Charting the Global Economy: War pushes up prices, dents growthThe Iran war is fueling a global inflation wave, prompting the European Central Bank to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly t...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM 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
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Europe's green jet fuels see upside in Iran warEurope is looking at synthetic jet fuel to reduce reliance on foreign oil. The Iran war has made this cleaner fuel more attractive. While p...
31 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Trump moves to block wider tariff refunds, appeals order covering all importersIn a landmark Supreme Court ruling, businesses are cashing in on refunds for import tariffs. Yet, the Trump administration intends to chall...
31 May, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own goodThe World Cup is expanding with more teams and games. This raises concerns about player endurance and the quality of the tournament. FIFA b...
21 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Bharti Airtel launches India's first 5G network slicing with Ericsson, boosting mobile leadershipBharti Airtel has launched India's first commercial 5G network slicing. This innovation offers priority 5G data access to postpaid customer...
21 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
CNG prices hiked again: Delhi CNG crosses Rs 80/kg after Re 1 hike, second increase in 48 hoursIndraprastha Gas Limited has increased compressed natural gas prices again. This is the second hike in two days. Commuters in Delhi-NCR wil...
17 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge calls fuel price hike "Modi-govt-made crisis," alleges leadership failure amid West Asia conflictCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the central government over rising petrol and diesel prices. He labels the situation a 'Modi-...
15 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
India is blocking a cheap way to beat the heat wave, one tweak in AC can lower costsIndia faces a cooling crisis as soaring temperatures drive unprecedented electricity demand. While AC sales surge, a safer, cheaper, and mo...
04 May, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
AI can't steal your job! A China twist can avert AI jobs apocalypseA Hangzhou court has set a precedent, ruling that companies cannot use AI automation as a blanket justification for firing workers. The dec...
02 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
EM is back, India is next: Why the 2025 underperformance is the perfect setup for a 2026 comebackEmerging Markets led global returns in 2025, but India lagged due to outflows and weaker earnings. With valuations correcting and domestic ...
02 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST