'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev SanyalIndia should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pac...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Beijing shifts focus to counties for economic revivalThe government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centres, rural markets and lo...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
How businesses are shifting from optimisation to navigation, reducing dependencies & building resilienceLeaders still have to raise the sails. That is the real shift: from optimiser to navigator. Optimising assumes conditions are stable enough...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation
India's inflation between 2010 and 2016 offers a lesson in fiscal discipline. Persistent deficits eroded confidence, leading to high inflat...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
India imposes minimum import price on clear float glass to curb cheaper importsTo safeguard its local glass industry, India has enacted a minimum import price for clear float glass, directly benefiting manufacturers li...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
US Stock Market | Fed policy may be accommodative under medium-term neutral rate estimate: ReportsA San Francisco Fed research paper suggests that US monetary policy may be more accommodative than commonly assessed when measured against ...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Global Market: Japan’s 10-year JGB yield hits three-decade high on BOJ rate hike betsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, driven by rising global bond yields, renewed inflation conce...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Global Market: European shares climb despite geopolitical risks; miners lead gainsEuropean shares edged higher as gains in basic resources and technology stocks offset weakness in defensive sectors. A softer dollar, weake...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Global market: Japan Q2 GDP misses estimates, but BOJ rate hike bets remain intactJapan’s second-quarter economic growth missed expectations as weaker household consumption and business investment offset resilient exports...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
India's aim to become global manufacturing hub by 2047 requires focused strategy: Niti AayogNiti Aayog identified key sectors for India's manufacturing growth by 2047. Chemicals, textiles, telecom, and solar PV are crucial for indu...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Global Market: German companies turn cautious on new US investments amid tariff risksGerman companies sharply cut investments in the US in the first half of 2026, with direct investment falling nearly two-thirds from a year ...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: The companies India built for business backbone enter a new chapter2026 Independence Day: India's public sector, initially built for industrial necessity, is now undergoing a significant transformation. The...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
New Development Bank plans $7.5 billion funding to deepen rupee lendingThe New Development Bank is set to invest $7.5 billion in India, focusing on local currency financing aimed at strengthening emerging econo...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
RBI may stay nimble on rates as growth is seen slowing to 6.6%: ReportCrisil reports India's growth may slow to 6.6 percent this fiscal year. Foreign portfolio investor inflows improved significantly in July, ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: EAM Jaishankar to speak on India’s foreign policy amid global tensionsExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar will be a lead speaker at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22, addressing India’s fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Tax Bill 2026 clears tax hurdles for electronics manufacturing and boosts India's global supply chain competitivenessThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 is a transformative measure aimed at boosting global electronics supply chains. By elimin...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
All about Zhu Rongji: The rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder, who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouseZhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST