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In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is offFormer RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign...
Higher gasoline prices likely pushed up US consumer inflation again in MayMay is poised to bring a notable rise in consumer prices across the United States, signaling the steepest hike in three years. Fueled by es...
12 years of PM Modi: India should not only be resilient but also be antifragileIndia faces significant global uncertainty and external challenges. Despite strong economic growth and improved financial stability, domest...
Fed Interest Rate cut prediction, date: What to expect from US Central Bank officials at Federal Reserve meeting?A number of Fed policymakers have begun to speculate that interest rates may need to rise to ensure that the central bank's key inflation ...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
India's new GDP yardstick: What changed, what did not, and what every investor should now read differentlyIndia changed the base year used to measure its economy from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The first full-year provisional numbers under the new yard...
India’s GDP expands 7.7% in FY26; Q4 growth at 7.8%India GDP Data Key Insights Q4 FY26: India's economic growth saw a slight dip to 7.8 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. The...
US Stock Market: US growth revised lower; inflation remains elevatedThe US first-quarter GDP growth was revised down to 1.6%, indicating a slowdown driven by weaker consumer spending and inventory investment...
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
Inflation in U.S. jumps to 3-year high, shows CPI report. How will latest data impact U.S Fed Interest Rate Cut decision?Inflation in U.S.: U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, resulting in the largest annual increase...
India has no plans to raise gold, silver import duties, govt source saysIndia will not restrict international card usage or increase import duties on gold and silver. Government sources clarified this amid conce...
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
US Stock Market: Fed officials warn Iran War could trigger prolonged inflation shockFederal Reserve officials are increasingly concerned that the U.S.-backed war with Iran is fueling a prolonged inflation shock. Elevated oi...
Affluent India shifts to experience-led spending, travel accounts for 58% of discretionary wallet: ReportIndia's wealthy are spending more on experiences, especially travel. This shift means consumption is more about personal identity than just...
Out-of-pocket costs still dominate hospitalisation spend despite wider insurance coverage: NSO surveyHealth insurance coverage has grown significantly in India. However, patients continue to pay most hospitalisation bills themselves. Rural ...
Rural consumption rises higher than urban, allowing the inequality to dip during Aug 2023-July 2024Consumption inequality decreased in both rural and urban areas during August 2023-July 2024 compared to the previous year, with Gini coeffi...
Indians spent more on paan, tobacco in last 10 years, education expenditure falls: Govt surveyThe Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 indicates a notable increase in the proportion of income spent on paan, tobacco, and i...