Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
05 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
High minimum wages in India slows down formal job creation: FEDThe Foundation for Economic Development (FED), in its report released on Thursday, said workers should be allowed to freely negotiate their...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as Iran war drives up costsBangladesh has made a tough choice to raise fuel prices by up to 15 percent, a direct response to rising crude oil costs and supply interru...
19 Apr, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Bangladesh schools to go online in energy crunchBangladesh will launch a hybrid school system with virtual and in-person classes on a pilot basis next week to help with the energy crunch ...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Unfair trade practices by Bangla suppliers forced India to restrict import of jute: OfficialsIndia has restricted jute and allied fibre imports from Bangladesh, citing unfair trade practices like anti-dumping duty circumvention that...
28 Jun, 2025, 06.46 PM IST
Japan to offer incentives to companies shifting base from China to India: NikkeiJapan has added India and Bangladesh to the list of relocation destinations for companies which shift their manufacturing sites from China ...
05 Sep, 2020, 10.24 AM IST
Bangladesh will deploy 50 barges exclusively for movement of goods between Assam, BangladeshIndia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) president, Abdul Matlub Ahmad said that the 50 barges, each with capacity of 300 ...
23 Oct, 2019, 09.54 PM IST
Subsidy on LPG for poor to stay: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan"We have no plan to withdraw subsidy on LPG for domestic use. Subsidy on LPG and kerosene will continue for the poor and common people," Pr...
07 Aug, 2017, 07.34 PM IST
West Bengal's mango export under tough situationAccording to Malda Mango Merchants Association members the region witness near 30% ups and downs in its production volume every alternate y...
24 Jun, 2013, 03.54 PM IST
Delay in transport subsidy ruining mango export opportunitiesDelayed approval on transport subsidy scheme for Mango is spoiling international trade opportunity of exporters from Malda in West Bengal t...
29 Apr, 2013, 04.44 PM IST
- India lags behind neighbours in fiscal, current a/c parameters
India’s neighbours have done far better than India in economic parameters such as managing their fiscal and current account balances.
11 Nov, 2009, 05.05 PM IST
- India lags Bangladesh, Nepal in fiscal management
India's neighbours have done far better than India in economic parameters such as managing their fiscal and current account balances.
11 Nov, 2009, 01.09 AM IST
- Poverty-hit Bangladesh forced into huge fuel price hike
Impoverished Bangladesh became the latest victim of surging global crude costs on Monday with the government announcing it has been forced ...
30 Jun, 2008, 11.03 PM IST
- Bangladesh to unveil pro-poor budget
Bangladesh's emergency govt was on Monday set to double subsidies and welfare measures in a 14.6 billion dollar budget.
09 Jun, 2008, 11.32 AM IST