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...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Assam flood update: CM met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and discussed flood relief, recovery effortsAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and discussed flood...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texa...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Sunil Bharti Mittal hopeful of India-US trade deal in coming weeksBharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal expressed strong optimism for an India-US trade agreement within weeks, highlighting its im...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India's June factory growth slips to second-weakest since mid-2022 as demand softens, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing sector experienced its second-slowest growth in four years during June, primarily due to a slowdown in demand for goo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
DGFT extends enhanced export insurance cover for West Asia shipments till September 30Indian exporters shipping to West Asia will benefit from extended enhanced insurance cover against payment defaults until September 30, 202...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
India seeks EU scrap export relief as curbs threaten trade pact gainsIndia has urged the European Union to reconsider planned restrictions on metal scrap exports. Steel and aluminium producers fear these curb...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Don't let AI chip off the old blockThe soaring demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence is leading to significant shortages that are affecting various indust...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Indian refiners unlikely to rush for Iranian oil despite temporary US sanctions waiver, says analystIndian refiners are unlikely to sharply raise purchases of Iranian crude despite a 60-day US sanctions waiver, as uncertainty over its dura...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Engineering goods exports top US$12.31 billion in May, highest ever monthly exports despite West Asia conflictWe are positive that with the proper guidance of the Government, we will be able to achieve the desired export target of US$ 250 billion by...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Govt panel to meet industry on June 30 to review SEZ reformsA government panel is set to meet industry leaders on June 30 to explore ways to boost India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Discussions w...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
FTA impact, import substitution, rupee payments at SEZ reforms panel meet June 30A government committee reviewing India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy will hold a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to examine how free ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST