US stocks: US market advances as Microsoft results ease AI spending fearsUS stocks opened higher on Thursday morning. Microsoft's strong forecast eased investor concerns about AI spending. Major indices like the ...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
US economy expands 1.5% in Q2, misses forecasts despite spending reboundThe US economy expanded at a slower 1.5% pace in the second quarter. Strong consumer spending and AI infrastructure investment supported ov...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Capgemini lifts 2026 revenue growth target on AI transformation demandThe company now expects annual revenue growth of 8.5% to 9% at constant currency, up from 6.5% to 8.5% previously.
30 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises on sharp Advantest gainsJapan's Nikkei share average saw gains on Thursday, boosted by Advantest. Advantest's shares surged after it raised its annual profit forec...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Orange alert for heavy rain in Himachal's Nahan; schools, colleges shutAll educational institutes in Nahan subdivision will close on Wednesday. This closure is due to a heavy rain forecast and an orange alert i...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
India's factory output grows 7.3% in June, fastest pace in nearly two yearsIndia's industrial production surged 7.3% in June, marking its fastest growth in nearly two years. Manufacturing and electricity generation...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
US stocks: S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earningsThe S&P 500 index closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by gains in Boeing and Coca-Cola. Chip stocks experienced a significant decline as inve...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
SBI, HDFC Bank seek $1.7 billion overseas to boost dollar resourcesState Bank of India and HDFC Bank are raising significant dollar funds. These large Indian banks are borrowing from foreign institutions to...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
FCNR(B) deposit drive could pressure banks' profitabilityBanks' leverage on FCNR(B) deposits could pressure profit margins. Overseas interest rates are lower, and lending spreads remain thin. This...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
How the rain gods impact the Indian economyIDFC FIRST Bank Chief Economist Gaura Sengupta analyzes how El Nino and monsoon performance shape India's economic growth and inflation. Wh...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Weak investments, higher oil prices to slow India's GDP growth to 6.6% in FY27: PollIndia's economic growth is projected to slow significantly this fiscal year. Private investment remains weak, and higher oil prices will im...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
India data centre capacity to jump to 12 GW by 2030 as AI fuels demand: Wood MackenzieAI-dedicated capacity is expected to rise multifold to 6,546 MW by 2030 from 275 MW in 2025, while data centre electricity demand is foreca...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
HDFC Bank shares fall as 3 US law firms launch probe over alleged federal law violationsThree United States law firms are investigating HDFC Bank for alleged securities law violations. These firms are examining if the bank disg...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Three US law firms probe HDFC Bank over alleged Maharashtra deposit paymentsHDFC Bank is facing fresh scrutiny in the US after three law firms launched investigations into whether the lender violated federal securit...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Global Market: South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip exports; semiconductor stocks in focusSouth Korea's GDP expanded 0.6% in the second quarter. Robust semiconductor exports offset weakness in construction investment, reinforcing...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Global developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion by end of 2026: FitchGovernment debt in developed nations will reach $75.8 trillion by 2026. This debt burden represents 104% of gross domestic product for thes...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth, says IMFIndia's economic growth faces significant risks from a widening Middle East conflict. Rising oil prices and a potentially weak monsoon pose...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST