India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Gold on course to log worst yearly fall since 2013 if West Asia troubles continue. Time to sell?Gold has fallen over 25% from its peak despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, marking a sharp divergence from its traditional ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PM Modi chairs key meet with Economic Advisory Council to asses impact of West Asia warPrime Minister Narendra Modi convened with the PM-Economic Advisory Council. Discussions focused on the West Asia conflict's impact on Indi...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
India's 7.7 pc GDP growth in FY26 shows foundation of economy is strong, says PM ModiIndia's economy shows a strong foundation with 7.7 percent GDP growth for fiscal 2025-26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated India is the ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
RBI MPC meet: Central bank likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisisExperts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key policy rate at 5.25 percent this week. The central bank is expected to a...
31 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
India steers boat through a risky channel between war clouds and El NinoIndia faces a challenging global economic outlook for 2026-27. Geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices are key concerns. However, Ind...
29 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Global growth to weaken, India stands out with strongest growth prospect: WEF surveyIn its latest Chief Economists' Outlook, the World Economic Forum (WEF) said nearly nine in ten chief economists surveyed expect global gro...
28 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Measures like tax relief, import curbs can shield India from West Asia crisis: ReportIndia must adopt tax moderation and targeted import curbs to boost exports and shield against the West Asia crisis. A report suggests restr...
27 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Amid West Asia turmoil, Quad foreign ministers gather to reinforce Indo-Pacific stabilityQuad foreign ministers convene in New Delhi. Discussions will focus on the West Asia crisis and Indo-Pacific security. Cooperation in criti...
25 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
India medical tourism market feels the weight of Iran warIndia's medical tourism sector faces challenges as West Asian tensions continue. Overseas patient numbers remain lower than before the conf...
25 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
What happens when investors stop SIPs during crises–real investors, real panic, and the real cost of walking awayFrom a cancer diagnosis in Kolkata to a layoff in Bengaluru to Covid panic in Agra—real investors, real crises, and the real cost of walkin...
25 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Indian diaspora withdraws $2 bn from banks amid West Asia turmoilIndian diaspora withdrew nearly two billion dollars from local banks in March. This withdrawal was driven by geopolitical conflicts in West...
22 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
'Track imports, manufacture in India': Piyush Goyal pushes swadeshi productionIndian businesses are encouraged to monitor imports and identify opportunities for local manufacturing. This push for self-reliance aims to...
18 May, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India, Iran hold talks on "bilateral and regional issues"India hosts the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting soon. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will attend. This follows a meeting bet...
13 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
ICAI to push for curbing foreign travel, other forex-saving ways among its members, officersThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will soon ask members and officers to save foreign exchange. Initiatives include curbing fo...
12 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST