https://theraisinapost.com/Original, source-linked reporting from the Business & economy desk.en-INhttps://theraisinapost.com/business/the-economics-of-light-how-diwali-moves-indias-economy/https://theraisinapost.com/business/the-economics-of-light-how-diwali-moves-indias-economy/From local markets to digital commerce, Diwali drives a seasonal surge in spending, revealing the strengths and vulnerabilities of India’s consumption-led economy.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theraisinapost.com/business/india-is-signing-long-term-gas-deals-who-bears-the-price-risk/https://theraisinapost.com/business/india-is-signing-long-term-gas-deals-who-bears-the-price-risk/India is securing liquefied natural gas supplies for the next two decades, even as conflict in the Gulf exposes the limits of long-term contracts. The agreements promise greater certainty over supply, but not necessarily over prices. Their financial consequences may ultimately extend from state-owned energy companies tSat, 07 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theraisinapost.com/business/jio-platforms-ipo-what-has-changed/https://theraisinapost.com/business/jio-platforms-ipo-what-has-changed/The Jio question has changed from when it will list to how it trades. Jio Platforms listed on 28 October at ₹1,358, 21.4% above its ₹1,119 issue price,² after a ₹30,213 crore fresh issue that CNBC called the largest IPO in India's history.¹ It closed at ₹1,421.70 on 4 November, about 27% above the issue price.⁸Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theraisinapost.com/business/indias-gst-boom-what-the-record-october-numbers-really-say/https://theraisinapost.com/business/indias-gst-boom-what-the-record-october-numbers-really-say/GST collections have grown at their fastest pace in more than four years, but a sharp rise in import-related taxes, a weaker rupee and a favourable comparison with last year complicate the story. The figures point to stronger economic activity, though they do not establish a comparable increase in household consumptionFri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theraisinapost.com/business/diwali-2026-festive-spending-inflation-gold/https://theraisinapost.com/business/diwali-2026-festive-spending-inflation-gold/Urban spending is forecast to dip 6% even as traders project record sales. The gap suggests higher prices, not higher volumes, are doing much of the work.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://theraisinapost.com/business/cabinet-endorses-14-500-crore-viability-gap-funding-for-92-gwh/https://theraisinapost.com/business/cabinet-endorses-14-500-crore-viability-gap-funding-for-92-gwh/The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding scheme to develop 92 GWh of grid‑scale energy storage, boosting renewable integration and domestic manufacturing.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000