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Gold heads for weekly gain as weak US jobs data tempers rate hike betsGold prices surged on Friday, poised for a weekly gain after a disappointing U.S. jobs report significantly lowered expectations for an imm...
June services growth hits 17-month low as client interest fadesIndia's services sector growth slowed significantly in June, hitting a 17-month low as domestic demand weakened. New business expansion als...
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with ChinaThe European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a si...
Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocksIndia's economy shows robust growth in Q1 FY27, with GST collections soaring 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June. Car sales surged 24%, and...
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4-day France visit to push investments in IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on a crucial visit to France to strengthen economic ties and highlight India's investment poten...
June manufacturing PMI hits 3-month low on weak export & biz ordersThe HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global fell to 54.2 in June from 55 in May. It stood at 58.4 in June 2025.
US manufacturing activity eases in June; prices paid by factories remain elevatedUS manufacturing activity saw a slight dip in June, following a robust May. While expansion continues for the sixth month, the pace has mod...
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
India's biggest long-term challenge is creating productive jobs, harnessing demographic dividend: BofA's Rahul BajoriaIndia's primary long-term hurdle is generating enough productive jobs to harness its demographic advantage, according to Bank of America's ...
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
India cuts windfall tax on diesel, raises petrol tax from JulyIndia has adjusted its windfall taxes on fuel exports, slashing duties on diesel and aviation fuel while increasing the tax on petrol expor...
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
India's startup engine at risk? Rs 91,500 crore, 2.45 lakh jobs under threat from digital rules, says reportA new report warns that stricter digital regulations in India could cost the startup ecosystem Rs 91,500 cr in annual venture capital and l...
IIP growth reached a five-month high of 5.1% in MayIndia's industrial production surged to a five-month high of 5.1% in May, driven by robust growth in electricity and manufacturing sectors....
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...
RBI's dollar inflow measures buy time, but external risks remainThe Reserve Bank of India's recent measures to boost dollar inflows are a temporary fix, economists warn. While these steps aim to stabiliz...
Plan afoot to create index for unincorporated enterprisesThe index, proposed by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI), will provide insights into the health of the large ...
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...
RBI seen in no rush to press rate hike pedal, decision may get deferred to second half of FY27Economists are increasingly pushing back expectations of a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hike, with many now seeing any tighten...