Japan's Nikkei closes at record high near 70,000 on AI boostJapan's Nikkei share index hit a new record high for the third day running on Wednesday. The index closed just below the 70,000 mark. Easin...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Explained: Why Japan's Nikkei soared to lifetime high even after BOJ hiked interest rates to 31-year highJapan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 ...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Japan undecided on sending military to the Strait of HormuzJapan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of H...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei hits 70,000 for the first time after BOJ rate hikeJapan's Nikkei stock index reached an all-time high today. This surge followed the Bank of Japan's widely anticipated interest rate hike. T...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India seeks French investments in manufacturingCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal invited French companies to invest in India. He emphasized India's large talent pool and manufacturing capab...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw expects more companies to start production of memory chips in IndiaStrong demand for memory (data storage) cards and advanced chips has tightened global supplies and supported higher prices in past quarters...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei ends nearly 3% higher on renewed hopes for Middle East peaceJapanese stocks surged on Friday, with the Nikkei index climbing close to 3 percent. Investors reacted positively to news of a potential pe...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei jumps on renewed hopes for Middle East peaceJapan's Nikkei share average surged over 4% on Friday, driven by renewed hopes for Middle East peace after U.S. President Trump canceled pl...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei slumps as chip selloff, geopolitical tensions dent risk appetiteJapan's Nikkei share average declined 1.3% on Thursday, impacted by a selloff in chip-related stocks. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slides as Gulf tensions prompt shift out of high-flying tech stocksJapan's Nikkei share average fell 1.89% on Wednesday, with technology and AI-related stocks leading the decline. Renewed Middle East tensio...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei ends higher as chip-related heavyweights jumpThe Nikkei was choppy earlier in the session, inching down as much as 0.16%.
09 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slumps, yen trades above 160 level on tech, Gulf concernsJapan's Nikkei share average experienced its biggest drop in three months. The yen also weakened significantly against the dollar. Concerns...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India's services growth hits six-month high on domestic demandIndia's service sector experienced its fastest expansion in six months in May, driven by robust demand and new business wins. Manufacturing...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Manufacturing activity at 3-month high in May despite cost woesIndia's manufacturing sector saw strong growth in May, reaching a three-month high. Demand remained steady, boosted by infrastructure proje...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
India manufacturing activity rose in May despite cost pressures, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing sector saw its fastest growth in three months during May, fueled by robust domestic demand and a surge in new orders....
01 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST