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Indian banks better placed than APAC peers: Fitch on West Asia woesIndia's banking sector is resilient against the economic impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, according to Fitch Ratings. While othe...- Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
- Psychology says the more you criticize someone, the less likely they are to changePsychologists often find that lasting change is more likely when people feel that the decision to change is their own. While criticism may ...
- Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
- Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
- Keenly watching India-US trade deal developments: Brown-Forman India MDBrown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's, is closely monitoring the India-United States trade deal. Positive signs are emerging for the bil...
- India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
- Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...
- US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New ZealandThe U.S. has approved a $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move supporting the nation's plan to nearly double ...
- Rupee posts biggest daily gain in 2 months, closes at 94.94 vs USD as RBI ramps up currency defenceThe rupee gained 0.9% to end at 94.9450 per dollar, its biggest gain since April 2. Forward premiums, the cost of hedging FX exposure, pl...
- Indian consumers turn defensive as job fears rise, economic confidence fallsIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about jobs and the economy. This is leading many to reduce spending on non-essentials like dini...
- Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
- Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
- US Fed says Iran war driving 'moderate-to-strong' inflationUS inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Hi...
- No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
- Battlefield-tested, Israeli defence exports jump nearly 30% in 2025Israel's defence exports surged to a record $19.2 billion in 2025, driven by missile and air defence systems. Wartime production for domest...
- US in talks to expand nuclear weapons deployments in EuropeAmerica is considering placing nuclear weapons in more European NATO countries. This move would involve additional nations hosting dual-cap...
- Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spendingGlobal economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe s...
- US allies call for greater unity as Trump-era rifts cloud global securityAllies at a defense conference stressed unity as threats become global. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi highlighted that division...
- Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
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