For a few dollars more: Inflation bypass can hurtIndia's central bank holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation. The focus shifts to stabilizing the rupee with a new dollar depo...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Punjab records 5,300 high-risk C-section deliveries under Sehat YojanaPunjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided vital healthcare for over 7,300 mothers and newborns. The scheme covered 5,300 high-risk cae...
27 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds onIndian sailors are increasingly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, with thousands of seafarers stranded in conflic...
27 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
How to manage the rupee while protecting growthFirst, on the rupee, one of the most effective ways to stabilise the currency is to improve the flow of foreign exchange into the country. ...
24 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Global Market: OECD sees Bank of Japan raising rates to 2% by 2027 amid inflation shiftJapan's central bank might increase interest rates to two percent by late 2027. This move signals confidence in Japan's economy moving past...
13 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
India approves $1.9 billion credit guarantee to support businesses hit by Middle East crisisIndia's cabinet approved a 181-billion-rupee emergency credit guarantee program to support businesses, especially small firms, facing liqui...
06 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
'Hospital infra isn't sole determinant of better care, outcomes also matter,' says Max Healthcare ChairmanMax Healthcare has significantly increased its bed capacity to 6,500 with a new Saket facility. This expansion targets both domestic patien...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Global funds, Adani, GMR, others in race for NIIF's smart meter businessGlobal infrastructure investors and domestic smart meter makers are showing strong interest in acquiring IntelliSmart Infrastructure. The c...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Centre offers to bail out airlines with Rs 4,000-crore loanIndia plans a ₹4,000 crore emergency credit scheme for airlines, offering sovereign guarantees of up to ₹1,000 crore per carrier to ease st...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the costIran war: Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Pakistan are struggling with rising energy costs. The Iran war has worsened their economic situations. Thes...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
PMMY drives micro enterprise growth, boosts women-led businesses in IndiaIndia's Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana has empowered countless micro-enterprises. This scheme provides collateral-free credit, fostering growt...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
RBI's benchmark issuance strategy to boost transparency, liquidity in SDL market: ExpertsThe Reserve Bank of India will pilot a new strategy for state bonds from FY27. This plan aims to create larger, more liquid benchmark secur...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Government unlikely to curtail borrowing programme for FY16Although the government has targeted to raise Rs 69,500 crore from PSU disinvestment in current fiscal, so far only Rs 12,700 crore has bee...
17 Jan, 2016, 12.38 PM IST