Assam govt aims 20% cut in fuel cost, 10% down in revenue expense as part of austerity measuresAssam government has announced austerity measures to boost fiscal prudence. Fuel expenditure will be cut by 20 per cent. Minister and offic...
20 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Why CEA Anantha Nageswaran says India is facing a ‘Live Balance of Payments Stress Test’India faces significant external sector challenges due to rising oil prices, foreign investor exits, and a weakening rupee. Chief Economic ...
20 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Assam austerity drive: Inter-district movement of CAPF/Assam Police to be restrictedAssam government is implementing austerity measures to combat the global energy crisis. New vehicle purchases have been banned for six mont...
19 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Maharashtra farmer sells 25 sacks, gets nothing, asked to pay Re 1 insteadA farmer from Paithan, Maharashtra, received just Re 1 after selling 25 sacks of onions. This incident underscores the severe agrarian cris...
12 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Maldives repays second $50 million Indian treasury bill: MuizzuThe Maldives has made a significant payment to India, settling a USD 50 million treasury bill. This move aims to reduce the nation's extern...
11 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Value 360 Communications shares list at 20% discount to IPO price on NSE SME platformValue 360 Communications shares debuted on the NSE SME platform Monday. The stock opened at Rs 78.4, a 20% discount to its IPO price of Rs ...
11 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Social Security benefit cap proposal warning: will this new limit quietly cut how much retirees receive annually?Social Security benefits cap proposal 2026 is reshaping retirement talks in the US. A key warning shows a $230 billion annual shortfall in ...
04 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
A resolution for the potential global jobs crisis: the Human Capital Monetisation Economic SystemAmid growing global concerns over a widening employment gap, a new economic framework has been proposed to address what experts warn could ...
04 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Value 360 Communications IPO opens today. Check GMP, subscription and other detailsValue 360 Communications' IPO opens Monday, aiming to raise Rs 41.69 crore. The strategic communications firm, with a price band of Rs 95-9...
04 May, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
'Pakistan bleeding ₹76,000 crore weekly': PM Shehbaz Sharif raises alarm over soaring oil import bill amid deepening debt woesPakistan Oil Import Bill: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US-Iran conflict has dealt a major blow to the country's economy,...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
China’s property prices crash to 2005 levels: Could India face a similar housing slump?China's property market faces a prolonged downturn, with prices hitting near two-decade lows, sparking fears of a similar correction in Ind...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Global Market: Emerging markets face mounting economic pressure amid Iran war disruptionsThe Iran war's economic ripple effect is hitting emerging markets hard, two months on. Rising inflation, trade disruptions, and fiscal stra...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport built with Chinese loansSri Lanka is seeking investors for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The airport has been a financial drain since opening in 2013. A...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Rs 25L loan, Rs 3L bonus: CA says don’t prepay your home loan yet and recommends 3 things insteadA chartered accountant's advice challenges the common instinct to immediately prepay home loans with bonuses. Instead, building an emergenc...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
UAE asks US for a wartime financial lifeline as Iran conflict drags: ReportThe United Arab Emirates is in discussions with the United States regarding a potential financial backstop. This measure is being considere...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the costIran war: Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan are struggling with rising energy costs. The Iran war has worsened their economic situations. Thes...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST