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China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil marketsChina's fuel demand has unexpectedly dropped significantly, with gasoline and diesel sales falling as consumers shift to electric vehicles ...
Meta-Reliance AI hub; SAP CEO on India's AI edgeMeta has tapped Reliance for India AI data centre. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
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...
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
India can grow over 8% despite oil shocks, crude impact overblown in narrative: World Bank execIndia's economy shows strong growth, defying fears of oil price shocks. Neelkanth Mishra, World Bank Executive Director, states India is we...
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
RBI MPC: A challenge Shaktikanta Das contained may be resurfacing againIndia's central bank, the RBI, confronts a new inflation challenge. Rising oil prices and supply disruptions threaten to undo recent progre...
Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebookThe Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are bein...
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...
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
Why are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices surge as Iran talks stall and supply concerns returnWhy are oil prices up today and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices moved higher after Iran susp...
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...
Rising prices may hit festive smartphone demand, dent annual sales by up to 30%: ReportSmartphone prices are rising in India. This could cause many buyers to delay purchases or buy used phones. Annual sales might drop signific...
Rising prices may hit 54 pc of festive smartphone demand, denting annual sales by up to 30 pcIndian consumers may delay buying new smartphones or opt for used devices if prices continue rising. This trend could significantly impact ...
Global Markets: Australian shares log best day in seven weeks on Gulf peace hopesThe stock index rose a meagre 0.8% for May, bringing to a close a volatile month marked by conflicting reports of progress on a potential ...
RBI's dividend gives Govt fiscal breathing space amid crude oil pressures: Kotak Securities Anindya BanerjeeThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore is expected to directly repair the government's balance shee...
RBI, rating firms assess Iran war risks on Indian companiesThe Reserve Bank of India is proactively assessing potential borrower stress due to the US-Iran conflict, engaging with local credit rating...
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...