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The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
Auto companies stick to fast lane in pay hikes, tooExpect substantial salary increases in India's auto sector, with average hikes projected at 10.3% in 2026, surpassing the general corporate...
Buffer stocks, imports to keep pulse prices steadyPulse prices are set to remain steady until December, defying concerns over delayed sowing and rainfall. Ample government reserves, coupled...
Hong Kong's AUM hits record $5.4 trillion on 193% rise in inflowsHong Kong has taken numerous steps to attract wealth in recent years, an attempt to rebound after the city lost some of its allure in the w...
Clouds over kharif sowing: Met sees below-normal rain in JulyJuly brings a worrying forecast for India as monsoon rains are predicted to be below normal, falling short of 94% of the long-term average....
June manufacturing PMI hits 3-month low on weak export & biz ordersThe HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) compiled by S&P Global fell to 54.2 in June from 55 in May. It stood at 58.4 in June 2025.
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
India's manufacturing growth slows in Q1 as West Asia conflict weighs: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slower growth phase in the April-June quarter of FY27, influenced by the West Asia conflict. Whi...
India's manufacturing growth expected to moderate in April-June due to West Asia crisis: FICCIIndian manufacturing growth is set to slow in the first quarter of FY27, with a FICCI survey revealing muted business sentiment. This moder...
Manufacturing growth seen moderating in Q1 as West Asia crisis weighs on sentiment: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slowdown in April-June FY27, influenced by West Asia tensions impacting business confidence. Des...
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
Sovereign investors with $29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fearsGlobal financial giants managing $29 trillion are pivoting towards energy assets and infrastructure, seeking portfolio resilience amidst es...
Big Four rethink partnership as AI changes the gameIndia's Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, and EY, have surpassed 1,000 partners each, driven by rapid expansion, especially in tech...
The emperor's new biomarker? Another wearable for us to evaluateA new wearable biomarker, 'Entropy,' measuring body energy consumption, has stirred the bio-hacking community. While the name is catchy, th...
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
India's asset wealth management AUM projected to reach US$ 1.7 trillion by 2030: PwC reportIndia’s asset and wealth management industry is projected to reach US$1.7 trillion in AUM by 2030, driven by rising retail participation, g...
MoSPI releases discussion paper to identify apt method to compile coal monetary asset accountsIndia's Ministry of Statistics has released a discussion paper on valuing coal assets monetarily, aligning with UN environmental accounting...
Amit Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to bypass middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmersUnion Minister Amit Shah has directed Nafed and NCCF to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, aiming to cut out middlemen and ...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...