China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
India pivots to US for LPG, LNG as West Asia crisis disrupts Gulf suppliesIndia is sharply increasing LPG and LNG imports from the United States as West Asia disruptions constrain traditional Gulf supplies. US LPG...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Global Market: Japanese businesses turn to currency hedging as weak Yen drives up import costsJapanese businesses are increasingly turning to longer-term supplier agreements and currency hedging as the yen’s prolonged weakness raises...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Indian steel industry poised for volume-led recovery in H2FY27: ReportIndia's steel industry is likely to see a volume-led recovery in the second half of FY27, supported by lower input costs, easing maintenanc...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
FACT, Paradeep Phosphates, RCF, other fertiliser stocks rally up to 13%. Here's whyShares of fertiliser companies rallied up to 13% on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin assured India of uninterrupted fertilise...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Consumer giants' forex earnings shine despite gobal woesLeading Indian manufacturers significantly increased exports in the last fiscal year. These companies collectively achieved net foreign exc...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Cross-Border Shockwaves: How fresh 50% Canada tariffs will hit American walletsTrade talks between Washington and Ottawa have suddenly collapsed, imposing significant import tariffs. American consumers now face higher ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India's space ambitions face over 4x higher rocket launch costs than US, study showsIndia faces a substantial cost gap with the United States for launching payloads. A recent study estimates India's cost at over $13,000 per...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Global Market: Japan core inflation accelerates in July, strengthening case for BOJ rate hikeJapan’s core inflation rose to 1.8% in July from 1.6% in June, in line with market expectations, strengthening bets that the Bank of Japan ...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
India's battery storage self-reliance a decade away amid tech, financing and execution delays: ReportIndia has just 2 GWh of commissioned cell manufacturing capacity as of 2026, against China's cumulative capacity of 2,695 GWh, the report s...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubtIndia is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disru...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
War-driven windfall gains for chemical makers likely to fade in Q2, demand remains key risk: Kotak Institutional EquitiesProfit gains made by several Indian chemical companies in the first quarter due to higher prices are likely to weaken in the second quarter...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Indian steel mills face margin squeeze as global coking coal prices riseIndian steelmakers face margin pressure from higher coking coal prices. Supply disruptions in Australia and China raise steelmaking costs s...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Paper industry's 'measured improvement' masks subdued demand and reliance on cost cuts, experts warnIndia's writing and printing paper industry anticipates measured improvement this fiscal year. Operating margins are projected to expand si...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Urea import costs ease as India's fertiliser subsidy bill pressure set to easeIndia's new urea tender is expected to secure the nutrient at lower prices. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers received bids significantly...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.04 AM IST