Month: August 2026
Sugar prices remain firm across India despite govt measures to check rise
New Delhi, Sugar prices remained above Rs 60 per kg in most retail markets across the country on Sunday, despite several steps taken by the…
AI offers India big opportunities to boost jobs, living standards: World Bank MD Paschal Donohoe
The global economy continues to show resilience despite fresh energy and supply-chain shocks, with growth and job creation remaining firm across many regions, World Bank…
Commerce ministry meeting industry, exporters on India-US trade on September 1
New Delhi: The Commerce Ministry will meet with industry associations and representatives of export promotion councils on September 1 on India-US trade performance, an official…
Is Wall Street’s calm about to end? What rising VIX means for S&P 500 stocks
Wall Street is ending August in an unusually calm mood, but that calm may not last much longer. The CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX, fell…
India mandates IST as common time reference; gives 180-day window for compliance
The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the single reference point for legal, administrative, commercial…
Singapore, India general counsel bodies join hands to build cross-border legal talent
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between the…
Govt tightens fertiliser tracking, links farmer purchases to land records
New Delhi: The government on Sunday said it is broadening a nationwide digital platform that tracks fertilizer from production to retail sale, adding tools to…
US debt hits $40 trillion: Why high inflation could cause a ‘lost decade’ for stocks
US government debt has reached a record $40 trillion. The huge debt pile is raising fresh concerns about what it could mean for the stock…
FCNR inflows may delay rate hikes, but banks face margin pressure: Report
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India‘s foreign-currency mobilisation has temporarily eased financial conditions and given the central bank more room to hold off on…
India, Uzbekistan step up mining cooperation, eye critical minerals
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to deepen cooperation in the mining sector, including geological resources and uranium, with discussions also focusing on ways to quickly…