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Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaiseBritain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnat...
Keir Starmer steps down as Labour Party leader, says will remain UK PM until successor chosenKeir Starmer has stepped down as British Prime Minister, with a new Labour leader expected before September. This follows mounting pressure...
Brexit at 10: How Britain's financial sector recovered and evolvedPost-Brexit, London's financial landscape has witnessed a decline in its global market influence and workforce numbers. While some position...
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEFGlobal energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in over a decade. Geopolitical risks are a major factor. However, India ...
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
America's shutdown of Anthropic's AI models is not a surprise. And India has seen it coming for 30 yearsThe US government's export control order on Anthropic's advanced AI models, blocking non-American nationals, highlights a long-standing Ind...
Shot of hike as painkiller: India’s economic storm calls for decisive MPC actionIndia's economy faces a perfect storm. The rupee is at historic lows, subsidies are soaring, and fiscal deficit risks are rising. Capital o...
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
Europe’s banks embrace AI — and confront the price of dependence on US techThe finance industry is rapidly adopting AI, but soaring costs for computing power and AI assistants like Claude are creating financial str...
Any relief rally in markets likely limited and temporary: David RocheGlobal markets are reacting prematurely to geopolitical shifts, according to macro strategist David Roche. He argues that recent oil and eq...
Decided to revive scholarship for economically weak students, stop religious allowances: Bengal CMWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the revival of the Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Yojana. This scheme will support eco...
U.S. Treasury to borrow $2 trillion in 2026 as national debt nears $39 trillion — is America quietly entering a dangerous fiscal crisis beyond Washington’s control?U.S. Treasury is set to borrow over $2 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a federal deficit exceeding 6% of GDP. The Office of Management and Bu...
Kalita Majhi: West Bengal BJP MLA from Ausgram was a domestic worker who earned Rs 2,500 a monthKalita Majhi (Google Trends): Kalita Majhi, a former domestic helper, has won the Ausgram Assembly seat in West Bengal for the BJP by a mar...
Classroom by day, cowshed by night: No toilets, drinking water in 19 schools near India's millennium city GurugramIn Haryana's Nuh, numerous government primary schools lack buildings, forcing children to learn in cattle sheds, open fields, and village c...
Petrol-diesel price hike coming soon? Why IMF says it mustSpeculation mounts over potential petrol and diesel price hikes as assembly elections conclude, despite government assurances. The IMF urge...
Coal India, CESC and other power stocks: JM Financial analyst explains impact of Bengal electionsJM Financial views the West Bengal election outcome as a potential boost for power sector governance, driven by expectations of reform unde...
Ambuja Cements Q4 Results: Cons profit surges 78% YoY to Rs 1,830 crore; revenue rises 10%Ambuja Cements Q4 results: Ambuja Cements reported a strong Q4FY26 performance with net profit rising 78% YoY to Rs 1,830 crore and revenue...
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...