Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventionsNageswaran said the issue should be looked at sensibly rather than on an emotional plane and the question that needs to be asked is if it i...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Sectoral and thematic fund inflows plunge 67% to Rs 647 crore. Are investors turning away from thematic bets?Sectoral and thematic mutual fund inflows saw a significant drop in May, falling by 67%. This decline suggests investors are moving away fr...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India's strong growth keeps state finances stable despite deficits, rising debt: S&PIndia's robust economic expansion is shielding state finances from worsening. Despite ongoing spending needs and revenue gaps, strong growt...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
US stocks: Oracle shares tumbles 12% as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investorsOracle faced a sharp decline in stock prices on Thursday, triggering alarms among investors who are anxious about the company’s escalating ...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
EV push to absorb over Rs 24,000 cr of automakers' capex in two years as electric car adoption accelerates: CrisilIndian passenger vehicle makers are expected to invest over Rs 24,000 crore in electric vehicles out of a planned Rs 60,000 crore capex acr...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debtOracle, which has major deals to build data centers for customers such as Meta Platforms and OpenAI, is working to position itself as a ma...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: India should not only be resilient but also be antifragileIndia faces significant global uncertainty and external challenges. Despite strong economic growth and improved financial stability, domest...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Avoid broad market bets now; focus on these 3 sectors instead: Shibani Sircar KurianIndian stock markets face ongoing volatility from West Asian geopolitical events. Despite this, earnings prospects remain strong. Investors...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Hindustan Zinc plans Rs 50k-crore capex pipeline for next 5 yearsHindustan Zinc will invest ₹40,000-50,000 crore in the next five years. This will double refined metal capacity and ore production. Metal r...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Cement firms do well amid strain, but face capacity testCement companies saw strong volume growth in Q4 FY26, fueled by construction and government spending. Despite rising costs impacting margin...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit goal at 4.4% of GDP despite revenue and global pressuresIn a commendable feat, the Indian government has hit its FY26 fiscal deficit goal of 4.4% of GDP, largely due to prudent expenditure manage...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
India meets FY26 fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP; revenue deficit at 1.55%India's fiscal deficit reached the budgeted 4.4% of GDP for fiscal 2026. This eases immediate government finance worries. However, the focu...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST