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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...
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzUS forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim...
China begins to snap at America's heels in a tightening tech raceChina’s latest supercomputer ranking has renewed debate over global technology leadership, but current evidence shows the United States sti...
US announces PaxPass to streamline the movement of critical AI goods at Pax Silica summitThe 2nd Pax Silica Summit brought together over 30 nations, advocating for 'innovation sovereignty' and AI policies conducive to growth. Hi...
India's GIC Re plans to reduce share of overseas property risk as climate losses riseIndian reinsurer GIC Re is strategically shifting its overseas business focus. Amidst escalating climate-related losses globally, the compa...
Government looks to start work on Great Nicobar Project from 2028, says SonowalThe government plans to commence the ambitious Great Nicobar Project by 2028, aiming to establish a strategic maritime and economic hub. Un...
Hormuz in focus for India as US-Iran talks kick off in SwitzerlandHigh-level peace talks between the US and Iran have commenced in Switzerland, led by Vice President JD Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohamma...
RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar flags import dependence, Gulf remittances, El Nino risks in minutesIndia faces significant economic risks from the West Asia conflict, including potential disruptions to oil and fertilizer imports via the S...
Trump’s copper tariff decision hangs over global metal marketThe global copper market is on edge as President Trump weighs imposing tariffs on refined copper imports. A decision, expected soon, could ...
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...
FY27 earnings recovery key to next leg of market upmove: Rajeev AgrawalGlobal markets are cautiously optimistic about a potential US-Iran agreement easing geopolitical risks and crude oil volatility. However, I...
France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes holdFrance and Britain are proposing a multinational naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan aims to secure shipping routes should a ...
Why did stock market rally today? Sensex jumps 736 points, Nifty closes above 23,850. 5 key factors behind bull runIndian equities surged nearly 1% as bulls charged through Dalal Street, driven by an Iran-US peace framework and sliding oil prices. The Se...
IndiGo, SpiceJet and other tourism stocks surge up to 7% as US-Iran deal lifts sentimentIndian airline and travel stocks up to 7% surged as U.S. President Trump announced an initial agreement to end the war and reopen the Strai...
Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
Suez Canal sees oil tanker surge amid Strait of Hormuz disruptionEgypt's Suez Canal saw a significant rise in oil tanker traffic and revenue in April. This surge is linked to the closure of the Strait of ...