Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, dec...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India GDP forecast stays at 7%, uncertainty range remains wide: Economist Arvind VirmaniEconomist Arvind Virmani has retained his India GDP growth forecast at 7% for the year, with an uncertainty range of plus or minus 1%, citi...
04 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Pvt investment, strategic resource security, global openness key for growth path ahead: FM SitharamanIndia's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted strategic priorities to build resilience amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. ...
03 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Bitcoin holds near $84,000, Ethereum moves towards $2,700 as buyers remain activeIn the past 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum were down 1.6% and 1.5% respectively. Among the major altcoins, BNB, Dogecoin, Solana, Hyperliqu...
03 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Quant Mutual Fund says investors should stay agile in portfolio allocation amid market shiftsThe fund house noted that the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East had entered its eighth month and resulted in severe disruptions to glo...
03 Oct, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Goyal at G20: India opposes making MFN conditional on WTO obligationsUnion Minister Piyush Goyal represented India at the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, emphasizing the importance of the Most-Favoured-Nation p...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Piyush Goyal calls for clear distinction between food supply ‘weaponisation’ and food-security measuresPiyush Goyal addressed the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting, focusing on the distinction in food supply chain strategies. He emphasized the nee...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
India can't take growth for granted, FinMin warns as global rates rise and investors turn cautiousIndia's economy exhibited robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY27 and is projected to grow 7.3 percent in the next quarte...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Greer urges G20 to back Trump tariff agenda, takes aim at ChinaUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged G20 major economies to refrain from coercive food trade actions. He emphasized the need to tac...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
India’s 8% global gems, jewellery share has room to growIndia's gems and jewellery sector currently accounts for 8% of global exports but can expand into new product categories. NITI Aayog's Prav...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Global economy is shifting East, Global South must seize the moment: Shaktikanta DasThe Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Global South economies during recent discussions...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks edge up as policy support pledge lifts property sharesChinese mainland stocks edged higher as Beijing pledged stronger policy support to ease economic pressures, while Hong Kong shares fell. Pr...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
China, US slash tariffs on USD 30 billion on imports: Chinese Commerce MinistryIn a significant development, China and the United States have finalized ten key outcomes during their recent economic and trade discussion...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
US, Iran hold separate talks with mediators as push to end seven-month war resumesUS and Iranian officials are participating in renewed efforts to negotiate a ceasefire to end the ongoing conflict. Recently, Iran proposed...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Global AI trade could revive after recent pullback, JP Morgan saysThe recent pullback in the global AI trade has improved investor positioning, made valuations attractive and could spur a re-engagement, pa...
28 Sep, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fed tightening returns: Ritesh Nambiar on what it means for Indian bonds and the rupeeA renewed Fed tightening cycle could push US yields higher, strengthen the dollar and put pressure on emerging-market currencies. For India...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Russian crude cushioned India from oil shock, says Andrey RudenkoRussian deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko highlighted the reliability of Moscow as an energy partner. He stated that Russian oil suppl...
27 Sep, 2026, 03.20 AM IST