December 1, 2025

ATF Prices Rise 5.4%, Commercial LPG Rates Cut by ₹10 in December Fuel Update

On December 1, 2025, Aviation Turbine Fuel prices in India jumped by 5.4%, hitting nearly ₹99,677 per kilolitre in Delhi. Meanwhile, commercial LPG cylinders saw a ₹10 price cut. This marks the third consecutive ATF hike, adding cost pressure on airlines, while domestic LPG prices remain steady.

December 1, 2025

India's Manufacturing PMI Slows to Nine-Month Low Amid US Tariff Concerns

India's manufacturing growth slowed sharply in November. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI dropped to 56.6 from 59.2 in October. Slower sales and US tariffs hit exports, while business confidence fell to a three-year low. India hopes a trade deal with the US this year will ease tariff pressures.

December 1, 2025

Greens Demand 25% Gas Export Tax as Home Prices Surge Beyond Rate Cut Gains

The Australian Greens want a 25% tax on all gas exports to protect domestic supply and avoid a future gas shortfall. Meanwhile, soaring home prices have erased the advantage of recent interest rate cuts for buyers.

November 30, 2025

CAG Flags Assam’s 2023-24 Budget as Unrealistic, Points to Poor Fund Use and Missing Reports

The CAG called Assam’s 2023-24 budget unrealistic and overestimated, with ₹30,516 crore savings due to lower receipts. It found poor use of supplementary grants and many missing utilisation certificates and reports.

November 30, 2025

Parliament’s Winter Session Begins with Key Bills on Nuclear Sector and Education Reforms

The Winter session of Parliament starts December 1, 2025, focusing on new laws to open nuclear sector to private players and reform education. The opposition plans to raise electoral roll issues across 12 states. Fifteen sittings are expected until December 19.