Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Why the RBI kept rates unchanged amid oil, rupee and geopolitical pressuresRBI Repo Rate: The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its key interest rate at 5.25%. This decision prioritizes economic growth as inflat...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
What is Section 301? Trump’s new tariff sword to hurt India and other partners?US and Indian trade officials are in New Delhi for crucial talks. They aim to finalize an interim trade pact before a key tariff deadline. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meet begins in Odisha's Puri, CM Majhi to join on ThursdayPuri hosts the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. Delegates from member nations gather to discuss disaster mitigation str...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
New tariff: Think tank GTRI makes a case against US' additional 12.5% duty on IndiaAs India faces a proposed 12.5% US tariff on its imports, trade think tank GTRI has advised the govt to challenge the levy on legal grounds...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
AI investment boom reshaping global capital flows, leaving India temporarily on the sidelines: Jonathan GarnerForeign investors are shifting capital from India to North Asian markets like South Korea and Taiwan, driven by the AI investment boom and ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flowsIndia's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create si...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
13 nations, 400 personnel take part in Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in MeghalayaMultilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully in Meghalaya. Over 400 military personnel from 13 nations participated. The exerc...
30 May, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest?As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts belie...
28 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Traders keep focus on oil prices, RBI moves as rupee treads waterThe Indian rupee remained stable on Wednesday, supported by central bank intervention in spot and forward markets. Dollar sales from state-...
27 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Football emerges as India’s second-most popular sport after Cricket: NielsenFootball is now India's second-most popular sport among adults, trailing only cricket, according to new Nielsen research. The sport's popul...
27 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Resurgent political risk derails rallies across emerging marketsEmerging markets are experiencing a fresh wave of political turmoil, impacting Latin America and Eastern Europe. Upcoming presidential elec...
25 May, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST