Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
US unveils video of retaliatory strikes following interception of six Iranian missiles over GulfUS forces struck Iranian radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. This followed Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting maritime shipping...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
BIT sweeter? India weighs easing treaty rules with safeguards to attract foreign capitalAs the world shifts economically, India is set to revamp its investment treaty frameworks. The government is exploring options to simplify ...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India’s shipping services to East Hormuz and Red Sea doubled from FebruaryShipping routes East of Hormuz and in the Red Sea have seen a significant increase in services. The Indian government is also processing a ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Dollar heads for weekly loss on reports of US-Iran ceasefire dealThe dollar weakened against major currencies as reports indicated a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to extend a Middle East ceasefire and lif...
29 May, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Carney calls for new partnership with US as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreementCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging a new partnership with the United States. He wants to reimagine cooperation in key sectors fa...
28 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Reliance secures record Japan financing after S&P upgrade to A-Reliance Industries Limited achieved a major milestone by securing the largest Samurai loan ever for an Indian company. It also completed t...
28 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
25 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
On first official India trip, Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and DelhiUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi. The talks aimed to mend ties strained b...
24 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflationGlobal economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crun...
24 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
That sinking feeling: Rupee@100 is a mental fear, not macro nightmareThe rupee is under strong pressure due to rising global crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, briefly hitting an all-time low of...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Rupee plunge sees India turn to 2013 taper tantrum playbookIndia's central bank is considering measures to stabilize the rupee. The currency has fallen to a record low, increasing import costs. The ...
22 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Arvind Panagariya’s advice to RBI: ‘100 is just a number; let rupee depreciate or reserves will bleed out’Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advises the Reserve Bank of India to allow the Indian rupee to weaken. He belie...
22 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...
21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 startIran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf o...
21 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘In times of doubt and anxiety, the attitudes people show in their daily lives, in their homes and in their work are of…’ British Monarch on positive attitude during hard timesQueen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as British sovereign was marked by her role as a symbol of stability and unity. Her 1974 Christmas broad...
19 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST