Fuel, finance shocks already hitting global economy; India better placed but not insulated: Neelkanth MishraHigher fuel costs and tighter financial conditions are significantly affecting global demand and capital costs. India is comparatively bett...
03 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India can emerge as key rice supplier as global production falls 9% and demand rises 14%: IREFIndia's rice production is expected to decrease, while global demand is projected to rise significantly. The country possesses sufficient s...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Triple shock rattles India’s FMCG basket as 68% of categories lose volumeIndia's FMCG market is experiencing significant challenges as higher costs and rural income pressures affect consumption patterns, NielsenI...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Suzuki targets 4 million units annual India production by FY30, unveils 10-year technology strategySuzuki Motor Corporation will enhance its production capacity in India to 4 million units annually by FY30. The company aims to improve dev...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
ADB raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The Asian Development Bank has raised its FY27 India growth forecast to 7% from 6.6%, citing strong public investment and resilience in ser...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocksGlobal oil markets face instability from ongoing conflicts and disrupted supply routes. Strategic petroleum reserves and reduced Chinese im...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Manufacturing a bright spot; services presents a mixed bag: Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist, Kotak Mahindra Bank"Despite the ongoing debate around the new GDP series, real GDP growth remained robust at 7.8% in the first quarter, highlighting the econo...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
MDR could push small merchants, price-sensitive consumers back towards cash: GTRIEffective October 15, UPI payments to merchants (P2M) above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR with an overall cap of Rs 300. Besides...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
What the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline means for oil flowsSaudi Arabia closed a major oil pipeline after a drone attack, raising global energy shortage fears. This closure threatens to remove milli...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Natural gas imports rise despite price surgeIndia's natural gas imports are increasing despite higher prices this fiscal year. Demand is boosted by subsidized fertilizer and growing C...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Russia, Ukraine agree to not hit energy targets, says TrumpUkraine and Russia have agreed not to strike each other's energy targets. US President Donald Trump announced this agreement on Monday. He ...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
PM Modi keeps saying 'sab changa si' but actually 'sab mehenga si': Congress on WPI inflation dataWholesale price inflation reached 9.92 percent in August, showing a consistent rise. Food and manufactured items contributed significantly ...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Indian agrochemical firms may benefit from volume recovery, but weak pricing, competition could pressure margins: ReportGlobal agrochemical markets face ongoing pressure from weak farmer economics and intense competition. Channel inventories have largely retu...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Ethanol blending: India should consider temporary cut to 15% from 20% target, says ICRIERIndia should consider temporarily lowering ethanol blending in petrol to 15% during severe feedstock shortages or sharp food-price pressure...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the worldClimate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instabil...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
India in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia to held end the conflict: JaishankarIndia remains in continuous contact with both Ukraine and Russia. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeks ideas to mitigate the ongoin...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST