India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Nifty at 25,900 by March 2027? Nomura cites key catalysts to watch out forIndian stocks have seen a sharp fall. Nomura predicts the Nifty will climb almost 11% to reach 25,900 by March 2027. This optimism stems fr...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
A ₹3 lakh crore rain check? India’s monsoon now comes with a Hormuz fine printIndia’s fertiliser supply chain is under strain as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Go for making products usually imported: Piyush GoyalIndian manufacturers are being urged to identify goods that can be produced locally, aiming to reduce reliance on imports. Minister Piyush ...
19 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threatsCanada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wave...
16 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India-Russia discuss energy, trade and global tensions as BRICS ministers gather in DelhiExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for productive talks. They discussed bilateral cooperatio...
15 May, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Nifty to hit 42,000 by 2028? New paper that studied market cycles says it's possible if these factors alignA CNI InfoXchange study projects the Nifty could surpass 42,000 by 2028 if sustained foreign investor inflows return. The report highlights...
15 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
India losing investor attention to Asia’s AI-electronics surge, says DBS economistGlobal capital is shifting towards electronics and AI in Asia. India's foreign direct investment slowdown is not a major concern. Asia's ex...
14 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
FDI slowdown in India not a source of alarm, says DBS chief economistIn a landscape where global capital is increasingly directed towards the booming electronics and AI industries in Asia, the recent dip in I...
14 May, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Iran war could drag India's GDP growth to 6.5% this fiscal, says CII president Rajiv MemaniIndia's economic growth forecast for this fiscal year is around 7 percent. This projection depends on the Iran war ending soon. If the conf...
06 May, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
India's military expenditure rose by 8.9% to USD 92.1 bln in 2025: Report says global spending surged 2.9%Global military spending surged to USD 2887 billion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth. India ranked fifth, increasin...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST