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US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?Rising U.S. government bond yields are driving up borrowing costs across the board, directly affecting households, businesses, and governme...
Cloud computing: Weatherman sees weak rains in September, warns of farm risksIndia is preparing for an anticipated shortage of rainfall this September, likely affecting agricultural productivity and water availabilit...
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
Modi's twin push: Drug-free youth, 'vocal for local'Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during his monthly Mann ki Baat program. He urged content creators and influencers to lau...
Tata Motors PV sees EV boom, bets on record festive quarter as bookings triple: ExecutiveTata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd is increasing its electric vehicle market share. The company has experienced a three-fold growth in elec...
Fevicol maker Pidilite says demand holding steady in Q2; rules out immediate price hikes: MDPidilite Industries expects consumer demand to remain resilient despite inflationary pressures. The company does not foresee immediate pric...
Weak September rains could push FY27 inflation to 5.5% or higher: ReportIndia's inflation outlook hinges critically on September rainfall performance. A monsoon shortfall could push inflation to 5.5 percent or h...
Revised CBG pricing to support producers, consumer impact to remain negligible: Petroleum MinistryNew Delhi's petroleum ministry clarified Compressed Biogas pricing changes on Saturday. The revised framework offers producers a stable and...
Pakistan in the dark again: 4,000 MW shortfall and fuel failures unleash crippling blackoutsPakistan’s electricity crisis has worsened as the nationwide power shortfall exceeds 4,000 MW, triggering longer outages across several reg...
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...
Worried about blood-sugar spikes after feasting? A tablespoon of a cheap kitchen ingredient can reduce blood sugar levels after meals, says ‘Glucose Goddess’Although it can taste rather sour, vinegar can bring a rather sweet deal for diabetic people who are foodies. In a viral video, health and ...
Pernod Ricard blames weak US, Chinese markets for 26% profit fallPernod Ricard has seen a significant decline in profits, primarily driven by soft market conditions in the US and China. The company's annu...
Media measurement must shift from outputs to business outcomes: WPP Media’s Navin KhemkaTraditional media metrics alone do not guarantee business growth today. Brands must complement these with business metrics like lifetime va...
Americans are slightly less afraid of retirement as inflation cools, but the biggest fears about Social Security, healthcare and savings have barely moved, a new metric revealsThe latest data indicates a minor easing of retirement fears across the US in August, attributed mostly to fleeting worries over inflation ...
Weak monsoon, West Asia risks cloud July-Sept FMCG demandConsumer goods demand faces challenges from a weak monsoon and rising inflation. FMCG volumes saw a slight slowdown in the recent quarter, ...
Retailers keep price hikes in check amid rising input costs: NuvamaIndian retailers are limiting price hikes despite volatile cotton, yarn and fabric costs and geopolitical supply-chain risks. Companies are...
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
The Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026: Enterprise, Commercial & Horizontal, 27 Categories of Product ExcellenceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are designed to highlight products delivering sustained value and setting benchmarks acr...
Indian banks' asset quality outlook remains stable, West Asia impact limited: ReportBanks in India foresee a stable outlook for asset quality, driven by the reduction of unsecured lending which should prevent new stresses f...