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Power demand tops 250 GW as weak monsoon keeps heat onIndia's peak power demand is soaring above 250 GW due to lingering heatwaves, outpacing a sluggish monsoon. Authorities are preparing conti...
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
FIFA World Cup, higher airfares shape global summer travel trends in 2026: ReportDespite economic headwinds and global tensions, summer travel demand remains robust, with travelers shifting destinations rather than cance...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
Seed stocks adequate, but last-mile delivery remains critical: FSIIIndian seed companies are holding substantial surplus stock for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to mitigate potential losses from a weak...
Google limits Meta's use of its Gemini AI models: ReportGoogle, owned by Alphabet, told Meta around March it could not meet the full Gemini capacity the company had sought to purchase, the news...
El Nino may force India to boost rice-based ethanol output for E20 goalIndia might need to boost rice-based ethanol production for E20 fuel blending by 2026-27. El Nino's impact on sugarcane and maize crops cou...
Growing heat needs affordable coolingAs record-breaking heatwaves sweep across Europe and Asia, the spotlight is cast on the urgent necessity for innovative cooling strategies ...
International visitors to Dubai to return ahead of hotel rate recoveryDubai's tourism is bouncing back, with visitor numbers expected to recover before hotel rates. Accor, a major hospitality player, notes a l...
People scramble to buy ACs and cooling fans in France as record Europe heatwave disrupts schools, nuclear reactorsEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing France to elevate health emergency responses and consider public alcohol bans. Schools ...
Oil falls to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supplyOil prices have dropped to pre-Iran war levels as increased Middle Eastern supply overshadows demand worries. Flows through the Strait of H...
Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...
France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its tollWestern Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated it...
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
Tata Motors bullish on CV demand as India growth can outweigh Iran war impact in long termTata Motors anticipates short-term headwinds for commercial vehicle demand due to West Asia war-induced diesel price hikes. However, MD & C...
Sensex jumps over 700 points, Nifty rises above 24,200 as oil prices cool below $73 per barrelOn Thursday, Indian stock markets experienced a remarkable surge, with both Sensex and Nifty seeing significant gains as oil prices fell be...
Explained: Why silver prices have crashed 14% this week to hit a 7-month lowSilver has fallen as much as 14% this week, hitting a seven-month low as expectations of US Fed rate cuts fade and bond yields rise. Coolin...
Coal stocks at power plants seen at 42 MT as demand surgesCoal stocks at thermal power plants are projected to be around 42 million tonnes at the monsoon's onset, a dip from last year's 58 million ...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...