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100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...- Doing more with less is India Inc's new mantra to beat tough timesPrioritising efficiency, Indian enterprises are reshaping their spending habits. Non-essential travel and expenses are being minimized, whi...
- Global Markets | Australian shares fall for third day as banks weigh ahead of federal budgetAustralia's stock market saw a decline for the third consecutive day. Banks led the losses as investors anticipated a federal budget focuse...
- Largecaps seen as safe harbour amid market volatility: Sanjay MookimPrime Minister Modi's calls for energy conservation highlight India's external vulnerability and fiscal strain due to elevated oil prices. ...
- Inflation target can be cut if growth, stable prices persist: RBI deputy governorIndia might lower its inflation target and narrow the tolerance band. This consideration hinges on sustained robust economic growth and sta...
- Social Security benefit cap proposal warning: will this new limit quietly cut how much retirees receive annually?Social Security benefits cap proposal 2026 is reshaping retirement talks in the US. A key warning shows a $230 billion annual shortfall in ...
- Indian officials see Iran war oil shock as disruptive as CovidIndia is drawing on its Covid-era playbook to cushion the economic blow from the Iran war, with officials warning the disruption to energy ...
- India’s growth story and the road ahead: Experts share insights ahead of Budget 2026India's economy experienced unexpected robust growth and low inflation in 2025, a 'Goldilocks year'. Experts anticipate a cautious Union Bu...
- Elon Musk calls Trump’s tax and spending bill a ‘pork-filled Congressional disaster’: White House fires backElon Musk sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination” that will increase the U...
- Cash, TV and fridge if you vote for us! Modi-govt needs a 'white paper' on freebies, D Subbarao saysFreebies: Former Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao has suggested that the Indian government, led by the Prime Minister, should release a 'Wh...
- Interim budget firmly conveys govt’s commitment to fiscal consolidation: Moody’sMoody's Investors Service praises India's interim budget for its commitment to fiscal consolidation goals and fiscal restraint. The budget ...
- Markets will punish India for fiscal excesses, says former RBI governorIndia has already missed budget deficit targets for three straight years.
- Budget 2020: Cutting the fiscal restraintsIn all, the Budget was a mixed document as has been the trend over the last few years. One has to wait for a clearer picture on the path th...
- Government needs to loosen purse strings: Niti Aayog's Dhiraj NayyarThe government has justly been praised for its fiscal restraint. It's reduced the overall fiscal deficit and reoriented spending away from ...
- Paying for populism: The next administration will need to urgently exercise fiscal restraintSloganeering politicians, emotive campaigns and maverick pronouncements have contributed to an extravaganza intended to captivate the elect...
- Post-loss, Congress splurging to send current account deficit soaring: FitchAnalysts fear that government's commitment to fiscal consolidation may waver amid the UPA's drastic loss in popularity ahead of the general...
- Fitch: Post bad Congress performance, general elections may test government's fiscal commitment'An evident anti-incumbency trend could mean an increasing likelihood of political pressure to limit expenditure cut-backs.'
- Growth calls for proactive policy: GDP numbers challenge the governmentThis grim little exception to romantic optimism is the central message of the latest official numbers for India’s growth.
- Year of risk aversion for economies and investors: Scotia Bank reportChanging regulations, government action and global uncertainty will affect investments, says a Scotia Bank report.
- Australian PM brushes off IMF call for fiscal restraintAustralian Prime Minister John Howard brushed off an IMF call for fiscal restraint, days after he promised billions of dollars in tax cuts ...
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