CEA defends India's GDP data, says country does not use methodology changes to inflate growth numbersNageswaran responded to concerns raised by some economists over India's GDP estimates, stressing that GDP measurement is an estimate in eve...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Global air travel demand to slow to 2.1% in 2026, IATA saysGlobal air travel demand is set to grow in 2026, but at a slower rate. The Middle East faces a significant contraction due to ongoing confl...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Elon Musk net worth tops combined wealth of next 4 billionaires after historic SpaceX debutSpaceX’s blockbuster stock market debut propelled Elon Musk’s net worth above $1 trillion for the first time. Strong investor demand pushed...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
The rupee warning: Six actions for business leadersThe Indian rupee is dipping to historic lows, approaching the 100-dollar threshold. Driven by market sentiment and a perilous cycle of fore...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades agoSouth Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems fr...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Gold eases as US-Iran tensions cloud interest rate outlookGold prices dipped as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled oil price surges, sparking inflation worries and casting a shadow over the Feder...
28 May, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
India can’t escape global oil shock; fuel prices hurting economy, says former BPCL execIndia's economy is significantly impacted by the global oil shock, with crude prices surging by nearly 60%. Former BPCL Marketing Director ...
24 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
US manufacturing activity rises to four-year high in May, S&P Global survey showsAmerican factories saw a significant boost in May, reaching their highest activity level in four years. Businesses are stocking up on goods...
21 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
The $138 bn buffer: India’s most visible export can rescue the rupeeIndia is considering a policy push to accelerate overseas deployment of skilled workers as part of a broader strategy to support the rupee ...
19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
China's economy slows in April as output, retail sales disappoint in blow to outlookChina’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.1% in April from 5.7% in March, missing market expectations of a 5.9% rise, official data show...
18 May, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Rising oil prices, gold imports to widen trade deficit, CAD may touch 1.5-2% of GDP: ICICI SecuritiesWith the West Asia conflict persisting and global oil prices likely to average around USD 100/bbl, India's current account deficit could ri...
16 May, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
AI boom masks rising global energy risks, warns David RocheMarket veterans warn investors may be underestimating the long-term economic fallout from the Middle East energy crisis. While AI spending ...
08 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
India’s textile output shrinks in March as Iran war fuels input costs, hitsIndia's textile production saw a significant drop in March. Key sectors like readymade garments and cotton goods faced challenges. Rising c...
01 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Gold futures rise to Rs 1.50 lakh/10g ahead of US Fed policy decisionGold prices inched higher to Rs 1.50 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal R...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST