In 2008, Virginia began paying fishermen to pull ‘ghost traps’ from Chesapeake Bay; six years of cleanup helped unlock an estimated $21 million in extra crab catchesVirginia's six-year program removed thousands of lost crab pots from Chesapeake Bay. This cleanup effort generated an estimated $21.3 milli...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
India’s strategic autonomy faces a trade test as WTO warns non-aligned economies could pay a price for fragmentationIndia's foreign economic policy aims for broad trade ties. The WTO warns of rising costs in a fragmented global trade system. India's numer...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Tonight's US Fed rate decision will cast a long shadow over IndiaFederal Reserve Rate Impact on India: Federal Reserve rate hike is set to intensify pressure on India’s rupee, bond yields, inflation and m...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
New charges on UPI payments: Here's what you will be charged for stock market investmentsUPI payments for capital market transactions will attract a nominal 0.02% Merchant Discount Rate, capped at Rs 300. The fee covers mutual f...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Global Market: Bank of Korea signals caution ahead after split rate voteThe Bank of Korea’s August rate hike exposed a growing policy divide, with one policymaker voting against the increase and favouring a paus...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
A 'Prisoner’s Dilemma' is driving the trade war & the costs could be hugeThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says global trade is caught in a “Prisoner’s Dilemma”: countries have an incentive to protect their own m...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Trump the economist gets this one rightDonald Trump advocates for the world's lowest interest rates, citing America's strong credit standing. However, global central banks face r...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
BRICS must move ‘from files to real life impact’, PM Modi says as New Delhi summit endsPrime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He urged partner nations to implement discussed frameworks into ...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Russian central bank holds key rate steady ahead of electionIn a recent decision, Russia's central bank opted to hold the benchmark interest rate at fourteen percent. Economic challenges have intensi...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
IMF says India remains growth engine for world, monitoring impact of higher oil pricesIndia's economy stands out as a powerhouse of global growth, as noted by the IMF. The second quarter showcased an impressive 7.8% growth, s...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
How you CSR, not what, matters: India's CSR mandate and the hidden cost for companiesIndia's statutory corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandate could impede authentic social engagement. By enforcing mandatory spending, ...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Corrosion costs India’s infrastructure ₹1.42 lakh crore a year: ReportCorrosion costs India's infrastructure sector an estimated ₹1.42 lakh crore each year. Better prevention measures could save approximately ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact: USA U.S. diplomat warned that Taiwan Strait conflict would impact the global economy more than World War Two. He stated the upcoming U.S.-Chi...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
AI's left hand begins to take away jobs before its right hand canIn response to soaring chip prices, Samsung India is downsizing its electronics division. The burgeoning demand for specialized chips fuele...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
US sanctions leave Iranian students scrambling to take English exams abroadUS sanctions have suspended essential English proficiency exams within Iran. Many Iranian students now face significant financial burdens t...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027: Recognising women driving business impact through HRWomen have long been integral to HR, yet often overlooked at the leadership table. As talent's strategic importance grows, HR is now centra...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST