South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Global Markets: European shares edge higher with banks in the lead; the Middle East in focusEuropean markets saw a rise on Tuesday. Banking stocks led the gains, with Italian lenders drawing attention. Tech stocks stabilized after ...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit BharatIndia's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
India eyes major bond index entry as tax exemptions sweeten appealIndia is set to reapply for inclusion in major global bond indices. This follows significant tax exemptions for foreign investors on capita...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
FIIs, weak global cues among 5 factors that could keep D-St under pressure this weekIndian stock markets may remain under pressure this week amid persistent FII selling, weak global cues, rising geopolitical tensions in Wes...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Why the RBI kept rates unchanged amid oil, rupee and geopolitical pressuresRBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision prioritizes economic growth as inflat...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
China’s Tiananmen crackdown: A timeline of 1989 eventsThirty-seven years ago, China's military violently ended pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The government has never rel...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
TIIF to shape a new investment architecture for Central AsiaTashkent will host a major investment forum from June 16-19. This event aims to establish Central Asia as a new hub for economic growth. Th...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
ADB, StanChart ink partnership to support Indian firms across supply chainsThe Asian Development Bank and Standard Chartered Bank have partnered to boost supply chain finance in India. Agreements include risk-shari...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Asia's industrial supercycle is outpacing the West Asia oil shock: Chetan Ahya, Morgan StanleyA China-driven supply realignment, cutting gas imports by 45% and oil by 30%, has effectively added 7.5 million barrels daily to global mar...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup fundingJapan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears proposal to avail USD 50 cr AIIB loan for rural roads scheme under Gram Sadak YojanaMaharashtra's cabinet has approved a USD 50 crore loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for rural road development on Tuesday....
02 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Markets poised for a positive run if geopolitical risks ease: Ambareesh BaligaMarket veteran Ambareesh Baliga sees Indian equities well-positioned if geopolitical tensions ease and macro conditions remain supportive. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Muted opening likely as GIFT Nifty hints at a cautious start for D-StreetIndian markets experienced a significant downturn on Friday, with the Nifty closing 1.5% lower due to broad-based profit booking and increa...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India gets first PM-SETU nod; Andhra Pradesh leads industry-driven ITI overhaulArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India secured the first Strategic Investment Plan approval under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability T...
30 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Mission Karmayogi 2.0 to institutionalise capacity building reforms across govt: CBC chairpersonMission Karmayogi's next phase, Karmayogi 2.0, will institutionalize capacity building reforms across government systems, with a focus on s...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
23 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST