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June manufacturing PMI hits 3-month low on weak export & biz ordersThe HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global fell to 54.2 in June from 55 in May. It stood at 58.4 in June 2025.
US manufacturing activity eases in June; prices paid by factories remain elevatedUS manufacturing activity saw a slight dip in June, following a robust May. While expansion continues for the sixth month, the pace has mod...
Industrial output outlook hinges on monsoon progress; coal stocks, exports may cushion weather risks: ReportAdverse weather could impact mining, but higher coal stocks and improved petroleum exports are expected to cushion the blow, supporting man...
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
Dragon trails on AI bullet train as stocks shed most since 2001Chinese stocks are experiencing a significant downturn in 2026, with the MSCI China Index plummeting 15%, marking its worst performance glo...
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growthIndia's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining o...
India Inc's green transition triggers hiring surgeAs organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for re...
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
NIA chargesheets three more accused in Red Fort blast case; total count rises to 13The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against three more individuals, including an absconding doctor, in the deadly November 2025 R...
Healthcare demand is outstripping supply in Noida, says MOFSL; prefers Medanta, Max HealthcareNoida-Greater Noida is rapidly becoming a prime healthcare hub in North India, fueled by population growth and corporate expansion. Despite...
World MSME day: Better logistics, deeper market access key to MSMEs’ next growth phase, says Allcargo Logistics CEOKetan Kulkarni discusses the logistics bottlenecks facing India’s MSMEs, the impact of PM Gati Shakti and ONDC, and why integrated supply c...
India’s development ladder after AI: What comes next?India’s future prosperity may increasingly depend on empowering its smaller economic units to become more productive using AI.
SK Hynix surges 12% as US listing plan boosts valuation hopesSK Hynix shares surged as much as 12% after the memory chipmaker unveiled plans for a $29 billion US listing, boosting hopes of higher valu...
Why Meta tapped Kunal Shah; Beauty’s new factory boomHappy Wednesday! Meta just handed WhatsApp’s steering wheel to Cred’s Kunal Shah, betting he can turn India’s favourite chat app into a pay...
India's private sector growth slows to three-month low in June as demand weakens, costs rise: HSBC PMIIndia's private sector experienced a slowdown in June, reaching a three-month low as rising costs and softening demand impacted business. T...
India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI showsIndia's private sector growth slowed in June, hitting a three-month low as weaker demand impacted both factories and services. Business con...
Smaller cities power India’s corporate travel surgeCorporate travel in India is increasingly shifting towards smaller cities, with nearly 60% of bookings now originating from or heading to t...
Japan's NIFCO leases 5.13-acre plot in Maharashtra for manufacturing plantNIFCO India is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a new 5.13-acre plant in Shendra MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. This marks ...
Multibagger HFCL shares hit 5% upper circuit for second session. What’s triggering the surge?HFCL shares surged significantly after securing a substantial contract from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. This order bolsters HFCL's standing i...