El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'Before you start some work, always ask three questions: Why am I doing it? What the results might be? Will I...?'- How to make smarter decisions in life, explained by the legendary political strategistIndian Proverb of the Day features a well-known teaching attributed to Chanakya: “Before you start some work, always ask yourself three que...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Global firms exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back to home countriesForeign companies are listing their Indian units to send billions of dollars back home. These are mostly secondary offerings, not for raisi...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Money market-volumes jump to record as bank lending boomsIndia's money markets are experiencing record activity. State-owned banks are borrowing more to fund strong credit demand. This surge in le...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
RBI unlikely to hike rates despite El Niño and fuel price pressures, says Nomura's Aurodeep NandiIndia's central bank is likely to maintain current interest rates. Despite rising fuel costs and potential monsoon issues, a key inflation ...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
RBI may have sold gold to save foreign reserves, BE report showsThe RBI may have sold about $12 billion worth of gold reserves in the two weeks through May 22 to protect its foreign-currency assets amid ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Private investment, not West Asia crisis, is India's growth challenge: Surjit BhallaEconomist Surjit Bhalla states weak private investment is hindering India's economic growth. He believes strong GDP numbers earlier were mi...
31 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Goldman Sachs predicts Spain as favourites to win the World CupGoldman Sachs economists predict Spain will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing historical trends and a statistical model. Their analysis, ...
31 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
29 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
US Stock Market: US growth revised lower; inflation remains elevatedThe US first-quarter GDP growth was revised down to 1.6%, indicating a slowdown driven by weaker consumer spending and inventory investment...
29 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Industrial Bong for the Buck: A blueprint for West Bengal’s evolution from an entrepot to a production hubWest Bengal’s hopes of an industrial revival face structural challenges despite strong manufacturing growth over the past decade. A NITI Aa...
28 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
28 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Ministry of Home Affairs issues 'Resolution' on forming high-level committee on demographic changesIndia's Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes. This committee will scientifically study populat...
27 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Dietary balance remains missing as India continues to gorge on cerealsMany Indians consume too many grains and not enough proteins, vegetables and fruits. This imbalance affects health, contributing to malnutr...
26 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST