New series debut: WPI at 9.7% in May; energy costs drive surge; revamped index expands basket to 957 itemsIndia's wholesale inflation hit a record 9.7 percent in May. This surge was primarily fueled by rising energy costs. The new Wholesale Pric...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India's wholesale inflation at 9.68% in May under revamped series as Iran war-driven oil costs biteIndia’s wholesale inflation stood at 9.68% in May under a new series, with food and fuel prices remaining high amid ongoing US-Iran conflic...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Call to extend duty cuts on critical inputs soonIndia is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will r...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
India Inc wary of fresh trade headwinds as US weighs additional 12.5% tariffThe United States is proposing a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. This action stems from an investigation into forced labor import prohibiti...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Worst is behind, demand recovery underway for Indian textile sector as tariff woes ease: ReportIndia's textile industry is seeing a comeback as uncertainty over US tariffs has ended. Global demand is getting better. This brings new ho...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
EV, FinTech jobs set to deliver biggest raisesIndian employees can anticipate salary increments of 8.6% to 10.2% in FY2026-27, with EV infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare sectors le...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Geopolitics or politics? RS MP and Trident chairman Rajinder Gupta rethinks Punjab investment plan after shift from AAP to BJPTrident Group is reviewing its ₹5,000 crore investment plan in Punjab. This comes after Rajya Sabha MP Rajinder Gupta switched from AAP to ...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
India's industrial output in April slows on year to 4.9% under new seriesIndia's industrial output for April reached 4.9% under a revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with an updated base year of 2...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Pankaj Pandey identifies defence, pharma and consumption as core stock picking themesIndian equities face a mixed outlook due to potential monsoon deficit and uneven corporate earnings. While rural-linked sectors may see pre...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Record rupee fall puts corporate India under greater investor scrutinyThe rupee’s sharp depreciation, down about 10% against the dollar in the past year, has become a key concern during corporate earnings call...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Govt exempts customs duty on cotton imports for five monthsThe government has announced a five-month customs duty exemption on cotton imports starting June 1. This move aims to increase raw material...
30 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
30 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
West Asia crisis may soon make everyday goods costlier in IndiaIndia faces a looming price hike on everyday goods as global commodity costs surge due to the West Asia conflict. Manufacturers are absorbi...
27 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Govt in 'advanced stage of consultation' on industry's demand for cotton import duty removalThe Indian government is actively considering removing the 11 percent customs duty on raw cotton imports. Ministries are in advanced talks ...
24 May, 2026, 10.35 AM IST