Month: August 2026
India’s strong economic momentum continues despite global uncertainties, says Chief Economic Adviser
New Delhi: Chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran Monday said the domestic economic momentum is very strong in the near term even as uncertainties remain…
Economy Stable Despite Global Turbulence; El Nino Risks Loom: Finance Ministry report
New Delhi: India’s economic activity, inflation and external position have remained “relatively stable” despite external risks, and the external sector remains well-positioned to absorb the…
More ‘predictable’ rules sought in Brazil to boost pharma trade
New Delhi: India has sought a more predictable regulatory environment in Brazil to boost exports of pharmaceutical goods, saying it can contribute to the availability…
Realty, retail & wholesale trade lead services expansion in June
New Delhi: India’s services sector recorded broad-based growth in June, with 18 of 19 tracked segments expanding and eight registering double-digit gains, according to the…
Apr-July fiscal gap touches 26.8% of full-year target
New Delhi: The Centre’s fiscal deficit in April-July of FY27 was ₹4.55 lakh crore or 26.8% of the Budget Estimate for the full financial year,…
S&P 500 September outlook: Key risks investors should watch as stocks near record high
The S&P 500 is entering September near a record high. The index has remained within 2% of its record high of more than 7,800 throughout…
Take a bow, this is grown-up GDP: India’s 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 defies expectations, boosting economic outlook
When the going gets tough, it shouldn’t get too tough to be enthusiastic. India pulled through a bruising quarter with its now customary sangfroid, delivering…
India’s services exports rise 13.4% to USD 38.25 billion in July: RBI
New Delhi: India’s services exports rose 13.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 38.25 billion in July 2026, according to data released by the Reserve Bank…
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry Report
New Delhi: India’s food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major contributors to…
Stock market falls as Iran tensions return; Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq drop
US stocks fell on Monday as tensions between the US and Iran returned to the markets. The three major US indexes moved lower after the…