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Wires & cables face a new challenge: How Ultravolt’s big push could reshape India’s cable marketUltraTech Cement's breakthrough venture, Ultravolt, is set to disrupt India's wires and cables sector, heightening concerns for existing gi...
US economy enters higher-rate era as inflation, AI boom persistThe US economy may be entering a prolonged period of higher interest rates as persistent inflation, government borrowing and massive AI inf...
Govt support, benign inflation helped in Q1: Sonal Varma, Chief Economist, India & Asia (excl. Japan), Nomura"We expect GDP growth to moderate from around 7.3% in H1FY27 to 6.7% in H2, still delivering a solid 7% for FY27 overall."
Charting the global economy: Fed officials raise interest ratesThat marks the shortest interval between such moves since 1990, when the central bank’s rapid policy tightening played a key role in bursti...
America in focus: Affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%The US economy remained in focus as inflation, borrowing costs and consumer spending has been shaping the outlook for households and busine...
How to keep lemons fresh for weeks? Try these simple kitchen storage tips to make whole and cut lemons last longerLemons, a versatile kitchen essential, can maintain their freshness through proper storage techniques. For lemons intended for use within a...
Pawan Khera flags H-1B fee extension, warns of impact on Indian IT talentThe US administration has renewed a USD 100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions. This move could significantly affect Indian IT profess...
Bank credit growth hits 8-quarter high, widens funding gap as deposits lag: ReportBank credit growth reached a sixteen-month high, while deposits grew at a slower pace. This widened the credit-deposit gap, increasing fund...
Sunscreen grows from niche to staple on India’s beauty shelf as buyers tripleSunscreen use in India has more than tripled, reaching 14.3 million households. This growth is fueled by hotter weather and increased consu...
UPI's free lunch is over: Why the 0.4% MDR charge is fair, needed and overdueDigital payment charges are necessary for service efficiency and wider reach. Person-to-person and small transactions remain free from new ...
Modinomics at 76: The birthday cake, the candles and the numbersPM Narendra Modi turns 76 as he completes nearly 12 years in office, a period that has reshaped India’s economic landscape through infrastr...
Bank of England sounds inflation alarm as it holds interest ratesThe Bank of England has decided to hold interest rates steady at 3.75 percent and is currently halting gilt sales. With inflation risks esc...
'Loneliness' in China is now a $1 trillion 'singles economy' in the world's second most populous country with 1.4 billion peopleChina’s growing number of people living alone is driving a $1 trillion singles economy, with businesses offering products and services tail...
Don’t throw away your old toothbrush: 5 clever cleaning uses you should try at home to remove dirt from hard-to-reach areasRepurposing used toothbrushes can be a game changer for your home cleaning routine. Their compact size and sturdy bristles make them perfec...
US midterm elections 2026: Record diesel prices hit at worst time in key battleground states
Wealth Management in India: 7 trends reshaping how wealthy Indians investIndia’s affluent investors are moving beyond traditional savings towards diversified portfolios, alternative assets, professional advice, a...
Rice gets pricier in India as US-Iran war sends countries scrambling to secure food suppliesRice is getting costlier in India as the US-Iran war drives countries to secure food supplies and boosts overseas demand. Basmati prices ha...
From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollutionA recent investigation highlights that fifty-six companies are behind the majority of branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola at the forefron...
Too early to wave red flag over pink slipsIndia is witnessing a resurgence of job cuts in the multinational sector, particularly within the tech and electronics fields. However, the...
Gaining ground: Household manufacturing grows 4x faster than corporatesHousehold manufacturing in India is growing nearly four times faster than corporate entities. This sector's gross value added shows a subst...