Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran warThe Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial de...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is offFormer RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
PM Modi holds huddle with Economic Advisory Council on growth strategy; deliberates measures to improve ease of doing business and livingPrime Minister Narendra Modi convened with his Economic Advisory Council to chart a course for India's economic advancement. Discussions fo...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, highest level in nearly 3 yearsThe PCE price index, which is the US Federal Reserve's primary measure of inflation, increased 0.4 per cent from the previous month and 3.8...
29 May, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Ready to flex ethanol muscle, E100 gets road map to cut oil importsIndia is set to boost E100 flex fuel availability with 5,000 dispensing stations planned within two years. This initiative aims to signific...
20 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Mallikarjun Kharge calls fuel price hike "Modi-govt-made crisis," alleges leadership failure amid West Asia conflictCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the central government over rising petrol and diesel prices. He labels the situation a 'Modi-...
15 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Death to the $20 cocktail: The bars bringing back cheaper drinksBars are rethinking cocktail pricing as costs soar and consumer behavior shifts. Establishments like Gus' Sip & Dip and Radicle are offerin...
14 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midtermsVoters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a ma...
13 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US job growth exceeds projectionsUS employers added more jobs than expected for a second month. Germany's industrial output declined again. Australia's central bank raised ...
10 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
India's digital currency push targets its leaky welfare systemIndia is piloting its digital rupee, the e-rupee, for welfare payments. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and reduce corruption in...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.29 AM IST