India, France co-chair Economic & Financial Dialogue, agree to deepen cooperation on critical mineralsIndia and France held their Economic and Financial Dialogue in Aix-en-Provence, co-chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure. Discus...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM SitharamanIndia's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its st...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Sri Lanka, Vietnam upgraded to 'upper-middle income' statusVietnam and the Philippines have officially joined the upper-middle income bracket, a significant upgrade by the World Bank following years...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Standard Chartered processes real-time remittance to India in 37 seconds using Swift's new frameworkStandard Chartered has achieved a world first, processing a cross-border remittance to India in a mere 37 seconds using Swift's new retail ...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4-day France visit to push investments in IndiaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on a crucial visit to France to strengthen economic ties and highlight India's investment poten...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
The more kinds of citizens the merrierThe ongoing football World Cup provides a stark lesson, where nations thrive not by excluding but by embracing as many nationalities as pos...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
India Inc registrations jump 16% in June as investor sentiment reboundsThe number of companies incorporated increased to 19,375 in June from 16,654 a year earlier, according to the latest corporate affairs mini...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion un...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Dragon trails on AI bullet train as stocks shed most since 2001Chinese stocks are experiencing a significant downturn in 2026, with the MSCI China Index plummeting 15%, marking its worst performance glo...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
India signed mobility pacts with 26 countries, says EAM S JaishankarIndia has inked 28 Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreements with 26 nations, with more in the pipeline, External Affairs Minister S Ja...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
India remains fastest-growing major economy; reforms key to sustaining momentum: HUL ChairmanIndia's economy is leading global growth, driven by a young population, robust digital infrastructure, and supportive policies. HUL Chairma...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST