IMF sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debtThe IMF has urged major economies to rein in fiscal deficits and rebuild financial buffers as high public debt and rising borrowing costs l...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilie...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is ‘vulnerable to setbacks from both directions’The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilie...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
India, Czech Republic explore partnership to build 19, 40 and 90-seater aircraft in IndiaIndia is set to explore a collaboration with the Czech Republic to manufacture various regional aircraft. The partnership aims to fulfill r...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
Chinese car makers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surgeChina’s passenger car exports jumped 64% year-on-year in September to about 919,000 units as automakers increasingly looked overseas to off...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
AI investment boosts growth prospects for Asian economies: IMFIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is supporting global growth at around 3%,...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Gold steady as markets strap in for inflation dataGold prices showed little movement as early Asian trading commenced, with many awaiting US inflation data this week. Spot gold remained ste...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
- Centre of forging partnerships
India's leaders are forging new international economic partnerships, particularly in technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The cou...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India expanding trade footprint to strengthen global ties and empower MSMEs: Piyush GoyalIndia is increasing its network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to integrate deeply with global economies. Nine trade pacts covering 38 dev...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body saysGlobal economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2026 amid energy shocks from the Middle East crisis. Trade in goods and services is ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
WTO ups goods trade forecast on AI boom amid Middle East disruptionsWorld merchandise trade volume growth was stronger than expected and is now projected to reach 3.9% in 2026, up from 1.9% in the WTO's base...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
AI drives global goods trade facing Trump tariffs, war headwindsGlobal goods trade is projected to grow significantly this year, driven primarily by demand for artificial intelligence products. Despite t...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
India’s trade deals can boost jobs, attract investment: Commerce Secy Rajesh AgarwalCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal highlighted India's potential to grow its participation in global value chains. He noted that the current...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
There could be a pretty big global shock, says Nobel laureate & economist Michael SpenceMichael Spence highlights the economic growth of India and China, noting India's potential growth trajectory. He emphasizes India's advance...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST