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War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...18 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Buy, Sell or Hold: Goldman Sachs remains neutral on Tata Motors; Nuvama maintains buy on HULBrokerages show selective optimism amidst market jitters. Goldman Sachs backs Shyam Metalics & Energy with a 10% upside target, anticipatin...18 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- ‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...17 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...16 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- World's top miners BHP, Rio Tinto see India emerging as steel's next growth frontier beyond ChinaGlobal mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are focusing on India for future steel demand. India's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure project...16 Jun, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
- Unemployment rate hits 11-month high of 5.5% in MayIndia's unemployment rate climbed to a high in May. Rural joblessness saw a significant rise, reaching a 12-month peak. Urban unemployment ...15 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Trump approval rating crashes to historic low among rural Americans, including those who voted for Republican PresidentTrump approval rating: U.S. President won rural voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in the 2020 election and 25 poi...14 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
- Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsIn a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The...14 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...12 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- India to remain fastest-growing major economy at 6.6 pc in FY27, down from 7.2 last year: World BankIndia will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy. Growth is projected to slow to 6.6 percent in fiscal year 2026-27. This modera...11 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- CNG momentum to stay robust through FY27, Morbi PNG demand set for all-time highCNG vehicle registrations and industrial gas utilization are poised for remarkable growth. With CNG vehicles presenting significant cost be...10 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM 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
- India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially wea...07 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
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