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 ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
80 lakh Maharashtra women ineligible for Ladki Bahin scheme; Oppn alleges financial crisisAround 80 lakh women in Maharashtra are no longer eligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. This follows an e-KYC deadline, w...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
RBI's dividend gives Govt fiscal breathing space amid crude oil pressures: Kotak Securities Anindya BanerjeeThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore is expected to directly repair the government's balance shee...
28 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Global bond rout deepens as Iran war drags on and underscores inflation fearsGlobal bond markets are experiencing significant losses as rising energy prices, fueled by the Iran conflict, ignite inflation fears. Inves...
18 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Japan's extra budget to include funding from fresh debtJapan plans a new budget to counter Middle East war economic impacts. This may mean more government debt, potentially raising interest rate...
18 May, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bitesIndia is scrambling to salvage a sinking rupee as surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict threaten to disrupt the world's fas...
17 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Oil price shock to widen current account deficit, push inflation higher as US-Iran war continues: ExpertWith no sign of the US-Iran war ending and global oil prices likely to reach record highs within a quarter, Santosh Mehrotra, former Econom...
16 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
India plans stronger exporter support as Middle East crisis strains trade flowsIndia's government is poised to enhance its export tax refund initiative, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its international trade amid...
07 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from USGlobal debt has reached a record nearly $353 trillion. Investors are now looking beyond U.S. Treasuries, showing more interest in Japanese ...
06 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Social Security is getting a $100,000 cap, and millions of Americans need to know this right now - are you affected?A Social Security benefits cap is gaining urgency as new data warns the trust fund could be depleted by 2032. This $100,000 Social Security...
06 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
India’s state election results are out. Is cash inflow next? Here’s a warningIndia’s state elections: New election wins in Indian states bring populist promises that could strain finances. Economists warn of wider fi...
05 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
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 ...
04 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Crude shock: Ajay Bagga on how $90 oil could dent India Inc's earnings and test government's fiscal nerveIndia is bracing for a major energy cost shock. Soaring crude oil prices are set to impact corporate profits, consumer spending, and govern...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Domino's Pizza falls short of US sales estimates as diners curb spendingDomino's Pizza reported a miss on first-quarter same-store sales, with U.S. growth at 0.9% falling short of estimates. Budget-strained Amer...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India likely to breach budgeted fiscal deficit target for FY27: BMIIndia's fiscal deficit may exceed its target, reaching 4.5 percent of GDP. This is due to government policies responding to the West Asia c...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST