Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supplyThe Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices su...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Warsh's gamble: A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher ratesNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is significantly reducing the central bank's communication, particularly "forward guidance" on intere...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
AI boom heading for a dot-com-style bust? ‘Dean of Valuation’ Aswath Damodaran warns correction could be more painful than 2008Global finance expert Aswath Damodaran warns AI's massive infrastructure spending, funded by debt, poses a greater risk than the dot-com cr...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Why India’s digital ecosystem may define next phase of agentic AI and invisible computingIndia's unique relationship with technology, where smartphones serve as the sole device for millions, positions it as a crucial testing gro...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | Dinshaw Irani of Helios India stays away from IT, doubles down on domestic consumption amid AI disruptionHelios India is steering clear of IT stocks, citing AI's disruptive potential, and instead champions India's domestic consumption. The firm...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Sebi proposes easing margin trading funding rules, tighter broker normsSEBI has proposed reforms to the Margin Trading Facility, including increasing broker net-worth requirements to Rs 5 crore, permitting LLPs...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Financial Intelligence Unit puts large crypto OTC deals under scanner, asks exchanges for trade dataIndian financial authorities are examining large over-the-counter cryptocurrency trades. The Financial Intelligence Unit is requesting data...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Axis Bank partners with BITS Pilani to establish Rs 100 crore industry research, tech and innovation parkAxis Bank has partnered with BITS Pilani to establish a Rs 100 crore Industry Research, Technology & Innovation Park at its Hyderabad campu...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
Banks, fintechs join forces to fight money laundering, terror financing under new platformIndia's financial sector has launched a new platform called ARIFAC. This brings together banks, NBFCs, payment firms, insurers, and other e...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India, Sri Lanka collaborate to strengthen trade interactions through local currency settlement initiativesIndia and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to settle trade using their own currencies. This move aims to cut transaction costs and shield busin...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
India, UAE step up efforts to expand rupee-dirham tradeOver 15% of India-UAE trade has been invoiced in local currencies since the rupee-dirham mechanism launched nearly three years ago. Both na...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Why the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 are spotlighting industry-specific innovationThe most impactful AI products of 2026 aren't built to do everything; they're built to solve one problem exceptionally well. The ET Most In...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST