Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leaveIndia Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low,...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
World's top miners BHP, Rio Tinto see India emerging as steel's next growth frontier beyond ChinaGlobal mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are focusing on India for future steel demand. India's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure project...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
China's new home prices fall faster in May as property slump persists despite big-city resilienceChina's new home prices saw a 0.2% dip in May from April, marking a steeper decline and a 3.5% year-on-year fall. While larger cities show ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Time to adopt a tactical perspective? 6 metal stocks, 4 with an upside potential of up to 14%In metal stocks, ‘buy, forget, and return after five years’ is not the best strategy to adopt. The sector is cyclical, global, China- and t...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil marketsChina's fuel demand has unexpectedly dropped significantly, with gasoline and diesel sales falling as consumers shift to electric vehicles ...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Deeptech startup Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million from Avataar Ventures, Peak XV, othersDeeptech startup Ethereal Machines secured $28.5 million in funding. This capital will fuel the construction of a large manufacturing facil...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike saysChina-linked hackers presented the largest espionage threat to technology firms in the past year. This surge coincides with significant inv...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
EU should side with Washington in 'AI war' with China, US envoy warnsAmerica's top envoy in Europe has urged the European Union to stand with the United States in a critical artificial intelligence race again...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
OECD warns prolonged Middle East war could sharply slow global growthThe global economy faces uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict. The OECD warns of recession and rising inflation if the war continues...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
US-China Board of Trade: Trump administration seeks public comments on promoting balanced, reciprocal trade with BeijingThe Trump Administration is establishing a US-China Board of Trade to optimize bilateral trade in non-sensitive products, initiating a publ...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia techThe EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour Europea...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST