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US inflation rises by most since August ’23, dims rate cut chances
US consumer prices increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve’s message that it was in no rush to resume cutting interest rates amid growing uncertainty over the economy. The consumer price index […]

As food prices decline, India’s retail inflation slows to 5-month low of 4.31%
The retail inflation in January fell to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent, mainly due to a decline in the prices of vegetables, eggs, cereals and pulses. Measured by the Consumer Price Index, the […]

India’s Index of Industrial Production records 3.2% growth in December
The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 3.2 per cent in December which was 5.2 per cent the month prior, quick estimates released by the statistics ministry showed Wednesday, Feb 12. The growth rates of […]

Ratan Tata’s millennial friend Shantanu Naidu gets top role at Tata Motors
Shantanu Naidu, known for his special bond with late industrialist Ratan Tata, was promoted to General Manager, Head of Strategic Initiatives, at Tata Motors after spending more than six years at Tata Sons. Naidu, 32, […]

Budget signals slowing fiscal consolidation, says Moody’s
The Budget signals slowing fiscal consolidation as focus shifts to reinforcing growth, global ratings agency Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday but it expects that govt is within reach of its near-term deficit target of 4.5% […]

SEBI allows safer participation of retail investors in algo trading
Capital markets regulator SEBI facilitated the participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading (algo trading), which provides advantages of faster order execution and improved liquidity. At present, only institutional investors are allowed to put in […]

Trade diversion due to US-China tariff war could boost Indian exports
India was the fourth-largest beneficiary of the trade diversion following the US-China trade war initiated by US President Donald Trump during his first term, and domestic exporters could experience a similar boom as a fresh […]

Dollar dips as Trump eases stance on China tariffs
The dollar dropped to a one-month low after President Donald Trump appeared to soften his approach toward tariffs on China. Stock futures fluctuated after the S&P 500 scaled a fresh peak. The president said in […]


EV sector pushes for tech investments and smart mobility solutions
As the unveiling of Budget 2025 approaches, the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is hopeful for measures and initiatives to make EVs more affordable and accessible to consumers. Industry leaders and experts anticipate that this […]

Asian stocks gain after US core inflation cools
Shares in Asia followed Wall Street higher on Thursday, January 16, as easing US core inflation kept alive the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea all […]

US-based short-seller Hindenburg shuts down
Hindenburg Research, a US investment research firm known for short-selling, and whose reports resulted in wiping out billions of dollars of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, has been shut down, its founder Nate […]


India’s GDP growth to hit 4-yr-low of 6.4% in FY25: Govt estimate
The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.4% in 2024-25, a significant loss of momentum when compared to the 8.2% growth in 2023-24. Driven by a slowdown in investment, this is the lowest this […]


Artificial intelligence, Big Data among top 10 fastest growing jobs by 2030: Report
In the next five years, artificial intelligence (AI), big data and security management specialists will be the fastest-growing jobs, showed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025. The report, released days before […]

Tesla annual deliveries fall for first time as incentives fail to drum up demand
Tesla reported its first fall in yearly deliveries on Thursday as lucrative year-end incentives for the Elon Musk-led EV maker’s aging line up and the new Cybertruck pickup failed to lure customers wary of high […]

Bitcoin slips from December peak as investors cash in on record run
Bitcoin’s record rally fizzled out towards the end of 2024, dropping for the first time since August of that year, Bloomberg reported. The cryptocurrency’s price dropped 0.55% or by $513.65, reaching $93,200.38, according to Bloomberg […]

Wall Street rattled by rough start to New Year
Major US benchmarks extended a selloff for a fifth day, shaving more than a trillion dollars from share prices. A pair of deadly attacks compounded market angst, starting the first trading day of the year […]


Banks sue US Fed over stress tests, seek transparency
New York (TIP)- Major banks and business groups sued the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, alleging the U.S. central bank’s annual “stress tests” of Wall Street firms violate the law. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District […]

Exporters seek Rs 750 cr to target US amid tariff threats
Exporters on Thursday, December 26, sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap $25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US […]
