National retrofit policy necessary to convert used cars to Auto LPG: Industry

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) India’s booming pre‑owned vehicle market presents a fast, practical opportunity to cut urban pollution for which the government must adopt a time‑bound national retrofit policy to convert in‑use petrol and diesel vehicles to Auto LPG, an industry body said on Wednesday.

Economy remains resilient amid steady domestic demand: RBI Governor

IANS | August 5, 2026 10:44 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The Indian economy has remained resilient amid persisting global headwinds, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Wednesday, adding that high frequency indicators available so far point towards steady domestic demand in Q1 2026-27.

RBI projects GDP growth at 6.7 pc for FY27 as India remains fastest-growing economy

IANS | August 5, 2026 10:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Terming India as the fastest-growing economy amid persistent global uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected real GDP growth at 6.7 per cent for FY27, 10 bps higher than its previous projection of 6.6 per cent in the prevision Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.