India's June factory growth slips to second-weakest since mid-2022 as demand softens, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing sector experienced its second-slowest growth in four years during June, primarily due to a slowdown in demand for goo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Trump's tariffs aren't saving jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa refrigerator plantWhirlpool's drastic decision to cut over half its Iowa plant's workforce throws a wrench in President Trump's tariff strategy designed to b...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Powering India's MSMEs: Why reliable energy must become part of manufacturing strategyIndia's MSMEs may power the country's manufacturing ambitions, but their competitiveness ultimately depends on something far more basic—rel...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Will a strong brand play the role it is supposed to? 4 consumer electricals stocks with upside potential of up to 28%Many companies in this space have underperformed the broader market. The underperformance did not happen without reason. Margins were under...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
US manufacturing soars on front-loading of orders; factory employment tanks to six-year lowUS manufacturing activity surged in June as businesses stocked up anticipating shortages and price hikes, driven by Middle East conflict im...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Plan in the works to let hospitals import med equipment directlyIndia's drug regulator is proposing to allow hospitals to directly import advanced medical equipment like MRI and CT scanners, bypassing cu...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Anand Mahindra couldn't stop watching this 15-cent cigarette lighter video; What it revealed holds lessons for building the next Apple or Tesla in IndiaAnand Mahindra says a 15-cent disposable lighter made in China's Shaodong manufacturing hub offers a valuable lesson in industrial competit...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
After the deluge, get ready for a resetA deal between the US and Iran signals a post-war future. The oil market will see significant shifts. Energy resilience will drive demand f...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Indian seafarers' deaths, disputed attacks and a widening US-Iran blame gameIndia watches closely as the US and Iran trade accusations over maritime incidents. Both nations present conflicting accounts of negotiatio...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
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...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.54 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
Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST