Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
India consumer inflation likely breached RBI's 4% target in June, poll showsIndia's consumer inflation likely breached the central bank's target in June. Higher food and fuel prices added to cost pressures for consu...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
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 ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay highUS retail sales significantly exceeded expectations in May, climbing 0.9 percent to $763.7 billion, driven by a substantial 3.4 percent inc...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
28 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
India emerges APAC’s top bet for real estate returns across sectors: CBRE surveyIndia leads Asia Pacific in real estate yields across all asset classes. Global investors are actively deploying capital into Indian real e...
21 May, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
SBI Q4 profit rises 6%, investors cautious over bond yield impactState Bank of India achieved its second-highest annual corporate profit, reaching ₹83,299 crore. Despite robust loan growth, investor senti...
09 May, 2026, 07.25 AM 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
Affluent India shifts to experience-led spending, travel accounts for 58% of discretionary wallet: ReportIndia's wealthy are spending more on experiences, especially travel. This shift means consumption is more about personal identity than just...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Euro area business activity sagsEuro area business activity contracted as the services sector weakened due to the Middle East war, while US retail sales surged, indicating...
26 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
India to conduct another household survey before changing CPI: OfficialsIndia will conduct a survey of household consumption and retailers to revise the consumer price index (CPI), with initial findings showing ...
27 Feb, 2024, 04.41 PM IST