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Shoppers During Dhanteras as Diwali Celebrations Begin

Indian Rupee Gains as US-Iran Inch Towards Peace Deal

Foreign investors have resumed purchases of Indian equities.

April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

Indian Rupee Gains as US-Iran Inch Towards Peace Deal

Foreign investors have resumed purchases of Indian equities.

Shoppers During Dhanteras as Diwali Celebrations Begin

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

Modi’s Rush to Remake India’s Electoral Map

At stake is a widening of the north-south divide and an existential challenge for regional parties.

India Election Results in New Delhi

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Global Tensions Ease, But India’s Domestic Pressures Linger

Even as global tensions show signs of de-escalation, local conditions in India are simmering.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi News Conference Ahead of Budget

April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Hormuz Blockade Raises India Inflation Risks

Besides the prospect of a long-drawn war, India also faces the risk of below- normal rains.

Vessels pass through Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran ceasefire

April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

India’s Big Glow-Up Is Driving a $40 Billion Beauty Boom

The world is on a beauty binge, and for India it’s just the beginning.

Ambani’s Venture Tira Bets on AI to Push Into Hot India Beauty Market

April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Peacemaker Pakistan Adds Twist to India-US Relationship

India’s economy and foreign policy are about to be tested in the days ahead.

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April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026

Air India, IndiGo Turn to New Chiefs as Industry Faces Worst Squeeze

The sector’s challenges have been worsened by high costs, taxes and price-sensitive fliers.

Air India Ltd. Aircraft In New Delhi

April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

India Braves Month-Old Iran War as Consumption Recovery Continues

A few relatively encouraging signs suggest cuts to India’s economy are not deep.

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March 25, 2026

March 25, 2026

India’s New Insurance Rule Raises Growth Risks in War Time

Higher borrowing costs will impinge on infrastructure spending by states.

A Person Counts Indian Rupee Banknotes

March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

As India Economy Struggles Amid Iran War, Modi May Need to Look Inward

March manufacturing activity slumped to its lowest in nearly 4.5 years.

Iran Strikes Persist Even as Trump Claims Talks to End Conflict

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

India Markets Brace for a Prolonged Energy Shock

The government is upping defenses in the event of extended hostilities.

President Trump Departs White House For Delaware

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Credit Suisse’s AT1 Bond Crash Fueled HDFC Leadership Crisis

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March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Market Guru Raamdeo Agrawal Sees India Shares as “Fairly Valued”

This month looks set to be the Nifty 50’s worst in six years.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. MD Raamdeo Agrawal

March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

HDFC Bank Chair’s Hostile Exit Leaves Board ‘Baffled,” Investors Confused

India’s financial sector has been plagued with governance scandals.

Operations at an HDFC Bank Branch

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

India’s Widening Jobs-Gap for Young Graduates

India needs to create at least eight million jobs a year to absorb its growing workforce.

Job Fair in Lucknow

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

Iran War Intensifies, Puts India Market Rebound at Risk

If oil stays above $100 a barrel for a year, the direct terms of trade shock will be $80 billion.

Oil Rally Builds as 'Staggering' Middle East War Jolts Energy

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

India Deals Slow as Third Week of War Makes Investors and Founders Wary

Corporates are in wait and watch mode on fund raising, business expansion, and deal activities.

RF board conference room meeting work office

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

India’s Restaurants Face Tense 48 Hours

Over time restaurants — at least the large ones — may diversify cooking methods.

Delhi’s Butter Chicken Fight Traces City’s Turbulent Past Through Food

March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

India’s Gas Policy Fails the Iran War Test

Confusion and panic have spurred a hoarding frenzy of gas cylinders, induction cookers and firewood.

Oil Facilities And Services Ahead Of Final Year Figures After Demonetization Induced Fluctuation

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

India’s Modi Reopens Investment Window to China

Don’t expect India to open its arms wide to a gush of money from its fractious neighbor.

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