Month: May 2026
Not all oil giants are prospering from the Iran war
The third gulf war should, in theory, be a huge blessing for big oil. In January most analysts had expected Brent crude, the global oil-price…
Global demand will be a major revenue driver: newly minted unicorn Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Chandana
Pawan Kumar Chandana, cofounder and chief executive of Skyroot Aerospace, which on Thursday became India’s first spacetech firm to enter the unicorn club, said global…
RBI likely to hold rates in June amid two conflicting objectives, says HSBC Chief India Economist
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces two conflicting objectives before its next interest rate decision in June, as the economy grapples with a potential…
India plans stronger exporter support as Middle East crisis strains trade flows
NEW DELHI: India is planning to raise spending on its key scheme designed to refund local taxes paid on export goods and extend the programme’s…
Indian consumers tighten wallets, stay selective on big-ticket buys as economic uncertainty lingers: Deloitte
Indian consumers are becoming more cautious and value-conscious in their spending behaviour amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, according to the latest edition of Consumer…
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Wired Wisdom: Thoughts on Samsung Wallet, credit cards, and Nuuk’s new Halo
Opening thoughts. Samsung is so far ahead in this game, nobody is even close to competing. Regulatory navigation, persistence and corporate will are the reasons…
Instant house-help startup Pronto bags $20 million as valuation doubles to $200 million
Pronto has raised $20 million (Rs 189 crore) from US-based technology investor Lachy Groom, known for his bets in crypto and software firms, doubling the…
Early-stage tech draws VC interest across aviation, biotech, precision manufacturing
Investors are pursuing early-stage deals in deeptech startups as they continue to stay away from big-ticket commitments, reflecting a strategic focus on small transactions in…
India’s total exports hit record $863 billion in FY26, services surge 8.7%
New Delhi: India’s services exports touched $421.3 billion in FY26, surpassing $418.3 billion estimated earlier, boosting total goods and services exports to a record $863.1…
Pocket FM cuts 100 jobs, moves 2,000 contract employees on Quess Corp’s payroll
Audio series platform Pocket FM has let go of 100 employees, accounting for around 10% of its workforce, two people aware of the developments told…