AI fear over IT overdone, but near-term pain likely to persist: Seshadri SenIndian IT services face persistent pressure due to AI disruption fears, with market expert Seshadri Sen advising tactical caution despite a...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
India-UK social security pact to benefit 90-95% of Indian pros working in BritainA new social security agreement between India and the UK will benefit nearly all Indian professionals working in Britain. This pact, effect...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Gold imports fall to 25-30 tonnes/month from 70-100 tonnes after duty hike: Govt sourceGold imports into India have dropped sharply. The government's decision to increase import duty is proving effective. Higher gold prices an...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Five reforms India needs before the next shockIndia faces economic vulnerabilities from external crises. Five reforms are proposed to build resilience. These include reducing gold and c...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | FIIs haven't abandoned India, they've just reshuffled: Samir AroraForeign investors are not leaving India. They are shifting investments from top companies to other stocks. This rotation involves billions ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his histo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade mapIndia's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Bratislava, meets with Slovakian PM FicoPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava for a historic visit. He received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour. PM Modi he...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgatesIndia's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Hindalco, NALCO, Vedanta Aluminium shares crash up to 6% as aluminium prices drop on US-Iran peace dealIndian aluminium stocks saw a sharp decline today. This happened as aluminium prices crashed significantly. The drop followed news of an Ir...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Govt needs to revive NITI Aayog's PSU, PSB privatisation program: Arvind PanagariyaFormer NITI Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya urges the government to revive privatization of public sector undertakings and banks. He ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Falling crude prices shift market narrative; energy, defence and BFSI emerge as key bets: Pankaj PandeyEasing crude oil prices and moderating foreign investor selling are improving India's investment outlook. Head Research Pankaj Pandey highl...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
FCNR(B): Revisiting a proven crisis management toolFacing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflow...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
World Bank Raises India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%India's economic growth forecast for FY27 has been raised to 6.6 percent by the World Bank. This positive outlook is driven by reduced US t...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.50 PM IST