Government approves senior bureaucrats' postings to IMF, ADBThe Centre has approved several key foreign postings for senior bureaucrats. Satyajit Mohanty will represent India at the International Civ...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Plastic notes in India get a likely release date: Here's what RBI Governor saidPlastic currency notes may enter circulation at the start of next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India is targeting this rollout after...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
IMF flags rising financial stability risks as BigTech expands deeper into payments, lending and financial servicesThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing role of large technology companies in financial services could pose risks...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
AI offers 'lifeline' for emerging economies, World Bank saysArtificial intelligence can accelerate developing nations' progress by a century within ten years. Emerging economies face fewer job threat...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Indian economy to hit USD 5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: FMIndia's economic landscape is on a promising trajectory, aiming to exceed five trillion dollars by the fiscal year twenty twenty-nine. To a...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Oil prices surge 20% in July as US-Iran war heightens Strait of Hormuz tensionsOil prices saw volatility last week but are set for significant monthly gains. Escalating United States-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
PM Modi to address ET World Leaders Forum 2026 in DelhiIndia Inc, global investors and policymakers will be listening closely for signals on the government's next phase of reforms, as the countr...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talksChina defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead o...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India’s BRICS Presidency gathers momentum with key Ministerial meets early AugustIndia will host several BRICS ministerial meetings over the next two weeks. These meetings precede the major summit scheduled for September...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
India's forex reserves rise by $6.1 billion to two-month high of $682.35 billion as of July 24India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant rise of $6.1 billion. This increase brought the total reserves to $682.35 billion as of...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies helpWhy is RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed....
30 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are comingThe Trump administration is rebuilding its tariff wall using established trade laws. New duties target forced labor and excess industrial c...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
India's forex reserves rise $1.08 billion to $676.237 billion in week ended July 17In a notable development, India's forex reserves have increased by over one billion dollars, driven primarily by a growth in foreign curren...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
PPI vs WPI: What is Producer Price Index and why will it replace Wholesale Price Index in India?India is phasing out the Wholesale Price Index for a new Producer Price Index. This shift aims to capture prices closer to the factory gate...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Oil prices, weak monsoon pose biggest risks to India's FY27 GDP growth, says IMFIndia's economic growth faces significant risks from a widening Middle East conflict. Rising oil prices and a potentially weak monsoon pose...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
IMF approves $690 million for Ukraine after reviewThe International Monetary Fund board approved $690 million for Ukraine's loan program. This funding brings total disbursements to about $2...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises above 5,000 as IMF announces emergency fundsVenezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes now exceeds five thousand. The International Monetary Fund has provided emergency financial su...
19 Jul, 2026, 06.33 AM IST