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Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
US refunds $22 billion in first repayments of Trump's tariffs in MayUS authorities have begun refunding billions in customs duties. This follows a Supreme Court decision invalidating President Donald Trump's...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
India's new GDP yardstick: What changed, what did not, and what every investor should now read differentlyIndia changed the base year used to measure its economy from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The first full-year provisional numbers under the new yard...
India can grow over 8% despite oil shocks, crude impact overblown in narrative: World Bank execIndia's economy shows strong growth, defying fears of oil price shocks. Neelkanth Mishra, World Bank Executive Director, states India is we...
India can regain 7% growth by FY28: Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha NageswaranIndia's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stated the nation can achieve over 7% growth this fiscal year, driven by policy measure...
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
Markets in limbo as US–Iran uncertainty clouds global outlook: Geoff DennisGlobal markets are grappling with US-Iran standoff uncertainty, with conflicting signals leaving investors hesitant. Despite geopolitical t...
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
Rupee depreciation: What are the implications for commodities and Indian economy?The Indian rupee experienced a sharp decline in 2026, nearing Rs. 97 against the US dollar before a slight recovery. This depreciation, dri...
Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials sayRussia's intelligence agencies are aggressively seeking Western technology and defense secrets to bolster its war economy, employing fake c...
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like VenezuelaThe U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's...
RBI declares record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to cushion war shockThe Reserve Bank of India announced a record surplus transfer to the government for FY26, though it falls short of budget estimates. This s...
Economic outlook at risk of further deterioration, OECD saysOECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann stated that the ongoing Middle East conflict is worsening global economic risks, exerting downward p...
US Stock Market: Bond market pressure clouds Kevin Warsh’s plans to shrink Fed balance sheetIncoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s push to shrink the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet faces mounting challenges as rising Treasury yields, in...
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...