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Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rolloutAnderson's visit was partly to raise the issue of delays in China's export licenses involving the highly strategic material, essential in m...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'If a jade is not cut and polished, it can’t be...'- Inspiring lessons on growth, discipline, transformation, and why true potential requires effort and refinementA Chinese proverb comparing raw jade to human potential highlights that natural ability alone is insufficient for success. True greatness i...
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...
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia SurveyRising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.
Chinese Wall may stem India tech flows for electronics and automobileNew Chinese regulations on technology transfers may affect India's electronics and automotive component manufacturing plans. Indian compani...
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
War & AImpact: China's export-price jump fastest in 3 yearsChina's export prices surged 5% in April, the fastest in three years, driven by global energy costs and AI demand for commodities like oil,...
Premium for near-term LME aluminium at 19-year high as Iran war tightens supplyThe war has curtailed most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Gulf producers to export aluminium and import raw materia...
China says EU using trade data selectively to justify import curbs, warns of responseChina has voiced strong objections to the EU's application of trade data, suggesting a skewed portrayal. While the European Union weighs po...
Monsoon uncertainty, price pressures to weigh on Indian agrochemical performance: ReportIndian agrochemical companies face challenges ahead. Higher prices for farm chemicals and uncertain monsoon rains are expected to impact pe...
Competition heats up in India’s smartphone manufacturing sector as PLI winds downIndia's Android smartphone manufacturing is heating up. As a key government scheme concludes, companies are competing fiercely on price. Br...
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
Challenging times for Indian auto even as long-term demand trends hold: Assocham's Nirmal MindaIndia's automotive industry is facing the dual challenge of escalating costs and uncertainties in global trade. Yet, the future looks good ...
G7 finance chiefs seek to tackle imbalances as trade strains unityFinance ministers from the Group of Seven are meeting in Paris to discuss global economic tensions, trade imbalances and coordination on cr...
Weight-loss drug semaglutide set to get cheaper as generic wave builds in IndiaPrices for generic semaglutide, a popular weight-loss drug, are expected to fall by more than half in the coming months. This sharp decline...
Behind tariffs and tech curbs, US and China are learning to coexist as rivalsDonald Trump arrives in Beijing for a summit amid ongoing trade and technology disputes. Two cycles of US-initiated actions and Chinese cou...
Iran war: US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies from China, Hong Kong over helping Tehran to build Shahed drones, ballistic missiles. Check full list of firmsIran war: U.S. Treasury said it remained ready to take economic action against Iran's military industrial base to prevent Tehran from recon...
Iran-U.S war ending, Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Saturday? Details hereWashington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unli...