Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Dollar steadies on ceasefire prospects, PPI eases pressure on FedThe dollar strengthened Friday after President Trump's decision to cancel planned attacks on Iran, suggesting a potential ceasefire deal. T...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
ECB hikes interest rate by 25 bps, first since 2023 to tame Iran war inflationThe European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.25 percent, marking its first hike since 2023. This mo...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Bond traders keep bets on Fed hike in 2026Bond traders maintain expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike by year-end, despite a softer US core inflation reading. This e...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation dataThe dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Dollar hovers around two-month high as Iran-Israel truce hangs in balanceThe US dollar is strong, nearing a two-month peak. Middle East tensions are fueling demand for the dollar. Traders are also betting on the ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
ECB to hike rates as Mideast war pushes up inflationThe European Central Bank is poised to raise interest rates for the first time in two and a half years, driven by escalating inflation fuel...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Gold price target prediction: What could be likely gold rate throughout 2026?Gold rate: Three main factors stand out, namely increased central bank purchases, strong retail demand by the top two buyers China and Indi...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST