Elevated oil prices could drag India's growth to 6%, below IMF forecast of 6.5%: Gita GopinathElevated oil prices could slow India's economic growth to around 6%, according to former IMF official Gita Gopinath. She warned that prolon...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Imran Khan-linked ‘Cyphergate’ Row hits Pakistan: US' role confirmed in his ouster? Secret cipher says 'All will be forgiven in Washington.'Imran Khan cipher case: A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable has resurfaced, reigniting claims of a foreign conspiracy behind Imran Khan's r...
18 May, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Iran war crisis: With long-term vision, India could turn turmoil into triumphIndia confronts an economic crisis driven by global events. Import duties on gold and silver are an initial step. Policymakers warn of crun...
14 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
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...
09 May, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
From soaps to biscuits, your grocery bill may be headed higher againDabur India anticipates price hikes in Q1 FY27 due to persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in packaging materials, driven by Mid...
08 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
IMF warns of 'inevitable' AI-powered threats to global financial systemThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about advanced artificial intelligence tools powering cyberattacks. These attack...
07 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if conflict drags into 2027, oil hits $125Global economy faces a grim future if the Middle East conflict continues until 2027. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns of significantly ...
05 May, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
RBI steps up play in us treasuries, other securitiesIn a strategic pivot, the Reserve Bank of India has cut down its deposits with other central banks and is now channeling more resources int...
02 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
IMF warns Asia to keep policy in balance amid Middle East energy disruptionsAsian nations face an energy crisis due to the Iran War. The IMF advises countries to save for future shocks. They suggest targeted financi...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
US-Pakistan tango: This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, and also cause international humiliationIran's foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's risky diplomatic tightrope walk. This move, alleg...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Iran war, oil shock fail to dent India’s private sector growth as April PMI risesIndian businesses saw activity PMI grow in April. Manufacturing and services rebounded strongly. This happened even with rising costs from ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Pakistan, ‘strangled’ by economic strain, steps up Iran peace pushPakistan's economy is struggling due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts are devastating businesses. Cons...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
War crisis revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal business surveys this week will reveal the escalating impact of seven weeks of Middle East conflict on growth and inflation. Initial...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutionsGlobal finance leaders met amid Middle East war news. They acknowledged their limited ability to counter economic damage from frequent geop...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
IMF chief warns of 'tough times' if oil prices stay highIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Wednesday of difficult times ahead for the global economy if war in the Middle East is unresolved and...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
IMF, World Bank and IEA aim to have calls every two weeks to assess war's impactInternational Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said global institutions plan biweekly calls to monitor energy market disruptions fr...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.53 AM IST