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World MSME day: Better logistics, deeper market access key to MSMEs’ next growth phase, says Allcargo Logistics CEOKetan Kulkarni discusses the logistics bottlenecks facing India’s MSMEs, the impact of PM Gati Shakti and ONDC, and why integrated supply c...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
Tata Motors CV bets on Iveco deal to prop up local, global playTata Motors is targeting a 40% domestic commercial vehicle market share by FY28, bolstered by the proposed $4.5 billion acquisition of Ital...
India's export ambitions need more than infrastructure, says BCBAAs India pursues its economic ambitions, the customs and logistics ecosystem will play a pivotal role in enhancing trade competitiveness an...
Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountThe Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after ...
India has countless export-ready products. The challenge is taking them global: DP World’s Akanksha SharmaAs India accelerates its ambitions of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub, empowering MSMEs and women entrepreneurs with better ...
From Hormuz shock to energy security: How Reliance kept India's fuel lifeline intactReliance Petrochemicals, Reliance Oil Business, AGM 2026: Reliance Industries ensured energy security during a West Asian conflict. The com...
Christy Mathai used market dip to buy insurance, logistics stocks; here's his sector-by-sector playbookFund Manager Christy Mathai sees easing war-driven inflation fears, expecting a shorter earnings hit. He's selectively adding to his portfo...
West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
India's export outlook is challenging for FY27, but worst is over: Elara SecuritiesIndia's export outlook remains challenging in FY27 amid moderating global demand and elevated electronics imports, but the worst phase appe...
New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
West Asia peace deal seen boosting India's textile exportsIndia's textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving pr...
WPI inflation surges to all-time high of 9.7% under new seriesIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7% in May. This marks the first reading under a new Wholesale Price Index series. Fuel and power...
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...
Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethinkIndian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability....
Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demandVehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural are...
China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....