Asia Rice: Vietnam, Thai rice prices hit near two-year highs as India slipsVietnam and Thailand are experiencing a dramatic rise in rice export prices, reaching their highest levels in almost two years. This surge ...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India's palm oil imports hit 14-month high, soyoil purchases set recordIn October, India experienced a surge in palm oil imports to 866,000 metric tons. Soyoil imports reached a record high of 653,000 tons, ref...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Black Friday 2026: Could buy now, pay later offers leave shoppers facing a bigger financial headache after the holidays?Black Friday shopping can lead to manageable but potentially harmful financial consequences for consumers, particularly with buy now, pay l...
01 Nov, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Central banks hold rates steadyGlobal central banks have opted to keep interest rates unchanged amidst growing inflation worries stemming from energy costs. While the Fed...
01 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Bali's petrol queues offer a reality check for India's holidaymakersBali is currently facing a fuel supply crisis that is causing significant disruption for travelers. Traffic jams and fuel shortages have le...
31 Oct, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Out of Europe? India's steel MSMEs battle data gaps, rising cost and EU's carbon wallSmaller Indian steel exporters say they are struggling to obtain emissions data from raw-material suppliers and bear the cost of carbon acc...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Who sent $2 bn military equipment to Iran past US blockade? More than 5,000 agenciesIran has developed a clandestine network involving over 5,000 agencies to import military equipment and evade sanctions. This network funct...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
WPL 2027 uncapped gems: Domestic performers eye India women’s T20 breakSeveral domestic players are showcasing impressive performances in India's women's T20 cricket, aiming for national selection. Humairaa Kaa...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Gold, silver prices crash up to 53% from January peak. Time to buy before Dhanteras, festive season?Gold and silver prices have corrected sharply from their January peaks, raising questions about whether the fall offers a buying opportunit...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
China now spends 2.8% of its economy on research, passing the OECD average for the first time: Could US science cuts reshape the global AI and semiconductor race?China’s research spending crossed $584 billion in 2025, rising 8.2% in a year. The increase comes as Washington faces debate over federal s...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...
23 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Indian refiners' fuel exports to the West jump 43% as they keep processing Russian crudeIn September, Indian and other refineries exported 1 billion euros' worth of oil products made from Russian crude. This marked a 43 percent...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
US CPI inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices: How higher petrol and diesel costs could hit American householdsAmerican households are facing increased inflation and rising fuel prices just weeks before the midterm elections. Consumer prices rose une...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Economics Nobel 2026 winners: Who are Robert E Hall and Michael Woodford, and why their research is significant | An explainerEconomists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Economics Nobel, known formally as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences ...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST