World Bank flags oil, El Niño and global market risks to growthThe World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. Indi...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Consumer demand revives, but D-Mart shares plunge amid e-commerce fearsConsumer demand gained momentum for companies like Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in the second quarter. Retailers including D-Mart an...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Zee5 launches Clips with Google Cloud to turn movies, shows into AI-powered short videosZee5 has launched an AI-driven feature called Clips to enhance content discovery through short videos. This feature processes long-form con...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Strong macro show takes shape in Q2 before festive rushIndia's economy is experiencing significant growth, highlighted by a 14.7% increase in goods and services tax collections in September. Car...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
India power demand jumps 11% in September to record 269 GW peak amid deficit monsoonIndia’s power consumption rose 11.3% year-on-year to 162 billion units in September, driven by cooling and irrigation demand amid a deficit...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Fuel-efficiency rules 2027: How CAFE-III norms will affect EVs, hybrids, small cars & petrol vehiclesIndia’s CAFE-III norms will come into force from April 1, 2027, tightening fleet-wide fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle manufac...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
India power shortfall hits three-year peak despite higher coal burnIndia experienced significant power shortages in September, attributed to an increase in industrial consumption and low rainfall. Coal-fire...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Corporate credit profile remains strong in H1FY27 despite West Asia conflict: Ind RaIndian companies' credit profiles showed resilience during the first half of fiscal year 2026-27. Despite the energy shock from the West As...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Nuvoco, Clean Max tie up for clean energy projectNuvoco Vistas Corp has engaged in a partnership with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions for a renewable project. This initiative involves a ...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Exports, rising power demand to support manufacturing growth despite rural weakness: ICICI BankIndia's manufacturing sector is projected to grow, supported by increased exports and a strengthening investment cycle. Industrial producti...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Why is Trump administration looking to implement new lower fuel economy standards in US?New lower vehicle fuel economy standards are being set by the Trump administration. The move will reduce the technology costs of the automa...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Double-decker electric AC bus service from September 28: Gorakhpur-Maharajganj passengers get a new travel option; here’s all you need to knowA new double-decker AC electric bus service between Gorakhpur and Maharajganj will begin from September 28 following a successful trial run...
27 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Adani's Dhamra Port becomes India’s first large private multi-cargo port to run fully on renewable electricityDhamra Port in Odisha has achieved a milestone by transitioning to fully renewable electricity, aligning with Adani Ports and Special Econo...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Coal to supply half of India’s power through 2035-36 as demand surgesIndia expects coal to generate half of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand. The Ministry of Power emphasizes the need for...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Govt starts consultation to develop indigenous chips, modules for power gridsAccording to details shared by MeitY on its website, the initiative aims to build domestic capability across the power semiconductor value ...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.18 PM IST