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...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
RBI MPC highlights: Top decisions announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra & CoRBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision, wit...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
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
Maharashtra's Ladki Bahin beneficiary count drops by 80 lakh after verification driveAround 80 lakh women are now ineligible for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. The Opposition claims this is due to a financial cri...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM 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
Global Market: Iran war sparks bond market turmoil as yields swing wildly in MayGlobal bond markets saw significant turbulence in May. Geopolitical tensions and inflation worries caused government borrowing costs to sur...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
How DK Shivakumar reached Karnataka’s powerful throne that Siddaramaiah guardedKarnataka's political landscape is set for a significant shift as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is reportedly poised to replace Chief...
30 May, 2026, 11.26 AM 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
States under fiscal strain amid high welfare spend: Morgan StanleyStates are facing fiscal pressure as revenue growth slows and welfare spending remains high, leading to elevated deficits. Morgan Stanley r...
28 May, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
26 May, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
FM Sitharaman says Government open to hear investor concerns on LTCG, STCG taxationFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated the government is ready to listen to stock market investors. Concerns regarding Long-Term...
25 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Oil cos keep bleeding, on slippery slope with Rs 600-cr loss per day despite multiple petrol, diesel price hikesPetrol, diesel price hike: Despite the latest round of increases, officials acknowledged that current retail prices are still insufficient ...
25 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
West Asia conflict may dent India Inc profitability by 200 bps: CrisilA prolonged West Asia conflict poses a risk to India Inc's profitability. Crisil Ratings predicts a significant drop in operating margins d...
25 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
The three Fs that Sitharaman flagged as India braces for a widening global oil shock, forex strainIn light of increasing global unrest from the West Asia crisis and fluctuations in the energy sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman i...
25 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Downside risks to economy have begun materializing as continued West Asia conflict casts shadow over India's trade outlook: CrisilThe escalating conflict in West Asia is emerging as a major risk for India’s economy, threatening trade flows, increasing import costs, and...
19 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST