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Smartwatch-maker Fire-Boltt to enter smartphone market with budget 4G, 5G phonesIndian smartwatch maker FireBoltt is set to launch its Boltt brand of 4G and 5G smartphones in August, targeting consumers priced out by re...
Global Market: BlackRock turns cautious on emerging market stocks, upgrades euro zone bondsThe BlackRock Investment Institute has turned more cautious on emerging market equities and hard-currency debt, while upgrading euro zone g...
Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
Credit guarantee of Rs 13 lakh cr to micro, small cos in last few yrs; delayed payments under lensThe government has provided substantial credit guarantees, totaling Rs 13 lakh crore, to micro and small enterprises, significantly boostin...
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
Media reports alleging encroachment by Chinese PLA in Arunachal Pradesh incorrect, without basis: Indian ArmyThe Indian Army has firmly denied media reports alleging Chinese PLA encroachment and camp establishment in Arunachal Pradesh, calling them...
India's external debt rises to $762.8 billion in FY26, debt-to-GDP ratio climbsIndia's external debt reached $762.8 billion by March 2026, a rise of $26.3 billion year-on-year, pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio to 20.8%. T...
Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the leadJensen Huang, the CEO of computer chip giant Nvidia, was mobbed by onlookers as he hit the streets for the "zhajiangmian" noodles while vis...
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...
In May, every 10th new car sold in Europe was ChineseChinese car brands have captured over 11% of the European new car market for the first time, driven by hybrid and plug-in hybrid models off...
Cummins India to invest more in green techCummins India is aggressively investing in electric, fuel blending, and hydrogen technologies to secure growth beyond 2030 and counter risi...
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
Domestic SIPs power India's market resilience amidst FPI outflows: HDFC SecuritiesIndia is experiencing a pivotal shift in its financial markets as domestic investors take the lead over foreign entities, enduring a three-...
Brazil plans up to $735 million panda bond issuance, says finance ministerBrazil is set to launch its inaugural panda bonds, aiming to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million). This significant debut marks Brazil...
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
Man killed on Mumbai local train during fight over keeping doors open amid rainsIn a horrific case, a man aged 22 was fatally stabbed on a Mumbai local train during a heated debate about the train doors being left open ...
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
Rupee rebounds, but risks aboundThe rupee has experienced a brief rebound fueled by optimism surrounding the potential reopening of the Hormuz Strait and a decrease in oil...
Why the world is betting on China again, and what India must do about itChina's business environment prioritizes market share with strong government backing. The nation has shifted to high-quality, high-speed pr...