India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spendingGlobal economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe s...
31 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
30 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Trump aide Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair tiesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen ties. Discussions focused on trade and energy,...
23 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Marco Rubio's trip to 'great partner' India signals US need to repair tiesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India to strengthen a partnership strained by tariffs and renewed U.S. engagement with Paki...
23 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Trump tells Fortune he should have asked for bigger Intel stakeFormer U.S. President Donald Trump stated he should have sought a greater stake in Intel for the U.S. government. The administration previo...
18 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Global Market: China’s April growth slows sharply as consumption, factory output weakenChina's economy shows signs of slowing down. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment activity weakened in April. This slowdown is l...
18 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
18 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Inflation mounts as war drags onThe Iran war is causing global economic disruption. Inflation is rising, impacting consumers and markets worldwide. The US sees its worst i...
17 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
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
US-China Summit: Semiconductors, rare earths to dominate Trump-Xi talksStrategic supply chains spanning semiconductors, rare earth minerals, aerospace and agricultural trade are expected to dominate bilateral d...
14 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks retreat, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summitChina's yuan reached a three-year high against the dollar as investors awaited outcomes from the Xi-Trump summit. While stock markets saw p...
14 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
How China is helping Cuba survive crippling blackouts as years of US sanctions leave the country with ‘absolutely no fuel’Cuba faces a severe energy crisis with widespread blackouts. China is significantly boosting Cuba's solar power infrastructure. Imports of ...
14 May, 2026, 11.30 AM IST