Month: March 2026
In veiled dig at US, Beijing says India and China’s growth built on hard work, not due to foreign generosity
India and China achieved “remarkable” development in the last few decades because of their “hard work” not due to the “generosity” of others, Chinese ambassador…
Iran-India fuel trade begins after strait open sesame. Traffic of ‘friendly’ India can pass, says Araghchi; first LPG cargo due this week
Indian refiners have begun buying Iranian crude oil and LPG after the temporary lifting of US sanctions, to make up for supplies lost due to…
Turkiye lifts objection to IFD pact incorporation
New Delhi: Turkiye on Thursday lifted its objection to the incorporation of the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) agreement in the WTO framework as…
CSR spends up but aspirational districts fail to get bigger share
New Delhi: Spending by eligible listed companies on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has risen sharply over the past decade, but aspirational districts that typically face…
Sugar feels the heat as eateries cook less
New Delhi: India’s sugar consumption slowed this month as major users like restaurants, hotels and large kitchens cut down on cooking amid a shortage of…
At WTO meet, Piyush Goyal says plurilateral agreements must not be imposed
India on Thursday said incorporation of plurilateral outcomes into the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework must be based on consensus and should not impose obligations…
Gulf conflict puts FY27 growth at risk
India’s economic outlook is under increasing pressure from the West Asia conflict, with economists warning of a 50-60 basis point hit to FY27 growth. Elevated…
US mortgage rates jump to 6.38% as Iran war rattles housing market| Business News
US mortgage rates jumped for a fourth straight week, reaching the highest point in six months and dampening prospects for the crucial spring season as…
WTO’s dispute settlement system should be fully functional, says Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: India on Thursday called upon WTO members to work towards making the WTO’s dispute settlement system fully functional, as the current dysfunctional mechanism…
46 pc of CSR spends in Maharashtra, aspirational districts need more attention: Crisil
Mumbai, Maharashtra corners nearly half of companies’ spending on corporate social responsibility, and the 112 most underdeveloped spots flagged by the government as ‘aspirational districts’…