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North America once had 400 million beavers, nearly wiped out by the 1900s; they are now helping shield wildfire-prone stream corridors in northeastern Washington from flamesBeavers, once a dominant presence in North America, shaped resilient ecosystems that thrived as they created vast wetland habitats. Their n...
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
FTAs alone won’t make India a manufacturing power: GTRI’s Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the GulfGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its s...
Nuvama initiates Buy call on Vedanta Aluminium shares, expects profitability to exceed historical average. Here's whyNuvama Institutional Equities and Motilal Oswal Financial Services have initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium with 'Buy' ratings and targ...
How to strengthen Indian rupee without a rate hikeThe Indian Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar since early 2025. Measures were introduced to boost capital inflows an...
India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...
PM Modi appeal impact: Gold import growth down substantially in MayGold imports saw a significant slowdown in May, a welcome development following Prime Minister Modi's calls to curb consumption. This decel...
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gapBangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged China to reduce the trade gap and diversify exports during his Beijing visit. He sought su...
Peace in West Asia expected to boost order book of Indian exporters: Industry body FIEOThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said that the conflict in West Asia suppressed India's trade volume, with exports to t...
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgatesIndia's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...
Northeast’s rise under PM Modi is one of India’s biggest success stories: Sarbananda SonowalThe Northeast region of India has transformed into a major economic growth hub; significant investments in infrastructure, digital connecti...
India's current account deficit to stand at 1.8% of GDP for FY27: ICICI Bank Global Market ReportIndia is expected to see a current account deficit of 1.8 per cent of GDP in FY27 as against around 2 per cent projected earlier. This adju...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
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...
India-Oman CEPA to strengthen energy security, trade resilience and export growth: ReportIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement begins June 1, 2026. This pact will significantly boost trade and energy secu...
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...
India's demand-side push could build USD 37.8 billion forex shield as high oil prices threaten fiscal stability: Brickwork RatingsWith crude prices likely to stay above USD 100 per barrel for the rest of 2026 and the rupee under pressure near INR 95/USD, Brickwork Rati...
India-US trade deal lifts a dark prong of global uncertainty, says Revenue SecretaryIndia and the US have reached a breakthrough trade deal, significantly easing global uncertainty for India's trade outlook. The agreement, ...
India looks to shift sourcing of synthetic fibre & apples to US in effort to narrow trade surplusIndia is considering shifting the sourcing of certain products from countries like Turkey, New Zealand, and China to the US in an effort to...