India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil marketOPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss increasing oil production quotas to combat surging prices, which have doubled since Strait of Hormuz...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Gold falls about 3% as robust US jobs data cements bets on higher ratesGold prices experienced a significant drop of approximately 3% on Friday, influenced by a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report. This dat...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Gold price today crashes over 1 per cent, check latest Gold rateGold rate today: U.S. Treasury yields jumped after the release of the jobs data, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bu...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
RBI Inflation FY2026-27: The inflation battle is back as RBI raises FY27 forecast to 5.1% amid West Asia warRBI Inflation 2026-27 Forecast: The Reserve Bank of India has raised its inflation forecast for fiscal year 2026-27. This revision reflects...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
US services activity heats up in May, beating expectations: SurveyUS services sector activity expanded in May, exceeding expectations with the ISM index at 54.5%. While business activity and new orders gre...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
RBI's rate-setting panel starts deliberations, policy announcement on FridayThe RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day meeting on Wednesday, with most economists expecting the central bank to keep...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
MSMEs to bear bigger hit than large firms from West Asia conflict: CrisilThe ongoing crisis in West Asia has struck a harsh chord for Indian small enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to significant setbacks. Ant...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Indian refiners shift to soyoil in May as palm oil loses price advantageIndia's edible oil imports increased in May, driven by a surge in soyoil purchases. Palm oil imports saw a slight rise but remained below a...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Jet fuel under-recovery at Rs 30/Litre, LPG demand managed: Govt as fuel sales surge 30% in MayDomestic jet fuel prices continue to track international markets with under-recovery of around Rs 30 per litre, the government said Monday,...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
US-Iran conflict adds fresh strain to Pakistan's fragile economyPakistan faces a growing inflation crisis. Tensions between the United States and Iran are driving up fuel prices. This is making daily lif...
31 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Rupee depreciation: What are the implications for commodities and Indian economy?The Indian rupee experienced a sharp decline in 2026, nearing Rs. 97 against the US dollar before a slight recovery. This depreciation, dri...
30 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST