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India manufacturing PMI falls to 5-year low in August as demand weakensIndian manufacturing faced its lowest growth rate in five years during August, characterized by a slowdown in output and new orders amid di...
7.8% slam dunk! 'Dead' economy proved to be quite alive and kickingIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, beating RBI’s 7% forecast and the 7.1% Reuters poll median despite an oil shock, geopolitical tensions an...
Geopolitical shocks are forcing companies to rethink procurement intelligence: Claight CEOGeopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty and repeated supply-chain disruptions are pushing global companies to move from periodic procurem...
India's factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI showsIndia’s manufacturing growth slowed to a five-year low in August as weak demand dragged new orders and output lower, while factory employme...
India rides out West Asia storm as GDP grows 7.8% in April-June quarterIndia's economy demonstrated remarkable strength with a 7.8% growth rate in the June quarter, outpacing earlier estimates and navigating th...
China factory output falls second straight monthThe manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 49.8 in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, remaining below...
Why FIIs could continue moving out of largecaps and into mid and smallcaps: Motilal's Rajat RajgarhiaIf you look at India over a long period, the country has done well. However, the past two or three years have presented several challenges,...
MeitY eyes R&D guidelines rejig for capital efficiency, industry linksThe move comes after the parliamentary standing committee on communications & information technology has repeatedly prodded the Ministry to...
Nifty mega caps are going nowhere. Why Samco CIO Umesh Mehta put 75% of his Flexicap fund beyond largecapsMutual Fund CIO Umesh Mehta says Nifty mega caps may remain subdued as institutional ownership limits fresh buying and earnings momentum sh...
"We do not merely follow rules; we make rules": Rajnath Singh on India's growing global statureIndia now commands global attention and shapes international rules, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The nation is achieving si...
Karnataka MSMEs employ 2.3 crore people, contribute 8.3% to GSDP: Chief SecretaryThe government’s priority is to improve the ease of doing business, strengthen infrastructure, build a skilled workforce and connect local ...
Industrial output grows 6.7% in JulyIndia's industrial output saw a 6.7% growth in July. Manufacturing output increased by 7.3% year-on-year during the same period. Electricit...
Off with offset training wheelsDefence offset obligations are largely unfulfilled, prompting a policy review. New defence acquisition procedures replace offsets with indi...
Convening India's brightest minds: The Bharat Life Sciences Award’s Innovation Summit to spotlight life sciencesIndia sets its sights on becoming a frontrunner in innovation within the life sciences arena. The Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 aims to h...
Tea industry seeks Rs 113 crore annual package to revive Darjeeling sectorThe Indian Tea Association seeks government aid for tea industry revival. Financial and regulatory reforms are proposed for Darjeeling and ...
Second half of year to ring in new jobs, say HR leadersMost senior HR leaders expect new job creation in the second half of 2026. Nearly all anticipate continued hiring activity over the next si...
ET WLF 2026: Indian AI talent could use Dubai as global launchpad, says Mohammad Ali Rashed LootahDubai seeks to become a hub for Indian AI talent to access wider markets. An AI corridor between Dubai and Bengaluru is being developed. Th...
Global energy event poised to unlock Rs 45,000 crore investment potential for India's power sectorA global energy event in New Delhi next month aims to unlock significant investment. The three-day Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India & Ind...
Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice PresidentIndia's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significan...
The next export story: A $50 billion prize India can't afford to missIndia’s telecom equipment exports remain small at about $0.6-1 billion a year, while imports are four to five times higher. A new NITI Aayo...