'CEA wants to talk with you': Startup founder surprised to get an invite from Finance Ministry to talk about his challenges and policy changes needed to grow businesses in IndiaChandru Rajendran, founder of Procurio, received an email invite from India's Ministry of Finance saying the chief economic adviser wanted ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Gold prices at Rs 1.52 lakh/10 grams, silver down Rs 3,300/kg in 2 days ahead of US Fed decision. Key levels to trackGold prices were largely steady while silver fell on MCX as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision. Rising Treasury yie...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
SBI Research, IDFC First expect rate hike in October as crude prices climb: Higher oil prices & inflation raise likelihood of policy tighteningEconomists are gearing up for a potential rate hike from the central bank as soon as October, driven by escalating crude oil prices and ong...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Copper price hits three-week low as inventories rise and dollar strengthensCopper prices fell to a three-week low below $14,000 a ton as rising LME inventories eased supply tightness and a stronger dollar pressured...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Semicon 2.0: Accelerating semiconductor ecosystem development for global leadership in IndiaIndia's Semicon 2.0 policy signals a move towards greater global semiconductor value chain participation. The nation must act swiftly to es...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Average sugar retail price rules below Rs 60/kg for 4th day; festive demand keeps rates elevatedAverage sugar prices stayed below Rs 60 per kg for four days. Government measures and imports helped ease prices after recent increases. Fe...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Bitcoin holds near $77,700 as ETF outflows signal fading support at higher levelsBitcoin remained near $77,700 as subdued selling and a tougher macro environment capped its recovery above $80,000. Analysts highlighted th...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in JulyIndia’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in July, slightly above the 9.89% expected in a Reuters poll. Consume...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
RBI system liquidity surplus at record high: What it means for loans, FDs and investmentsA record Rs.10 trillion-plus surplus is lowering borrowing costs, but complicating RBI’s inflation fight.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Entire lab-grown diamond ecosystem must remain firmly in Indian hands: Amit Shah at Mumbai eventUnion Home Minister Amit Shah called upon the gems and jewellery industry to take charge of the lab-grown diamond landscape. Stressing the ...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
De-dollarisation and its impact on commodities and global tradeFor decades, the US dollar has dominated global trade and commodity markets. Most commodities, including crude oil, natural gas, gold, indu...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusiveCotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026
11 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Rising global yields may constrain India's rate-cut cycle despite resilient growth: HSBCThe rising global bond yields are complicating India's monetary policy easing efforts. Despite sturdy domestic growth, external economic de...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Real estate sector needs policy reforms on affordability, approvals to unlock growth: ExpertsRising land prices make affordable housing a significant challenge for common buyers. Streamlining processes and adopting technology are ne...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Global Market: China stocks edge higher as agriculture, energy and gold shares offset tech weaknessChina’s stock markets edged higher on Tuesday, led by agriculture, energy and gold-related shares, while technology stocks declined. The CS...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST