Where's the GDP debate? The world is raising a toast to IndiaIndia’s 7.8% growth has the world taking notice. Fitch, S&P and Moody’s have all raised their forecasts, even as questions over the GDP num...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
A hotter planet: August heat smashes climate recordsEarth experienced its hottest month ever in August, surpassing climate thresholds. This extreme heat resulted from human-caused climate cha...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Nilgiris tea production hit by severe drought, El Nino conditions; green leaf supply drops sharplySevere drought conditions in Nilgiris have drastically reduced green tea leaf supply. Tea factories are experiencing significant revenue lo...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and an upside potential of up to 17%You might ask: Why does it matter to India? In actual fact, it matters not only to India, but to the whole world. Yes, we are talking of an...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation for Rs 25 crore Uttam Kumar Film Centre in New TownWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari initiated a new film centre project. This centre will feature two large cinema halls and post-p...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
PM Modi calls for greater adoption of water-saving technologiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi urged urban bodies to address water challenges from population growth. He advocated for increased adoption of ...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
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...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Escorts Kubota shares rally 3% after August tractor sales rise 19% YoYEscorts Kubota shares rallied nearly 3% after the company reported a 19.1% year-on-year rise in August tractor sales, driven by strong dome...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Post-pandemic trend: Strong divergence in corporate profit vs investment math captures policy attentionPost-Covid, corporate profits have beaten the pace of investment recovery in a major way. Companies are reaping greater returns from their ...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Weak monsoon, West Asia risks cloud July-Sept FMCG demandConsumer goods demand faces challenges from a weak monsoon and rising inflation. FMCG volumes saw a slight slowdown in the recent quarter, ...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
From sugar exports to imports: What’s behind India’s policy U-turn?The policy shift raises questions over whether 2025-26 production and stock estimates were too optimistic.
22 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
July core growth down to 5.4% as iron ore, power lose steamIndia’s core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June, with weaker iron ore, steel and electricity output and contractions in f...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....
20 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST