India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffsIndia and Chile are progressing with negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade relations. The agreem...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warns of rising risks from war and debtThe IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, supported by AI infrastructure investment, but warns that prolonged Middle East conflict, e...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Inches, not just percentages: India’s GDP is rising, but a four-inch gap with China tells another storyCurrent debates in India often focus on GDP growth figures, which can misrepresent the actual development landscape. While GDP is a useful ...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Gold steady as markets strap in for inflation dataGold prices showed little movement as early Asian trading commenced, with many awaiting US inflation data this week. Spot gold remained ste...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
China's trade restrictions for services exporters under reviewIndia is proactively gathering insights on the trade hurdles faced by its services exporters in China, engaging with industry representativ...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India's tech push: five things to knowIndia has committed billions of dollars in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and artificial intelligence in a bid to become a globa...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
India has the hair, China has the wigs: Inside a $940 million tradeIndian hair has emerged as a sought-after commodity on the international stage, prized for its vibrant hues and high quality. Yet, the coun...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
MP & former FS Shringla highlights significance of Russian oil supplies in interests of India’s 1.4 billion people & keeping global energy prices under controlHarsh Vardhan Shringla has defended India’s Russian oil imports, warning that stopping purchases could push up global energy prices and und...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
‘We have all of those elements’ in India, says BP CEO Meg O’Neill as firm weighs oil and gas bids under Samudra Manthan schemeIndia's government has introduced the Samudra Manthan policy to enhance energy security through increased oil exploration. BP's CEO Meg O'N...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body saysGlobal economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2026 amid energy shocks from the Middle East crisis. Trade in goods and services is ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
India-US trade deal talks may have reached a ‘plateau’, further concessions difficult: Nirmala SitharamanDuring a recent briefing, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that talks regarding a trade pact with the US are currently...
06 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
China’s loss could be India’s gain as Japan Inc sours on ChinaJapanese companies are reducing their presence in China due to rising competition and geopolitical tensions. They are now considering inves...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
US has deliberately become a ‘lonelier power’, China’s rise reshaping global order: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the changing nature of global politics at the Munich Security Conference. He noted that ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
View: India-China thaw faces major economic testsIndia and China are working to improve their diplomatic relations following past military tensions over border disputes. Recent measures in...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Govt pushes rare-earth magnet capacity as India seeks greater control over critical manufacturing inputs: Shaktikanta DasThe government is working to build domestic capacity for rare-earth permanent magnets, crucial for automobiles, electronics and other manuf...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
India, China better positioned for Hormuz disruptions; Russian oil purchases likely to continue: Former Singapore Foreign MinisterIndia and China are better equipped to manage energy disruptions due to diverse sourcing and stockpiling. George Yeo emphasised India's ong...
04 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
India-China ties 'better' today as compared to couple of years ago: EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the improved relations between India and China as border tensions ease. He noted that th...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.11 PM IST