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Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
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...
India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...
Iran war fallout: Fuel use drops 6.5% in May; experts see warning signs for economyIndia's demand for transportation fuels and petroleum products is declining due to supply disruptions and higher prices stemming from the I...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
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...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
Oil market calm masks a host of unknownsGlobal oil markets are experiencing an unusual calm despite a major supply shock. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut, impacting sign...
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
Cold storages struggle as Gulf cargo lands in IndiaIndian cold storages are full of imported apples, avocados, and dry fruits. Shipping disruptions due to the Iran war are causing these dive...
IT needs selectivity, not blind bargain hunting; Energy, defence and healthcare offer better opportunities: Gurmeet ChadhaMarket expert Gurmeet Chadha advises investors to be selective in the IT sector, despite attractive valuations, focusing on stock-specific ...
Fuel price hikes may impact auto demand; too early to revise FY27 outlook: TMPV MD & CEOFuel price hikes are a concern for the auto industry. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles MD & CEO Shailesh Chandra says it is too early to asse...
Jingle bell blues: Christmas orders from US, Europe drop 10-15% as West Asia crisis bitesChristmas goods orders from key markets like the US and Europe have seen a 10-15% dip this year. Global economic uncertainties, rising raw ...
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
Global Market: China’s April growth slows sharply as consumption, factory output weakenChina's economy shows signs of slowing down. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment activity weakened in April. This slowdown is l...