Big four-tracking push! Railways to expand on 7 high-density routes - why it matters
India’s seven high-density railway routes, covering about 11,000 km, are being expanded to four tracks to handle more passenger and freight ...
Gold price prediction today: Where are gold prices headed? Check outlook for August 31, 2026 week
Gold price prediction today: The medium-term case for investment in gold remains intact, despite recent fall in prices, says Manav Modi, Sen...
India’s economy set for 7-7.2% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: EY
India's economy is poised for significant growth in FY27, with forecasts suggesting an expansion between 7 and 7.2 percent. This anticip...
Iran war at 6 months: Who gained, who lost the most economically
Six months into the war, global economic fears have not fully materialized. Oil prices surged initially but have since eased from their pea...
GST Council meeting on Sept 12: Easier registration, automated cancellations on agenda
On September 12, the GST Council will convene to streamline the business registration process, focusing significantly on companies that exce...
US job data: Labor dept lowers employment growth by 79,000, private sector cut by 178,000
In a recent update from the Bureau of Labour Statistics, US employment growth forecasts have been lowered for the year concluding in March 2...
India's hotel sector likely to gain momentum in H2FY27 on strong leisure demand
India's hotel sector anticipates stronger growth in the second half of fiscal year twenty twenty seven. Robust domestic leisure demand a...
Nepal may need nearly a tenth of its economy to rebuild after devastating floods
Nepal's finance minister estimates flood reconstruction costs between four and five billion dollars. This devastating flood killed over...
From Suez to Russia’s Arctic: Why India, China are betting on Northern Sea Route & why it matters
India’s interest in the Northern Sea Route is being shaped by two factors: its commercial potential and the need to broaden trade connectivi...
Jio Platforms gets Sebi nod for $3.8bn IPO, potentially India’s biggest listing
Jio Platforms secured Sebi approval for its substantial $3.8 billion initial public offering. This significant approval paves the way for I...
Oil prices today: Crude heads for weekly losses as Hormuz flows remain choppy
Oil prices remained largely steady on Friday. Both Brent and WTI benchmarks were set for sharp weekly declines. Stalled US-Iran diplomatic t...
Govt achieves 78% of FY27 disinvestment, asset monetisation target in 5 months
The government has raised over Rs 62,000 crore through disinvestment and asset monetisation. This figure represents 78% of the full-year bud...
The big Indian IT sector shake-up: GCCs are hiring more than traditional tech; who is getting the jobs?
Global Capability Centres or GCCs which are essentially specialised offshore units of multinational companies are fast absorbing talent from...
MBA degree is paying more than engineering: Top 10 B-schools offer Rs 27.4 lakh average, while the salary premium of MBAs over engineering is set to rise from 52% to 59%
MBA roles for the class of 2026 offered average salaries that were 52% higher than those for engineering positions. The gap is expected to g...
Taxpayers alert! Weak rupee may push foreign assets above Rs 1 cr, raising tax bill
In fact, the rupee’s decline over the years, strict valuation requirements and the fact that many amounts exceed the prescribed lower limits...
Why India’s rice exports to Iran may survive Trump's sanctions threat
India's rice exports to Iran are expected to continue despite tougher US sanctions. Demand from Iran remains firm for food security rea...
India’s 1st hydrogen train travels 6,000 km; cuts 36,444 kg CO2 emissions
India’s first hydrogen train consists of 10 coaches and can accommodate 2,600 passengers. It operates between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana wi...
Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are rising? Check August 26, 2026 outlook
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are showing a positive bias, and while short-term news related fluctuations may occur, the long-ter...
Sugar prices cool 18% after hitting record high, ex-mill rates fall to Rs 55 per kg
Following a surge in sugar prices to unprecedented levels last week, the market is now experiencing a decline. Government interventions aime...
Why Trump may have to target China to make its Iran 'economic D-Day' work
China is the biggest buyer of Iranian crude - around 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow to China. Will Trump’s secondary sanctions threat agains...
‘Gut punch’: What Trump’s new $103,265 H-1B visa fee proposal means for Indian aspirants
The H-1B programme enables US employers to hire foreign workers trained in specialised fields. It provides for 65,000 visas each year, along...
‘75% global trade will be covered’: India negotiating trade deals with 8-9 more groups of countries
Speaking to business representatives from India and Japan, Goyal said India has a sizeable domestic market while also opening itself to the ...
Gold price prediction today: Worst of gold price dips over? Check outlook for August 24, 2026 week
Gold price prediction today: Looking ahead, market participants will closely monitor further developments in US Treasury operations, fiscal ...
$40tn debt, $1.8tn deficit: Why US fiscal strain is worrying global markets
US public debt has now surpassed forty trillion dollars, and the fiscal deficit continues to widen. Rising Treasury yields are emerging as ...
Gold, silver prices likely to extend gains next week as investors await US data
Gold and silver prices are poised for further gains next week. Investors await crucial US inflation and economic data releases. Geopolitical...
Collections under RBI's dollar swap scheme exceed $72.8 billion
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Amrit Bharat 3.0: AC coaches with Vande Bharat-style features for common man soon. Why it matters
Introduced in 2023, over 60-plus Amrit Bharat trains run across the Indian Railways network. The fares are around Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometre...
NBFCs stay on growth track as asset quality remains stable: Report
Non-banking financial companies anticipate steady growth ahead. Credit demand remains robust despite global geopolitical uncertainties. NBFC...
29 states vs Meta: How a landmark child safety trial could reshape Facebook, Insta
Twenty-nine US states are suing Meta, alleging exploitative product design targeting young users. The lawsuit claims Meta concealed internal...
SBI cash withdrawal rules change from October 1: Rs 15 fee after four free transactions
SBI customers will face charges for cash withdrawals exceeding four free monthly transactions. A fee of Rs 15 plus GST applies to Basic Sav...
Why India is betting $1.2 billion on homegrown construction equipment
India plans a $1.2 billion incentive scheme for advanced equipment manufacturing. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on China for criti...
Gold price prediction: Gold is rally, but should you buy? Check August 21, 2026 outlook
MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a firm bullish bias, with prices holding near Rs 1,60,900 after extending their recent uptre...
NSE shares may trade on its platform under 'permitted-to-trade' route: Report
The National Stock Exchange is considering a groundbreaking move to trade its own shares directly on its platform, potentially skipping the ...
Pakistan seeks $10 billion facility from US, submits bid to Treasury Department; here's why
Pakistan has struggled with external payment pressures for years and came close to default in 2023 before securing timely assistance from th...
Overseas remittance in focus: I-T uncovers Rs 1.29 lakh crore trail - money sent to China, UAE & more
The probe comes as the rupee remains under significant pressure. The Reserve Bank of India has been regularly selling dollars in the foreign...
India becomes least-favoured Asian stock market in BofA survey - why fund managers are underweight
The survey identified the absence of clear exposure to artificial intelligence as the biggest concern for Indian equities, followed by weak ...
Northern Sea Route in focus: India eyes first cargo ship along Arctic Route to Russia - why it matters
Located along Russia’s Arctic coastline, Arkhangelsk lies on the Northern Dvina River and serves as a major cargo centre connected to the No...
Trump tariffs: India seeks WTO consultations over 50% US duties quota on quartz surface imports
In its August 14 communication to the WTO, New Delhi said it has a "substantial interest" in the matter and suggested that the con...
Gold price prediction today: Will gold continue its rally? Check August 18, 2026 outlook
Spot gold extended its weekly winning streak to the second straight week in the week ending August 14. It closed 0.70% higher for the week a...
Wary of risks, Asian refiners want Saudi Aramco’s shipments to be picked outside Red Sea
Yanbu has become increasingly important to Saudi Arabia as it seeks to maintain crude shipments after the war disrupted traffic through the ...
Trump admin crackdown: Indian techies see biggest hit as US green card approvals plunge sharply
The approval rate for EB-1A, the US green card category meant for individuals with extraordinary ability, has dropped sharply in FY26, with ...
Stocks to buy: What's the outlook for Nifty for August 17-August 21 week? Check list of top stock recommendations
Stock market recommendations: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and 360 One Wam have been identified by Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical Research and...
Market recap: Top 5 firms lose Rs 1 lakh crore in market value; TCS, Reliance suffer biggest hit
Last week witnessed a downturn in Indian stock markets, with five out of the top ten firms experiencing notable decreases in market capitali...
India cooks up LPG safety net: Govt fixes refinery-wise output targets; Reliance gets biggest quota
India is establishing production benchmarks for its refineries and upstream firms, aimed at fortifying the domestic LPG supply system. Relia...
From GST reform to GCCs: How India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036
India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with reforms. Services will drive this expansion, contributing over 65% of the GDP. A 20-st...
Smartphone to be locked for missed EMI? RBI’s new rules for lenders, defaulting borrowers explained
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device...
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