In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Jio BlackRock prepares ETF debut by August after building $2 billion India fund baseJio BlackRock is set to launch its first Indian ETFs by August, aiming to mirror BlackRock's global success in passive investing. The joint...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Morocco pitches itself as India's gateway to Europe and AfricaMorocco is emerging as a key hub for Indian industries. The nation offers a strategic gateway to European and African markets. This collabo...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain aheadIndia's economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robus...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
US services activity heats up in May, beating expectations: SurveyUS services sector activity expanded in May, exceeding expectations with the ISM index at 54.5%. While business activity and new orders gre...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's Nikkei surges past 68,000 for first time as AI stocks lead rallyJapan's benchmark Nikkei surged past the 68,000 mark for the first time, rising 2.2% to a record 68,203.79, as strong gains in AI and semic...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
New producer price index set to replace WPI over next five yearsIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index, covering output, input, and services. This move aims to provide a more accurate pictu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
India overhauls inflation framework with new Producer Price Index, revised WPIIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index and a revamped Wholesale Price Index from June 15. This significant overhaul aims to a...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
India to unveil broader gauge for inflation in data revampIndia is introducing a Producer Price Index for the first time. This new measure will track prices received by producers of goods and servi...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India industrial output grows 4.9% in April as new IIP series shows manufacturing-led recoveryApril marked a significant milestone for India's industrial landscape, showcasing a 4.9% increase in production. The manufacturing sector w...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Rare earth, gas supply, aircraft parts: What’s inside the new IIP calculus as India revises base yearIndia is updating its Index of Industrial Production. The new series will use 2022-23 as the base year, replacing the old 2011-12 base. Thi...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
ET Graphics | Base to basket: India's IIP gets a major makeoverA new Index of Industrial Production launches on June 1. The base year shifts to 2022-23. Coverage expands to include minor minerals, rare ...
28 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
New IIP series to track CCTV cameras, stents, vaccines, card productsIndia's industrial tracking is getting a major upgrade. The new Index of Industrial Production will monitor 120 additional items, including...
27 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
India to revamp IIP with new base year, wider coverage from June 1India will launch an updated Index of Industrial Production on June 1. The new IIP will feature a 2022-23 base year and include sectors lik...
26 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
India proposes broad revamp of industrial output index ahead of new seriesIndia's statistics ministry is set to unveil a new way to measure industrial output next week. Key changes include expanding the sectors tr...
25 May, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
More accurate data soon: Big missing link in India's economy dashboard finally gets set to go liveCome July, India will unveil its inaugural Index of Services Production to correctly assess the pulse of the country's critical services se...
22 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST