- Global Market: China's upbeat trade data lifts hopes for export-linked stocks
China's exports saw a strong 27% year-on-year increase in June. Imports also climbed a significant 36%, accelerating from May's figures. Th...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Iran war continues to cloud outlookJapan's bank lending expansion suggests room for the central bank to raise rates further. Meanwhile, high borrowing costs continue to impac...
12 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Bankruptcy boom: Businesses going broke in Europe's biggest economyGermany faces a widespread corporate insolvency crisis impacting numerous sectors. High energy costs and industrial decline are major contr...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Oil Price Today (July 6): Crude oil extends fall, hovers below $72. Here are 2 major reasons for the declineBrent crude futures slipped 24 cents, or 0.e33%, to $71.88 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $68.58 ...
06 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
June services growth hits 17-month low as client interest fadesIndia's services sector growth slowed significantly in June, hitting a 17-month low as domestic demand weakened. New business expansion als...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Beyond China, beyond tariffs: India, Japan look to MSMEs to turn strategic ties into factory-floor partnershipsAs Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits India, industry sees the biggest opportunity not in tariff concessions but in supplier eco...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
PM Modi, Takaichi deepen India-Japan ties with AI, defence and multi-billion dollar bilateral roadmapIndia and Japan have forged a robust partnership, pledging over $10 billion in new Japanese investments and setting a ¥10 trillion target f...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
China’s factories cap best quarter since 2020, survey showsThis "two-speed" activity sees booming tech sectors contrasting with traditional exporters struggling due to weakening global demand. The p...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
India's next stock market headache isn't oil but a bigger storm brewing in the skiesIndia's stock market faces a new challenge as a severe "Super El Niño" threatens the monsoon, impacting 56% of GDP tied to consumption. Thi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
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...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
26 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EUA decade after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, business leaders like Simon Boyd and Mike Hawes express frustration. Promises of...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST