Category: Economy
Beyond roti, kapda, makaan: Inside India’s new consumption story
India’s consumption story has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. While previous generations prioritised spending on essentials and saved for big-ticket purchases, today’s…
Karnataka attracts $13 billion in FDI as tech, GCC investments surge
Karnataka attracted $13 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in FY26, driven by strong investments in technology, data centres and global capability centres…
Sugar stock limits may offer temporary relief but risk disrupting the supply chain: Industry
Amid the record high sugar prices in the domestic market, the government is likely to impose stock limits, along with other measures, to address the…
RBI likely used dollar deposit surge to cut record FX forward book, economists say
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India has likely used part of the initial inflows from its foreign-currency deposit drive to unwind a portion of its…
India’s edible oil imports to surge July-October as supplies shrink before festivals
Mumbai: India’s edible oil imports are set to climb between July and October as slower soybean and rapeseed crushing erodes domestic supplies, ahead of peak…
200% Trump tariff shock? India’s cheap pills may still beat US rivals
US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on generic medicines could pose a major challenge for India’s pharmaceutical exporters, but the country’s cost advantage may help…
Why are central banks buying more gold? Here’s what it means for the global economy
Central banks around the world are ramping up gold purchases at the fastest pace in decades, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation concerns, currency…
Trump’s 100% generic drug duty threatens US low-cost supply
Generic drug manufacturers will have two years to move production to the US or face a 100% import duty from August 2028, President Donald Trump…
Trump’s Generic Drug Tariffs Explained: What it means for Indian pharma before the 200% storm
US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement has bought India’s pharmaceutical industry time, but not certainty. The US President on Wednesday unveiled a phased tariff…
Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up again
Renewed conflict escalation in West Asia is disrupting India’s overseas shipments, with exporters pointing to delays in container evacuation, vessel shortages, congestion at key ports…