India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Why is US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as inflation hits three-year high and Iran tensions shake Wall Street - Nvidia, Amazon and technology stocks leading today's declineUS stock market is under pressure again. Investors woke up to another sharp decline in the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq after fresh inflat...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Why are oil prices up, while gold, silver prices down today along with upcoming US stock market futures crash? US attack, Iran tensions, inflation fears and market reaction explainedWhy are oil prices up, while gold, silver prices down today along with upcoming US stock market futures crash? Global markets moved in diff...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
India eyes more FDI, speed up divestment, asset monetisation as economy faces external risksIndia's government is set to accelerate reforms, focusing on attracting foreign investment and divesting assets. This strategy aims to main...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Will your gold investments be impacted as HDFC, ICICI and Tata mutual funds stop fresh high-value ETF investments?Major mutual fund houses, including HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India and Tata Mutual Fund, have temporarily restricted large investment...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
First goes the Fed dot, then guidance - and then a hike?The Federal Reserve's interest rate forecasts, known as the dot plot, might be removed. This change could signal a shift in policy under th...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Indian steelmakers grapple with resurgence of cheap Chinese importsChinese steel exports to India surged in April, reaching a two-year peak. This influx of cheaper steel, including hot-rolled coils and stai...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
GDP growth likely eased in January-March quarter on softer external demandIndia's economic growth is projected to have eased to 7.2% in Q1 2026, as weaker external demand and industrial activity tempered strong go...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Fed's Bowman says extended energy shock could drive shift in policy outlookShe said she was "optimistic" that once the war is over, supply disruptions will end and there will be a "temporary" impact on inflation an...
29 May, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
US Stock Market: Hawkish Fed voices grow louder amid energy-driven inflation surgeA growing split is seen among US Federal Reserve officials. Some policymakers warn that interest rates might need to increase again. This c...
29 May, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
A scorching Asian summer will add to risk of surging gas pricesGlobal gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
US companies, shamed by Trump, tiptoe into $166 billion tariff refund raceAfter a landmark Supreme Court ruling, U.S. businesses are strategically striving to salvage billions in refunds from now-invalid tariffs. ...
24 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
High gold prices, import duty hike to drag jewellery demand: CrisilIndian organized gold jewellery retailers anticipate a 13-15% sales volume decline this fiscal due to high gold prices and import curbs. De...
22 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Cigarette business weakness drags ITC margins in March quarterITC's cigarette business saw lower profits in the March quarter due to increased taxes. While other areas like FMCG improved, they could no...
22 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
War weighs on global growth with price worries intensifyingGlobal economic momentum is slowing. Businesses face rising inflation pressures due to an energy crunch. Manufacturing and services sectors...
21 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST