Rupee seen testing record lows; bonds to extend fall on Iran war jittersThe Indian rupee is poised to hit record lows as investors grapple with growth-inflation risks stemming from the Iran war. Rising Brent cru...
18 May, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
A three-prong strategy can help India curb energy shock implications: HSBC EconomistIndia can counter global energy shocks with a three-part plan. This involves supporting small businesses through credit guarantees. It also...
07 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
India services activity hits 5-month high in April on strong domestic demand: HSBC PMIIndia's services sector saw strong growth in April, reaching a five-month peak. Domestic demand and new orders fueled this expansion. Manuf...
07 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
PMI rises to 54.7; Inflation pressures mountIndia's manufacturing sector saw modest growth in April. New orders and production improved, boosting activity. However, rising costs due t...
05 May, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
War revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Austral...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
India services growth slows to 14-month low in March amid rising costs, weak demandIndia's services sector saw its slowest growth in 14 months during March. This slowdown was influenced by the Middle East conflict affectin...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
India's FY27 GDP growth forecast downgraded to 6.8-6.9% amid energy supply disruptions: ReportICICI Bank has updated its GDP growth outlook for India, reducing it to a range of 6.8-6.9 percent for the fiscal year 2027. This alteratio...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Trump, tariffs and turmoil: How one factory in China learned to live with itAmerican tariffs aimed to disrupt Chinese manufacturing. However, companies like Agilian Technology found China's production capabilities h...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Global Economy: Factory input costs soar worldwide as Iran war snarls up supply chainsDisruptions led to delivery delays and price hikes, masking underlying weak demand. While some European economies saw growth, Asian manufac...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
PMI slows to lowest level in 4 years in MarchIn March 2026, India's manufacturing sector hit a snag with its lowest growth in nearly four years. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI took a...
03 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
War sets dollar for monthly rise, yen recovers on intervention threatThe US dollar is surging globally, driven by Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. This makes it the strongest safe asset as global r...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Private sector growth hits 3.5-year low in MarchIndia's private sector growth slowed to its weakest pace in over three years in March, impacted by the West Asia conflict dampening demand ...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
India's private sector growth hits 3 year low as Middle East war hits demandIndia's private sector saw its slowest growth in three years in March. Price increases from the Middle East conflict impacted domestic dema...
24 Mar, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Private sector activity hits a record in August, services growth at all-time highIndia's private sector experienced a significant surge in activity this month, with the Composite PMI reaching a new high of 65.2, driven b...
21 Aug, 2025, 11.22 PM IST
India's service sector growth weakens to a three-month low in JuneIndia's service sector growth weakened to a three-month low but remained resilient in June amid strong demand, according to a private busin...
05 Jul, 2023, 10.42 AM IST
North Asia’s factories stuck in decline as global growth stallsAccording to surveys, factories in South Korea and Taiwan witnessed activity contraction last month.
02 May, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
China leads slide in Asian factories as global demand fallsAccording to latest indicators, the post-reopening recovery in China is on account of the non-manufacturing sectors.
03 Apr, 2023, 10.52 AM IST