New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Vedanta listing: How billionaire Anil Agarwal's 'Fantastic 5' unlocked Rs 63,500 crore value with mega demergerVedanta’s long-awaited demerger culminated with the listing of four newly spun-off businesses, triggering a sharp market re-rating and unlo...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is offFormer RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Ten reasons oil is still below $100 a barrelGlobal oil prices remain surprisingly low despite the ongoing war in Iran. China's drastic cut in oil imports is a major factor. Demand des...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
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 ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Coal linkage auctions: Coal India steps up supply to non-regulated sector, offers record volumesCoal India Limited is introducing new measures to increase coal supply for non-regulated sector consumers. This aims to reduce import depen...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Defence, power and import substitution are emerging as long-term winners: Prateek AgarwalIndian corporate earnings are meeting expectations, but market sentiment is subdued due to broader economic concerns, not company performan...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Global Markets: Australian shares end flat as banking losses overshadow miners' gainsAustralian shares closed nearly flat as bank losses offset resource gains, with U.S.-Iran tensions and sticky inflation weighing on sentime...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
An LNG glut is on its wayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the shutdown of Qatar’s LNG exports have pushed gas prices higher, but the disruption could ultimat...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHas a peace deal been agreed on by the US and Iran? Will the fragile ceasefire hold? No one can answer these questions with any certainty. ...
28 May, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
World faces biggest-ever energy security crisis as Iran war disrupts fuel flows, warns IEAThe world faces an unprecedented energy security crisis, forcing nations to seek new supply routes and boost domestic production. The Inter...
28 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
A Nobel economist knew 60 years ago that people learn best on the job, and now the Atlanta Fed says companies automating lower payroll costs may be sawing off the branch they’re sitting onEntry-level jobs in the U.S. are becoming scarce, with AI automating tasks previously handled by new graduates. This trend, driven by short...
25 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
RIL, foreign firms refute in SC Centre's claim of 'unjust' extraction of gas from KG basinReliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the ...
21 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth storySpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preferenc...
21 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Core sector output rises 1.7% in AprilIndia's core sector output saw a rise in April, reaching 1.7% growth compared to the previous year. This improvement was driven by increase...
20 May, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
India's infrastructure output grows 1.7% in April; cement, steel, electricity lift core sectorsIndia's core infrastructure output saw a 1.7% growth in April 2026. Cement, steel, and electricity production expanded strongly. However, c...
20 May, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
WPI inflation to face further upside as oil and metal prices stay elevated amid geopolitical tensions: ReportIndia's Wholesale Price Index surged to 8.3 percent in April 2026. Fuel and manufactured goods drove this sharp rise. Global crude oil pric...
16 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST