Month: September 2026
Europe’s bond markets are suffering a post-holiday shock
INVESTORS INTERESTED in euro-denominated government bonds face some peculiar challenges. For starters, they have 21 euro-zone countries to choose from, in addition to the EU’s…
Japanese credit rating agency upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB amid strong economic growth
Japanese Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating to A- from BBB , citing the country’s solid economic growth, robust private consumption and…
India’s soyoil imports hit record high in August and palm six-month peak, dealers say
Indian refiners imported a record amount of soyoil in August and the highest volume of palm oil in six months as they built stocks ahead…
As new phones get costlier, Indians are turning to refurbished options
At a time when buying a new smartphone is proving dearer to the pocket, consumers are increasingly considering refurbished phones as a viable alternative. Counterpoint…
India, Afghanistan agree follow-up measures to boost trade, customs, connectivity
New Delhi: India and Afghanistan have agreed on follow-up measures to strengthen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, including enhanced customs and data-sharing cooperation, improved trade…
Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stability
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, citing the country’s sustained high economic…
Fiscal deficit target for FY27 achievable, but slower nominal GDP growth may pressure fiscal space: Report
New Delhi: The Centre’s fiscal position remains comfortable in the early months of FY27, but slower nominal GDP growth could put pressure on the government’s…
How to Build an ₹80 Lakh Investment Corpus by Age 40 on a ₹1 Lakh Monthly Salary
In 2020, ₹50 lakh felt like a distant number to Ankit. He was 31, taking home around ₹1 lakh a month and saving without a…
Why stock market is down today: Sensex, Nifty crash explained
Indian benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday as fresh US strikes on Iran escalated the Middle East conflict, sending oil prices higher…
Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief Ajay Banga hold meeting, discuss deepening cooperation
Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has met World Bank President Ajay Banga and discussed further strengthening the partnership between India and the international finance institution…