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Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief Ajay Banga hold meeting, discuss deepening cooperationThe things the FM and the World Bank chief discussed included a significant role of MIGA in boosting corporate and infrastructure finance. ...
Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF chief discuss India’s growth trajectory, global economic outlookFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Asheville. Georgieva acknowledged India's strong econ...
Global bond yields surge as debt and inflation risks mountGlobal bond markets are experiencing a significant selloff as inflation concerns grow. Government debt levels are increasing, impacting con...
Iran defiant as Scott Bessent says US likely to announce bank sanctions this weekWashington plans to announce bank sanctions against Iran this week. Oil prices increased after direct attacks and tanker incidents. Iran wa...
Putin envoy warns of Russian economy going 'berserk' on war footingIn a bleak warning, President Putin's envoy cautions that the Russian economy could spiral out of control. Concentrating solely on military...
US may announce new Iran bank sanctions this week, next week: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans for new sanctions targeting Iran-linked banks soon. The department is also investigating...
Oil Price Today (September 1): Crude oil above $90 as US, Iran attacks jolt Hormuz hopes. $100 in sight?Oil prices rose on Tuesday as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East revived concerns over potential supply disrupti...
Scott Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain tiesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with global finance ministers in Asheville this week. He aims to focus discussions on econom...
AI offers India big opportunities to boost jobs, living standards: World Bank MD Paschal DonohoeThe global economy shows resilience despite recent shocks and continues growing. Artificial intelligence offers significant opportunities f...
From N Chandrasekaran to Campbell Wilson: A look at some of India Inc’s biggest names who are walking out in 2026India's corporate landscape sees significant leadership changes in 2026. Several high-profile executives are departing from major companies...
Scott Bessent urges G20 to push China to curb exports, boost domestic demandUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to re-examine trade terms with China. He aims to shrink global imbalances and pre...
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington intensifies...
Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mixThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran...
Charting the global economy: Price pressures continue to bubbleThe personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding food and energy, rose in line with expectations in July.
War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctionsIranian leaders admit economic hardship from war and sanctions, while vowing to resist US pressure. President Pezeshkian stated foreign tra...
FM Sitharaman lands in US for six-day visit for G20 talks and meeting with business leadersFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has begun a six-day US visit focused on boosting investment ties, engaging business leaders and represe...
BRICS set to adopt framework for supply-chain cooperationIndia will chair the BRICS Summit, focusing on development and innovation. The summit will address resilient supply chains and promote trad...
Oil Price Today (August 28): Crude oil falls over 5% this week despite Trump rejecting terms of Iran deal. What are experts saying?Brent crude futures fell 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $89 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined 42 cents, or 0.50%, to $8...
Xi Jinping to attend SCO summit in KyrgyzstanPresident Xi Jinping is set to participate in the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek next week, marking a significant engagement for China as t...
Gujarat pitches AI, GIFT City plans at Chief Minister's US visit, seeks concessional World Bank fundingGujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the US to promote the state. He presented Gujarat's vision for becoming a global hub for A...