Gold and silver prices have fallen up to 12% this month; is it time to buy?Gold and silver prices have dropped sharply this month as easing Iran-US tensions dampened safe-haven demand. Experts advise existing inves...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.39 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
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Scientists just trained AI to spot hidden seahorses, shark fins, and sea cucumbers in airport X-ray scans, and the 86% to 96% detection rates could give customs officers a new way to catch marine wildlife smugglersWildlife traffickers hide marine species in luggage. Australian scientists created an AI system using 3D X-ray scans to find seahorses, sha...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM 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
IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers sayThe International Maritime Organization's decision to define Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams CO2e per megajoule mar...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Indian exporters look beyond US, UK amid global uncertainties: PayPal's Abid MurshedIndian MSMEs are shifting focus from initial sales to sustainable global growth, facing challenges in operational realities and cost compet...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
AI must empower people: PM Modi at G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the G7 Summit in France about Artificial Intelligence. He stressed AI must empower people and be incl...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
At G7, PM Modi warns against misuse of AIPrime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned world leaders at the G7 summit about the dangers of artificial intelligence. He stressed the need fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Hormuz reopening seen unleashing pent-up Gulf grain demandThe region relies heavily on imported food. A rush of grain is expected to reach these nations.
17 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
How India can win in a rewired global economyIndia is poised to gain from global supply chain shifts. Strategic neutrality and domestic focus are key. The nation must build robust buff...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
China's subsidy edge poses biggest challenge to Make in IndiaAs Indian manufacturers navigate the challenging waters of global trade, they find themselves increasingly overshadowed by Chinese business...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Gold over equity or vice versa? This asset allocation strategy has delivered notable return boost in recent yearsFor best portfolio results, experts recommend diversification without being swayed by any one asset class. While asset allocation is the wa...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
AI can be more disruptive as it targets both cognitive and skill-based jobs: CEA NageswaranAI's impact on jobs is broader than past tech shifts, affecting both cognitive and skill-based roles, according to chief economic adviser V...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India's FTA dividend as export engine shifts gearsIndia's electronics sector is poised for significant growth, potentially becoming a manufacturing and export powerhouse. Free Trade Agreeme...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
RBI plans simpler cross-border payment approvals to boost MSMEs, exporters: EY reportThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking to simplify cross-border payment approvals and reduce regulatory friction for businesses and exp...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST