100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
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
RBI MPC meet: Central bank likely to maintain status quo on rates, adopt cautious approach amid West Asia crisisExperts anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will maintain its key policy rate at 5.25 percent this week. The central bank is expected to a...
31 May, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
European Central Bank must act on inflation sooner rather than later, policymaker Alvaro Santos Pereira saysAlvaro Santos Pereira, a member of the (ECB) European Central Bank's Governing Council, has called for swift action on inflation. He believ...
31 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Oil shock fears ease, but $80-$90 crude may be the new normal: Arvind SangerOil prices may remain high for months, according to market expert Arvind Sanger. While extreme price surges are less likely, consumers shou...
27 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
That sinking feeling: Rupee@100 is a mental fear, not macro nightmareThe rupee is under strong pressure due to rising global crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions, briefly hitting an all-time low of...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
US Stock Market: Bessent downplays inflation fears despite energy price surgeU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed fears of a prolonged inflationary spiral, attributing recent surges in energy prices and b...
21 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip, oil prices pile pressure on bondsAsian markets declined Monday. Drone attacks in the Gulf boosted oil prices and bond yields. Investors anticipate Nvidia's earnings report ...
18 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Why did the US stock market crash today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq sink deep into red as Iran tensions and soaring oil prices fuel fresh inflation fears across Wall StreetUS stock market crash today shocked Wall Street after US CPI inflation jumped to 3.8%, the highest level in three years. The Dow Jones fell...
12 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Repo rate hike not on the cards, for now, says Ram Singh, external member of MPCMonetary Policy Committee member Ram Singh outlines the conditions for second-round inflation effects. He expects the West Asia conflict to...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Strikes cripple Britain's railways, unions warn of more to comeAlthough talks are ongoing, a third day of strikes is planned for Saturday. Other industries are also moving towards industrial action in w...
23 Jun, 2022, 04.11 PM IST
CPI(M) condemns hike in petrol, diesel pricesThe party urged the people to protest against the "latest imposition of burden" on their livelihood.
01 May, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
BJP and BJD competing to push inflation: Niranjan PatnaikNiranjan Patnaik said the increase in rail fare and freight rates would have a cascading effect and drive the economy into an inflationary ...
23 Jun, 2014, 08.31 PM IST
- RBI likely to raise repo rates: EIU
The repo rate, which currently stands at 6.5 per cent, has now been raised by a total of 1.75 per cent since February last year.
10 Mar, 2011, 08.08 PM IST
Burning food rates turn heat on economyEconomics seem primed to trigger inflationary spiral, they attempt to cope with prices.
11 Dec, 2009, 11.40 AM IST