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US fuel prices surge ahead of midterm elections 2026; Republican candidates face pressure as voters struggle with rising costsWith midterm elections looming, soaring diesel prices are causing alarm among Republican candidates. In response to the economic strain, ma...- Auto retail sales rise 20% as GST cut boosts affordabilityAt Maruti Suzuki, passenger vehicle sales grew nearly 36% year-on-year between April and August 2026, with the entry-level segment surging ...
- From Maruti to Mahindra, top industry execs say GST 2.0 changed the demand equationPassenger vehicle demand surged after GST rationalisation, boosting Maruti Suzuki's sales significantly. Mahindra & Mahindra also reported ...
- Top IT's subcontractor costs creep up as volatile pipelines force flexible staffingSubcontractor costs as a share of revenue increased sequentially at most firms in the June quarter, Kotak Institutional Equities said in a ...
- India’s oil buyers may cut Russia cargoes as US risk risesIndian refiners may reduce Russian crude imports amid new US sanctions. This move comes as the US legislation allows tariffs on countries b...
- Sharing your salary with everyone? Woman explains the comparisons and pressure it can createA woman on social media shared her advice on discussing salaries, urging people to be selective about revealing their exact earnings to fri...
- India studying details of US tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Piyush GoyalIndia is examining details of potential US tariffs on Russian oil buyers, Piyush Goyal says. Washington is increasing pressure on nations s...
- US economy enters higher-rate era as inflation, AI boom persistThe US economy may be entering a prolonged period of higher interest rates as persistent inflation, government borrowing and massive AI inf...
- NCP (SP) asks Centre to spell out economic fallout of US tariff threat over Russian oilThe NCP (SP) seeks details on India's economic exposure to a new US law. This legislation authorizes significant tariffs on nations buying ...
- Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
- Moody's raises India's FY27 economic growth forecast to 7% citing resilience, but warns of inflation risksMoody's Ratings increased India's economic growth forecast for fiscal year 2027 to seven percent. The agency cited the nation's resilience ...
- Michigan’s open Senate seat becomes Democrats’ biggest defensive testMichigan is the Senate race Democrats cannot afford to lose. Democratic Sen. Gary Peters is retiring, leaving Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and R...
- Maine: Can Susan Collins survive another Democratic challenge?Maine’s Senate contest pits Republican Sen. Susan Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson, with the race attracting national attention becaus...
- Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investmentMoody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving t...
- China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources sayChina has privately urged Iran to help control Yemen's Houthis. Saudi Arabia sought Beijing's assistance as Houthi threats grew significant...
- Trump’s Canada trade war puts Republican Senate candidates in Michigan, Maine in a bindRepublican candidates face challenges balancing President Trump's trade policies and voter concerns. Michigan and Maine economies are close...
- IEA chief says electrification remains the way forward despite AI investment jittersAccording to the chief of the IEA, global electrification is hindered by issues related to grid capacity and affordability. The goal for 35...
- MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
- Finance Ministry rejects foreign influence claims over UPI MDR, says India's digital payments decisions are made independentlyIndia's finance ministry rejected claims of foreign pressure influencing UPI transaction charges. A 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate will apply ...
- Couple earning Rs 3 lakh per month reject Rs 1.5 lakh EMI: How they avoided a home loan trap, CA explains the mathA Gurgaon couple earning Rs 3 lakh a month decided against buying a Rs 2 crore home that would have required an EMI of around Rs 1.5 lakh. ...
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