Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
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What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
High gold prices, import duty hike to drag jewellery demand: CrisilIndian organized gold jewellery retailers anticipate a 13-15% sales volume decline this fiscal due to high gold prices and import curbs. De...
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Gold imports jump 82 pc to USD 5.62 bn in April; silver by 157 pcIndia saw a significant jump in gold imports in April, reaching USD 5.62 billion. This surge was driven by high prices. However, the govern...
15 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Shots fired in the AI war: US and China clash over code and controlThe US-China AI rivalry has intensified, moving beyond innovation to a battle for talent, IP, and strategic tech. China's blocking of Meta'...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Iran suspends exports of steel slabs and sheets until end of May amid war strikesUS-Iran war: Tehran has halted steel exports until May 30. Strikes linked to regional conflict damaged key steel facilities. This has impac...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
China expands economic pressure tools in US rivalry ahead of Trump–Xi summitChina is building new economic pressure tools against the United States. Beijing has enacted laws to punish foreign firms shifting supply c...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNGA Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
China's rare earth export controls are good for Beijing, bad for businessChinese magnet manufacturers are facing difficulties. Export restrictions and a sluggish domestic economy are the reasons. These restrictio...
07 Jul, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Move to protect against cheap imports hurts Electronics IncIndia's move to protect against substandard imports is creating supply chain risks for electronics manufacturers, potentially hindering exp...
19 Apr, 2025, 10.15 AM IST
Yellen says Washington might 'respond to unintended consequences' for China due to tech export curbsYellen defended "targeted measures" on trade that China's leaders complain are aimed at hurting its fledgling tech industries. She said the...
09 Jul, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Yellen says Washington might 'respond to unintended consequences' for China due to tech export curbsTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said she agreed Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on US t...
09 Jul, 2023, 11.51 AM IST
Second COVID-19 wave to drag India's ready-made garments sector growth to 15-20% this fiscal: Report"We see India's ready-made garments (RMG) sector growing at 15-20 per cent in this fiscal, almost half the 28-33 per cent expected earlier,...
03 Jun, 2021, 09.43 PM IST
Steelmakers fear dumping by foreign companiesRatings firm ICRA in a note on Wednesday said in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the country’s steel exports dropped by over 33% whereas ...
06 Sep, 2018, 03.30 PM IST
- Iran curbs impossible to meet
Europe's oil embargo on Iran is having unforeseen consequences in the shipping market, making it almost impossible to determine if vessels ...
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