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India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...- Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
- 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 ...
- WTO ups goods trade forecast on AI boom amid Middle East disruptionsWorld merchandise trade volume growth was stronger than expected and is now projected to reach 3.9% in 2026, up from 1.9% in the WTO's base...
- Putin offers help to Iran to end Middle East war ahead of CIS summitRussia's President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss ending the Middle East conflict. During their talks in Turkm...
- Festive rush: Airlines hike fuel surcharge as ATF prices soarAirlines like Air India and Akasa Air have announced increased fuel surcharges for both domestic and international flights. The rise in avi...
- India, Singapore eye 2,000 MW power corridorIndia and Singapore are considering plans for a 2,000 MW cross-border power interconnection that could enhance energy security. The propose...
- AI-native networks, 6G to shape next phase of telecom, global leaders say at IMC 2026India’s telecom sector is shifting from connectivity expansion to AI-native, programmable and secure networks, with technology leaders at I...
- AI-native networks, 6G to shape next phase of telecom, global leaders say at IMC 2026India's telecom sector is moving beyond expanding connectivity towards building AI-native networks, integrating intelligence into infrastru...
- US imposes sanctions targeting 17 vessels of Iran 'shadow fleet'The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet of tankers transporting oil. These sanctions target 17 vessels linked to the...
- Asia races to stockpile oil, speed up renewables in response to Iran warAmid the uncertainties triggered by the Iran war, Asian countries are stepping up their oil storage frameworks. The Philippines is on a mis...
- Saudi, UAE join Japan-led push to bolster Asian oil buffersSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are joining Japan's efforts to strengthen oil supply security in Southeast Asia. This collaborati...
- Rates, inflation and AI emerge as key risks for global growth: Deutsche Bank SurveyRising interest rates and bond yields are the biggest growth risks for wealthy investors, while Asia is seen as the most stable geopolitica...
- IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billionThe International Monetary Fund has achieved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for its lending programs. This agreement could potential...
- India's data centre sector attracted USD 173 bn since 2021, capacity seen 2 GW by year-end: CBREIndia's data centre industry has garnered impressive investments amounting to USD 173 billion since 2021, showcasing a strong upward trajec...
- Govt may consider ATF price stabilisation fund for airlines amid soaring fuel costsAmid increasing jet fuel prices, the Indian government is exploring options to stabilize aviation turbine fuel costs. The discussions invol...
- India’s operational data centre capacity on track to reach 2 GW by the end of the yearIndia's data centre market added about 130 MW of new capacity in H1 2026 and expects more growth. The total operational capacity is project...
- Flying IndiGo gets costlier as airline raises fuel charges after another ATF hikeIndiGo will increase fuel charges for both domestic and international flights starting from October 6, 2026. The increase follows a 13.2% r...
- Office leasing at record 66.4 mn sq ft in Jan-Sep across top 9 cities, driven by GCCs: CBRELeasing of office spaces in nine major Indian cities during January-September 2026 reached 66.4 million square feet. This represents an 8 p...
- H1N1 dominates India's flu cases, accounts for 75 pc of positive samples: WHO reportRecent WHO surveillance data reveals that H1N1 accounts for a significant percentage of influenza cases in India. The data indicates that H...
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