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Bank of England votes 7-2 to hold rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has chosen to maintain interest rates at 3.75 percent, a decision that aligns with prevailing predictions among economi...
US President Donald Trump's Iran war weighs on G7 economies, but don't expect hard talk in FranceGlobal economic leaders gather in France amid rising inflation and oil prices. A recent deal between the U.S. and Iran offers optimism, but...
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
US-Iran peace deal: Is it enough to end the 2-year drought for Nifty bulls, bring FIIs back?A US-Iran peace framework has sparked a sharp rally in Indian markets, sending crude oil prices lower, strengthening the rupee and promptin...
Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi o...
Amit Shah reviews support plan for panel on demographic shiftUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed arrangements for a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee, formed recently, wil...
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Why market crashed today? Sensex plunges 719 points, Nifty closes below 23,150; 7 factors behind Rs 7 lakh crore sell-offIndian equity markets experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty declining around 1% each. This downturn was d...
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp upThe dollar surged to a two-month high following a robust U.S. jobs report, intensifying expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this y...
India can grow over 8% despite oil shocks, crude impact overblown in narrative: World Bank execIndia's economy shows strong growth, defying fears of oil price shocks. Neelkanth Mishra, World Bank Executive Director, states India is we...
India names Neelkanth Mishra as executive director at World BankEconomist Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as India's executive director at the World Bank Group, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer. Mishra, ...
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
India considers spending curbs to protect fiscal deficit targetIndia's government is reviewing potential budget spending cuts. Higher oil prices are increasing subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals...
Iran fires missiles, US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talksIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet in Bahrain and another country in ...
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
Manufacturing operations in UK grow at fastest pace in four yearsS&P Global's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged up to 53.9 in May from 53.7 in April. A reading above 50 indicates expans...
India bonds dip as Middle East war woes add to policy week cautionIndian government bonds retreated as traders anticipated the central bank's policy decision and higher oil prices due to the Middle East co...
Govt forms high-level committee on 'unnatural demographic change' to tackle infiltrationA high-level committee has been formed to examine demographic changes in India, including those from infiltration and "unnatural causes." C...
When crude oil prices fell, why did petrol, diesel become more expensive, asks KhargeCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for increasing fuel prices. He highlighted that despite a fall in crude o...