After 5-year hot run, luxe car sales may slow downIndia's luxury car market is experiencing its first slowdown in over five years, with sales stalling in early 2026. Heightened global uncer...
RBI nudges banks to offer better forex rates to retail customersThe Reserve Bank of India is pushing banks to offer better foreign exchange rates for individuals and small businesses. A new platform allo...
From Rs 4,900 crore to Rs 41,300 crore: How Sanjeev Bikhchandani turned 135 startups into a 743% return machineSanjeev Bikhchandani's Info Edge has achieved remarkable capital compounding, deploying Rs 4,900 crore across 135 startups since 2007, now ...
Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the waterBoaters face higher fuel costs impacting summer plans. Gas prices are up significantly, affecting everything from pontoon boats to large ya...
$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychologyStarbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear c...
For a few dollars more: Inflation bypass can hurtIndia's central bank holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation. The focus shifts to stabilizing the rupee with a new dollar depo...
The $47 Frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs)How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychology.
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHas a peace deal been agreed on by the US and Iran? Will the fragile ceasefire hold? No one can answer these questions with any certainty. ...
Europe’s banks embrace AI — and confront the price of dependence on US techThe finance industry is rapidly adopting AI, but soaring costs for computing power and AI assistants like Claude are creating financial str...
Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
Dollar near six-week high amid Iran war jittersThe US dollar remains strong near six-week peaks. Traders are watching for a Middle East war resolution and the Federal Reserve's next move...
As Indians buy pricier phones on EMI, OneAssist bets big on protection plansAs smartphones become costlier and increasingly financed through EMIs, device damage is emerging as a new source of household financial str...
Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delightVladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of time...
Iran stock market to reopen today after 80-day closure amid US-Israel-Iran warIran's stock market reopens May 19 after an 80-day closure due to US-Israel conflict. While not a primary economic driver, its resumption o...
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil for 30 days, Bessent saysWashington has extended its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes at sea by 30 days. This move aims to help vulnerable nations access Ru...