UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India's economy resilient amid external shocks, says SitharamanIndia's economy shows resilience and strong domestic demand. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that external factors are caus...
26 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Cigarette business weakness drags ITC margins in March quarterITC's cigarette business saw lower profits in the March quarter due to increased taxes. While other areas like FMCG improved, they could no...
22 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Asia heat waves spell double trouble for economies hit by oilAsia faces a new inflation threat from El Niño as rising temperatures and dry weather are all set to increase food costs. This comes on top...
08 May, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Jaishankar highlights India's response to 'world in transition', stresses Global South unity, reformed multilateralism, multipolaritySpeaking at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, on Tuesday, as part of his three-nation official visit to the Caribbean, on the ...
06 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
West Asia conflict triggers energy shock, tests Asia’s growth resilienceAsia faces economic challenges as a West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets. This shock impacts inflation and growth across the region. ...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
India’s power market entering a storage-led transformation phase: Apoorva BahadurIndia's electricity system faces a critical juncture as soaring summer demand outstrips generation flexibility. While renewables meet dayti...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Why are copper prices near high and will the momentum continue?Copper prices remain near record levels, supported by AI-driven data centre demand, global electrification, tight mine supply and geopoliti...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
War revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Austral...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Market rally continues but fundamentals are weakening, warns Dipan MehtaMarkets are rallying but investor Dipan Mehta urges caution. He believes fundamentals are weakening. A poor monsoon could impact rural busi...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Grocery Price chaos: What’s getting expensive and the surprising items now costing lessOver the past two years, Consumer Price Index data shows that grocery prices have fluctuated unevenly across different categories.The lates...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Grey zones, proxy wars and a changing world orderA new era of grey-zone conflicts is upon us. International institutions face challenges managing geopolitical tensions. U.S. foreign policy...
07 Apr, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
The climate cost of America’s infinite tariffsThis protectionist approach risks setting back the energy transition by a decade, hindering the competitiveness of renewables against gas.
25 Apr, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
India much better placed to deal with Trump tariffs: ITC Chairman Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said India is well-positioned to handle disruptions from US tariffs, anticipating a potential FTA with the US. Dis...
15 Apr, 2025, 03.29 PM IST
Pak seeks to strengthen ties with US as Congressional delegation visits countryAmidst tariff concerns, a US Congressional delegation visited Pakistan, exploring enhanced collaboration in development, education, and cli...
13 Apr, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
‘Donald Trump’s 25% steel tariffs don’t acknowledge carbon’s social cost — for that, he’d first need to admit climate change is real’Gernot Wagner, a climate economist at Columbia Business School, discusses the implications of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the US economy, par...
12 Feb, 2025, 09.18 PM IST