Asia's factory output expands as firms stockpile buffers over Iran war risksAsian factories saw steady growth in May. Companies built up stocks to counter potential supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
China factory activity slows in MayChina's manufacturing activity slowed in May, with the official factory PMI slipping to 50 from 50.3 in April, as a five-day holiday disrup...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
India's prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weatherA sharp difference in day and nighttime temperatures in December and January hurt flowering and fruit setting, while hotter than usual weat...
26 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Charting the Global Economy: Factory activity sags on inflationGlobal economic activity is slowing, with manufacturing contracting in many regions due to persistent inflation and the ongoing energy crun...
24 May, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
L&T opens India's largest skill training institute in PM Modi's hometown VadnagarIndia's largest skill training institute, established by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), was inaugurated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hometown ...
21 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
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Foxconn logs quarterly net profit jump on AI demandTaiwanese tech giant Foxconn saw a 19% profit increase. Artificial intelligence server demand is fueling this growth. The company expects s...
14 May, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadPresident Trump visits China this week. Saudi Aramco reports results amid a fragile situation. Economic data will reveal the Middle East co...
09 May, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar allyAmerican construction unions are now key players in building the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. They are partnering with ...
02 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
China's factory activity expands more as Iran war risks mountChina's factories saw growth for a second month in April. Exporters are shipping goods early, fearing higher costs from the Iran conflict. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiorityUS-Iran war news: Tehran showcased its power over the Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos boarding a cargo ship. This comes after pe...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Global Market: China’s factory-gate prices turn positive after three years as cost pressures mountChina's factory prices are rising again after three years. This marks a shift from falling prices. Higher global commodity costs, driven by...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in MayChina's manufacturing activity fell in May, with the official factory survey showing a decline. Calls for fresh stimulus persist due to the...
31 May, 2024, 07.38 AM IST
China's December factory activity shrinks more than expected, bodes ill for recoveryThe official purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in December from 49.4 the previous month, according to the National Bureau of St...
31 Dec, 2023, 08.42 AM IST
China's factory, services surveys suggest economy struggling to reboundSigns that the world's second-largest economy is struggling to regain traction after narrowly avoiding contraction in the second quarter, c...
30 Sep, 2022, 12.12 PM IST
- WB govt asks Railways to inspect Tata Nano factory site
The West Bengal government has requested the Railways to send a team of officials to inspect the abandoned Tata Nano factory site in Singur...
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