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- Musk Presses Ambani as Starlink India Launch Awaits Security Reviews
Starlink has secured some key approvals and signed distribution agreements, but required security assessments must be completed before it can receive satellite spectrum and begin commercial operations.
· Regulation
- India Criticizes U.S. Suspension of PERM Program for Microsoft, Others
The move affects Microsoft and other companies as Washington and New Delhi continue talks on tariffs, Russian oil purchases and agricultural protections.
· Regulation
- Reliance Drives India’s Venezuelan Crude Imports Higher
October arrivals could reach roughly 460,000–465,000 barrels per day as discounted Merey crude gains favor over costlier Russian Urals.
· Business
- India Inflation Forecast Rises to 5.4% in September as Oil Costs Climb
The estimate would mark the fourth straight month above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target, while remaining below its 6% upper tolerance limit.
· Regulation
- India Rejects Musk’s Discrimination Claim as Starlink Awaits Clearance
Starlink and two other licensed satellite operators remain under security review before seeking spectrum needed to begin service.
· Regulation
- India’s RBI Raises Rates for First Time Since 2023 as Inflation Rises
The 25-basis-point move lifts the benchmark repo rate to 5.5% as inflation reaches 4.8%, above the central bank’s 4% target.
· Investing
- India-Based Users Sent $88.4 Billion to Exchanges; Local Platforms Got 0.7%
The total edged past Singapore’s $82.3 billion from July 2025 through June 2026, but most exchange value attributed to Indian users went to platforms based elsewhere.
· Investing
- India Orders Apple to Remove Bitchat; App Also Unavailable on Google Play
Apple’s notice cited Section 69A of India’s Information Technology Act. Bitchat’s website was also inaccessible through several internet providers in the country.
· Regulation
- Greer Says U.S.-India Trade Deal Is Not Imminent After Leaders’ Call
Negotiators are still working on an interim agreement, with Russian oil purchases, agricultural protections and tariffs among the sticking points.
· Regulation
- Blast Kills One at India’s Mangalore Refinery, Disrupting Fuel Exports
The incident injured 12 people and forced the company to cancel spot tenders for diesel, jet fuel and reformate.
· Business
- Apple Launches Apple Pay in India With Axis Bank Cards First
The rollout makes India the 101st country or region where Apple Pay is available, nearly 12 years after the service debuted.
· Business
- Foreign Investors Pull $3.2 Billion From Indian Stocks, Sovereign Bonds
September outflows accelerated as Brent crude returned above $100 a barrel, while higher global yields and a weaker rupee pressured Indian assets.
· Investing
- India Adds Middle East Oil Supply as Russian Imports Ease in September
Russian crude imports averaged about 1.75 million barrels per day, while total Indian crude imports reached 5.3 million barrels per day.
· Investing
- India Expands Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration as Hormuz Disruptions Highlight Import Risks
The ₹84,084 crore program will support seismic surveys, 60 deepwater wells and offshore infrastructure through fiscal 2030–31, while a separate plan expands strategic petroleum storage.
· Business
- India Faces U.S. Tariff Risk Despite Reliance on Russian Crude
A new U.S. law allows tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major Russian-energy buyers, but no tariff has been confirmed for India.
· Regulation
- India’s Sensex and Nifty Plunge as Oil and Foreign Selling Weigh
The Sensex fell more than 1,000 points while the Nifty dropped about 300 points Monday, approaching levels last seen in May 2024.
· Investing
- India’s State Refiners Raise LPG Output as Gulf Supply Risks Persist
September production was estimated at about 44,000 tons per day, nearly 20% above August, as India seeks alternative cargoes and prepares for seasonal demand.
· Business
- Micron Begins Commercial Shipments From $2.75 Billion India Investment
The Sanand facility is producing memory and storage products from DRAM and NAND wafers made elsewhere in Micron’s global network.
· Business
- India to Keep Exporting Diesel as Russia Restricts Diesel Shipments
India will honor existing commitments as Russia limits diesel exports and the United States weighs—but has not confirmed—possible restrictions.
· Regulation
- Lightspeed India Partners V, LLC Files SEC Notice With $0 Sold
The April 27 filing lists an indefinite offering amount and zero investors for the Mauritius-based venture capital fund vehicle.
· Business
- India Raises LPG Output as Hormuz Disrupts Gulf Supply Routes
India imports about 60% of its LPG, with roughly 90% of those imports normally passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Business
- India’s RBI Urges Crypto Ban as Global Regulatory Divide Widens
India’s central bank urged lawmakers to consider banning crypto and isolating banks from digital assets as global regulators move toward clearer frameworks.
· Regulation