An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talksIndia rejected a swift trade agreement with the United States, seeking more favorable terms. New Delhi's confidence stems from new trading ...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Carlyle Consortium set to take control of defence parts supplier Micropack with a ₹1,175 crore betCarlyle plans a significant investment in Micropack, an Indian defence electronics manufacturer. This deal marks a major private equity ent...
13 Jul, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Eggshells are not kitchen waste. How gardeners use them to help plants thriveInstead of throwing eggshells away, gardeners can reuse them to support healthier plants and reduce kitchen waste. Made up of about 95% cal...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Assam Budget 2026-27: Spotlight falls on polygamy after big announcement by state FM Jayanta Malla BaruahAmong Assam's 2026-27 budget proposals, a major one is that polygamous men will be barred from accessing government schemes. Additionally, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
French tycoon Xavier Niel becomes Vodafone's top shareholder in $6 billion dealFrench billionaire Xavier Niel will soon be Vodafone's largest shareholder. UAE's e& group is selling its entire stake for nearly six billi...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Weak monsoon may weigh on rural demand, credit growth in coming months: S&P Global RatingsA weak monsoon poses risks to India's rural economy and farm incomes. Sectors like agriculture and microfinance face significant challenges...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Asia growth improves but ADB warns of persistent headwindsAsian economic growth is projected at 4.9% for 2026, a slight improvement from earlier forecasts. Lingering Middle East conflict impacts co...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Are data centres uncool? Questions over AI's ecological trade-off are growing louder but solutions may be emergingAI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages a...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Bank credit growth to ease as corporates tap bond markets, overseas funding: CareEdgeBank credit growth is expected to moderate gradually in the upcoming fiscal year. Large corporations will increasingly use domestic bond ma...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Tripura eyes Rs 1 lakh cr investment at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026The Chief Minister said the two-day conclave is expected to generate investment proposals worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore, with participation ...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
NBFC credit driven by retail loans, RBI data showsLoans against gold jewellery remained the fastest-growing segment, surging 70% year-on-year to ₹3.29 lakh crore in May, compared with 39% g...
08 Jul, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
NBFCs' gold loans jump nearly 70 pc in May, fastest across segments: RBI dataOutstanding loans against gold jewellery stood at Rs 3.29 lakh crore at the end of May 2026, up 69.9 per cent from Rs 1.94 lakh crore a yea...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Govt to launch cooperative life insurance company, expand Bharat Taxi to 500 cities: Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah announced a new cooperative life insurance company to bolster the sector's growth, marking the Ministry of Coopera...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India, Australia set to seal uranium supply pact during PM Modi’s visitPrime Minister Modi's Australia visit is set to feature a significant uranium supply pact, bolstering India's nuclear power ambitions. Disc...
06 Jul, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
Falling oil prices give RBI more room to focus on growth, but relief uneven across Asia: Standard CharteredFalling crude oil prices are providing a significant boost to India and other Asian nations, allowing central banks to prioritize economic ...
05 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Dabur, Godrej say demand holds firm despite cost pressuresIndian consumer goods giants Dabur and Godrej Consumer Products reported resilient demand in early fiscal 2027, defying geopolitical worrie...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.10 PM IST