US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Fuel price shield helping India and consumers to tackle West Asia crisis: Gita GopinathIndia is already cushioning the economy from the West Asia crisis. Gita Gopinath, former IMF Deputy Managing Director, states the governmen...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
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
RBI to hold rate on Friday, future hike will depend on inflation data: Gita GopinathThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in the near term and adopt a data-dependent approach before taki...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India's CPI inflation expected to rise to 4.8% with crude oil averaging USD 90/bbl in FY27: ReportForecasts indicate that by FY27, India’s inflation could hit 4.8%, driven by crude oil prices projected at USD 90 per barrel. Factors such ...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy suppliesGlobal economic leaders warned that the Middle East conflict is straining energy supplies and disproportionately impacting vulnerable econo...
30 May, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
RBI warns West Asia war may hurt India growth outlookThe central bank said the impact of the conflict is likely to remain contained in the near term but warned that an escalation could derail ...
30 May, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
RBI warns prolonged West Asia conflict could hit India’s economyAmidst the backdrop of conflict in West Asia, India's economic landscape finds itself at a crossroads. Although the Reserve Bank of India p...
29 May, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
‘Investment climate not in great shape’: Former PM Modi advisor urges FDI reforms as outflows surge in FY26Former advisor Surjit Bhalla calls for major changes to India's foreign investment rules. He warns that strict policies and unclear regulat...
27 May, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
'India more diversified:' Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey comments on Taiwan's market ascentSEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized India remains a diversified market despite Taiwan overtaking its market value. Driven by TSMC and ...
26 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Pakistan plans oil reserves, storage push as Hormuz constraints expose vulnerabilitiesPakistan is proposing a bonded storage plan to boost its energy security by allowing international suppliers to hold petroleum stocks. The ...
26 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Sri Lanka jolts markets with outsized 100-bp rate hike to counter Gulf crisisSri Lanka's central bank enacted a significant 100 basis point policy rate hike, its largest in four years, to combat rising inflation and ...
26 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Petrol, diesel price hike in India a matter of time if Middle East conflict persists: RBI Governor Sanjay MalhotraIndia faces potential retail fuel price hikes if the Middle East conflict persists. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated this possibility...
13 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST