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Government lifts curbs on petrol, diesel sales at pumps as global oil prices fallFuel stations can now freely sell petrol and diesel to all customers. The government has removed restrictions on bulk buyers purchasing fue...
Tomato, onion stoke fears of higher food inflationConsumers are encountering rising costs once more as tomato, onion, and potato prices escalate, heightening worries about food inflation. T...
Not blueberries, not turmeric: Top neurologist recommends the diet linked to better memory and lower dementia riskForget miracle 'superfoods' for brain health; a balanced diet is key, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. The Mediterranean diet, ri...
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
Pakistan hikes petroleum levy on petrol, diesel; keeps retail prices unchangedPakistan's government has increased the petroleum levy on petrol and diesel, keeping retail prices steady despite falling international oil...
US Stock Market: Sticky inflation keeps September Fed rate hike on table despite July pause expectationsUS Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at its July meeting despite inflation hitting a three-year high. Markets see a possible...
Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broadenTokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broa...
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
Government may ask airlines to review additional prices if crude stabilisesAirlines might be asked to reduce surge charges and extra fares if aviation fuel prices remain stable for an extended period. The Civil Avi...
Maharashtra FDA bans serving food in newspapers, issues statewide food safety orderMaharashtra FDA has launched 'Safe Food, Healthy Maharashtra' banning food served on newspapers and enforcing strict hygiene. Hotels, resta...
US Stock Market: Retail investor rush sends Wendy's stock soaring on heavy trading volumeWendy's shares experienced a dramatic surge, climbing nearly 29% as retail investors flocked to the struggling fast-food chain. This rally,...
Weak monsoon raises food inflation concerns, but rate hike seen unlikelyEconomists are split on how a weak monsoon will affect food prices, with some believing falling oil prices will offset any hikes. Others wa...
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
Trump gets trapped between 'rockets and feathers', squirms for exitUS President Donald Trump has ordered a Justice Department investigation into major oil companies, accusing them of keeping gasoline prices...
India's FY27 growth likely to slow down to 6.6% on energy stress, sub-par monsoon: S&PIndia's economic growth is projected to slow to 6.6% in the current fiscal year, according to S&P Global Ratings. This slowdown is attribut...
Cathay Pacific to reduce flight fuel surcharges from July 1Cathay Pacific Airways is set to reduce its fuel surcharges for most passenger flights starting July 1, following a dip in jet fuel costs. ...
RBI MPC: Growth rate could top 7% if oil prices fall furtherThe MPC members had voted for a status quo in the June policy, citing resilient growth and the need to assess inflation impact while statin...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran dealA U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate f...
Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.