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India's industrial output in April slows on year to 4.9% under new seriesIndia's industrial output for April reached 4.9% under a revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with an updated base year of 2...
India manufacturing activity rose in May despite cost pressures, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing sector saw its fastest growth in three months during May, fueled by robust domestic demand and a surge in new orders....
Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risksAsian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. ...
Oil prices rise more than 2% as Israel steps up incursion into LebanonOil prices surged over 2% as intensified fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon overshadowed hopes for a ceasefire extension with...
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussia's intelligence agencies are aggressively seeking Western technology and defense secrets to bolster its war economy, employing fake c...
Private sector activity eases in May; HSBC flash PMI slips to 58.1 amid West Asia conflictIndia's private sector activity saw a slight dip in May. New orders, output, and exports grew slower. This slowdown was influenced by the W...
Don't go all in right now; Systematix bets on PSU banks, IT, and defence, avoids realty and jewelleryGeopolitical tensions necessitate a disciplined, diversified investment approach, according to Systematix Group's Nikhil Khandelwal. He adv...
War without borders: The rise of cyberattacks beyond the battlefieldCyber conflict has escalated beyond borders following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with hacktivists and state-backed actors launching global...
5 world market themes for the week aheadPresident Trump visits China this week. Saudi Aramco reports results amid a fragile situation. Economic data will reveal the Middle East co...
India industrial output hits 5-month low of 4.1% in March as power, manufacturing dragIndia's factory output saw a slight increase in March 2026, reaching 4.1 percent. Manufacturing and mining sectors showed positive growth. ...
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiorityUS-Iran war news: Tehran showcased its power over the Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos boarding a cargo ship. This comes after pe...
India’s core sector growth contracts 0.4% in March 2026 to lowest level since August 2024March 2026 brought unexpected challenges for India's foundational industries, as the Index of Eight Core Industries reported a contraction ...
US manufacturing output dips in MarchIn March, American factories faced a surprising downturn after two months of robust growth, primarily fueled by declines in motor vehicle m...
China's March exports slow as Iran war wipes out AI-driven gainsChina’s export growth slowed sharply in March to 2.5%, a five-month low, as the impact of the Middle East conflict and rising energy costs ...
Factory activity at three-mth high in FebruaryIndia's private sector activity accelerated in February. The HSBC Flash Composite Output Index reached a three-month high. Manufacturing ou...
Factory activity grows in February on better demandThe IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 54.9 in February from 54 in January. A reading above 50 on the ...
Manufacturing activity eases marginally in February, PMI at 57.5The IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index was 57.5 in February compared to 57.7 in January but remained above its long-...