3+ hour, 34+ min ago  (389+ words) New York: U.S. stock markets opened sharply lower on Monday as surging oil prices triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict weighed heavily on global investor sentiment and economic outlook. All three major Wall Street indices slipped more than one per…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (384+ words) Karnataka proposes a major excise reform shifting liquor taxation to an alcohol content-based duty system from April 2026 Bengaluru: The state of Karnataka has proposed a shift to an alcohol content-based excise duty structure as part of its 2026 budget reforms. Chief…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (242+ words) India is projected to contribute 17% to global real GDP growth in 2026.The IMF has already raised India's economic growth projection for 2025 by 0.7% points to 7.3%. New Delhi: India is projected to contribute about 17% to global real GDP growth in 2026 as it…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (295+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia have brought Kerala's exports of fruits, vegetables, and fish products to a near standstill, causing significant losses for farmers and traders ahead of the Ramadan peak season, according to industry sources. Exporters report…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (350+ words) The coming days will be decisive. Markets respond to crude spike and geopolitical conflict Brent crude futures jumped sharply, trading around $77$78 a barrel, after reports that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial channel for nearly 20% of global oil…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago  (433+ words) Russia's new tax reforms, including VAT hikes, are squeezing small and medium businesses, reducing profitability and risking closures Moscow: Small and medium businesses in Russia are facing increasing financial pressure after the government introduced new tax reforms to support wartime…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (354+ words) India's capital expenditure fell 23.4% in Q3 FY2025-26, with states showing improved momentum. New Delhi: India's capital expenditure (capex) contracted 23.4 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of FY2025-26, as adjustments in central government spending moderated overall investment, a report by ICRA said on…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (531+ words) This means more of your money stays with you, earning returns, and less goes to hidden charges. In current times, financial planning and money management are crucial for ease of living. Managing money is more than just saving, and it…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (296+ words) The United States recorded a widening trade deficit in December, with its goods deficit with India reaching $58.2 billion in 2025 The US trade deficit expanded in December as imports grew faster than exports, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (209+ words) RBI Governor notes global growth improvement by 2026 despite tensions. India`s economy is resilient with strong growth prospects and low inflation. Malhotra highlighted that global expansion will be supported by increased technology-related investments, favourable fiscal and monetary policies, and accommodative…...