Month: May 2026
Government’s foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement
New Delhi: The government’s wheat and rice reserves held in Food Corporation of India (FCI) godowns rose to 604.02 lakh tonnes as of April 1,…
Standstill in India gold imports drags on, threatens supply
Indian banks have been unable to import gold and silver for five weeks, an unusually long halt that’s pushing up domestic prices and threatening shortages…
India’s exports rise 4.6% to hit all-time high of $863 bn in FY26 despite global headwinds
New Delhi, The country’s goods and services exports rose 4.6 per cent to an all-time high of USD 863.11 billion during 2025-26, up from USD…
ADB warns Asian economies against broad fuel subsidies, tax cuts amid oil price risks
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday warned Asian economies against implementing broad fuel subsidies and cutting excise duties, noting that such measures could strain public…
Bad government statistics can cost the economy billions
THE LIFE of American government beancounters is tough, and not just at cocktail parties. Now they have a hard time persuading people to talk to…
Resilient, not shock-free: India charts path through war jitters
India’s economy is beginning to feel the tremors of the West Asia conflict, as rising oil prices, disrupted trade routes and volatile capital flows ripple…
One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026: Putting AI-first innovation in focus
Apply nowIn India’s fast-evolving startup ecosystem, early-stage innovation often struggles to find the spotlight it deserves. While funding rounds and valuations dominate headlines, many promising…
A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrums
A component that makes up less than 1% of production costs could end up derailing entire factories if policy missteps persist, a new report has…
DeepSeek nears $45 billion valuation as China’s ‘big fund’ leads investment talks, FT reports
Synopsis China’s biggest state-backed semiconductor investment vehicle, China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, is in talks to lead the financing of DeepSeek’s first fundraising that…
Grocery delivery startup Apna Mart culls 10% of staff, moves base to Gurugram
Accel and Peak XV-backed grocery delivery startup Apna Mart has trimmed its headcount by 10% due to AI adoption in business operations and a decision…