Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
15 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-g...
15 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
PM Modi wants Indians to buy less gold but jewellers suggest three ways to save forex without any sacrificesAmidst calls to conserve forex, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation proposed a dedicated bullion bank and revamped gold moneti...
12 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainerIndia's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreem...
12 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from USGlobal debt has reached a record nearly $353 trillion. Investors are now looking beyond U.S. Treasuries, showing more interest in Japanese ...
06 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Indo-Pacific trade pact losing relevance under Trump’s aggressive strategy: GTRIThe Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, widely known as IPEF, faces significant hurdles. Recent analyses indicate that the foun...
05 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
India’s textile output shrinks in March as Iran war fuels input costs, hitsIndia's textile production saw a significant drop in March. Key sectors like readymade garments and cotton goods faced challenges. Rising c...
01 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Why US stock market surging big today on final day of April? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all in green as Dow jumps record 500 points — Nvidia, Intel and Meta Platforms stocks crashUS stock market surging big today. Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally as Dow jumps record 500 points. A powerful mix of blowout earnings, ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
India's IT model worked, until AI. Disruption now haunts its sub-optimal equilibriumIndia's IT sector thrived for decades by providing skilled labour at lower costs. This model is now challenged by Artificial Intelligence. ...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.10 AM 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
India performs better than China on key global integration parameters: DHL reportIndia has overtaken China in export to GDP ratio and services export, according to the DHL Global Connectedness Report. The report highligh...
13 Mar, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
IMF upgrades China's 2023, 2024 GDP growth forecastsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2023 GDP growth forecast for China to 5.4% from 5% due to a "strong" post-COVID-19 recover...
07 Nov, 2023, 01.42 PM IST
World Bank keeps China 2023 GDP growth forecast but cuts 2024 outlookThe World Bank has maintained its forecast for China's 2023 economic growth at 5.1%, but lowered its prediction for 2024 to 4.4% due to the...
02 Oct, 2023, 02.26 PM IST
Fitch cuts China’s 2023 GDP forecast by 80 bps to 4.8%, affirms A+ ratingRating agency Fitch on Thursday lowered China's 2023 GDP growth forecast to 4.8 per cent from 5.6 per cent earlier. The agency attributed t...
31 Aug, 2023, 03.25 PM IST
Major banks cut China 2023 GDP forecasts as recovery faltersSeveral major Western banks, including UBS, Standard Chartered, Bank of America, and JPMorgan, have lowered their 2023 GDP growth forecasts...
16 Jun, 2023, 11.11 AM IST
Fitch raises China's growth forecast to 5% for 2023Fitch said the recovery will be primarily led by consumption, noting that many high-frequency indicators have recently rebounded though sti...
08 Feb, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Reading the tea leaves: The macro compulsions underlying Budget 23-24The big poser before Budget 23-24 is, does the economy still need support. If yes, what kind of support. Remember, this is the last full bu...
24 Jan, 2023, 10.31 AM IST