IT stocks provided some support.
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India’s PNG push hits roadblocks: What’s slowing the pipeline expansion
India’s ambitious piped natural gas expansion is significantly behind schedule, with city gas distribution companies connecting only a fraction of the government’s daily target. Acute shortages of certified gas plumbers and weak consumer uptake, particularly in rental housing, are major impediments to achieving the 2030 goal.
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PepsiCo to invest Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030 to expand manufacturing capacity
PepsiCo plans to invest up to Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030, primarily to expand manufacturing capacity for its foods business. The investment will support facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, strengthening the company’s presence in a key global growth market. This commitment underscores PepsiCo’s long-term growth strategy in India, with some