Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top illicit opium source; NCB flags India riskMyanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Mahua Moitra attacks Bengal BJP govt; saffron camp hits back, says TMC 'fearful of tough laws'TMC MP Mahua Moitra fiercely criticized the West Bengal government's proposed Uniform Civil Code and a new public safety bill, labeling the...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Power Grid of India board okays raising borrowing limit to Rs 2.2 lakh crorePower Grid Corporation's board has greenlit a significant increase in its borrowing limit to Rs 2.2 lakh crore, pending shareholder approva...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
West Bengal FY27 Budget: SBI report hints shift to investment-led growth and economic transformationWest Bengal's FY27 budget signals a strong pivot towards investment-led growth, emphasizing industrialization and long-term economic transf...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
SBI Research sees Bengal budget tone most optimistic in 17 yearsWest Bengal's new budget signals a significant policy shift, moving from welfare to investment and industrial growth, according to SBI Rese...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Vedanta, NALCO, Hindustan Zinc shares fall up to 3% as silver, aluminium, other metal prices tumble. Here's whyMetal stocks including Vedanta, NALCO and Hindustan Zinc fell up to 3% as global metal prices declined sharply. A stronger US dollar, easin...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay MalhotraDespite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set intere...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Banks boost renewable energy credit by 7% in April amid energy security concernsBanks are boosting credit to renewable energy projects, with a 7% jump in April, as global conflicts highlight India's reliance on oil. Thi...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
'TMC almost destroyed Bengal through looting': Giriraj Singh backs PM Modi, claims 'second independence' under BJPUnion Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeasement politics post-Pa...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Early signs of stress emerge in MSME loans as West Asia disruptions worry banks: ReportLenders are concerned about the ripple effects of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and increased input costs for b...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
West Bengal govt to bring two bills to tackle public disorder, attacks on police, public servantsWest Bengal is introducing two new bills to combat public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on officials. One bill amends the Public Order A...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
NIA arrests 10 accused in Manipur ethnic violence casesInvestigations into multiple cases revealed that the accused had played active roles in various incidents during the period of ethnic unres...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST