China may eventually scale back its presence at Pakistan’s Gwadar port amid mounting security risks, high operating costs and economic challenges, according to a Lowy Institute report. The report highlights threats from Baloch insurgents, difficult terrain and challenges facing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The Central government will borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore through dated securities in the second half of FY27, taking its total planned borrowing for the financial year to Rs 15.9 lakh crore. The borrowing will include Rs 15,000 crore through Sovereign Green Bonds. Meanwhile, the fiscal deficit stood at Rs 4.55 lakh crore during April-July 2026, or 26.8% of the full-year target.
The government has facilitated the export of 1 metric tonne of Karnataka’s GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal to the Maldives through APEDA. Farmers are expected to benefit from higher realisation of Rs 82 per kg compared with the prevailing market price of Rs 60 per kg, while FPOs gain greater access to international markets and export-oriented value chains.
NSE shares slipped 0.56% to Rs 1,808 on the BSE on Friday, a day after the National Stock Exchange made its much-awaited market debut. The stock fell nearly 1.6% to an intraday low of Rs 1,790 amid profit-taking. NSE’s IPO was subscribed 5.71 times, while its post-listing market capitalisation stood at around Rs 4.49 lakh crore.
India’s roads sector is shifting towards execution and asset monetisation in FY27, with state-led capex expected to drive investment as highway awards moderate.
India’s credit card spending growth remained subdued in August, rising 5.5–5.9% year-on-year amid intensifying competition and strong UPI dominance in digital payments.
rent crude slips toward $105.6 as hopes of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ease supply disruption fears, though tight markets keep prices volatile.
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