Auto demand stays firm as carmakers report higher February sales, strong retail momentum drive growth

India’s automobile industry sustained its growth momentum in February, with leading carmakers reporting higher dispatches to dealers as steady consumer demand supported sales across passenger vehicles and utility segments.Leading automakers…

Crude oil on edge as Middle East conflict deepens, will crude prices surge toward $100 per barrel?

Global oil markets are heading into a volatile phase as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of supply disruption through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors,…

Govt calls exporters, shipping firms meet on Monday to assess trade risks amid Middle East tensions

With tensions escalating in West Asia after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks by Tehran, the Commerce Ministry has convened a meeting on Monday with exporters, shipping…

Middle East on the boil after Khamenei’s death: What does it mean for India’s trade, exports, crude oil & LPG supply?

Exporters have raised strong concerns that the conflict could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) What will be the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle…

Gold, silver rate outlook: Will Middle East tensions trigger a fresh bullion rally? Here’s what experts say

Gold and silver prices are expected to begin the week on a strong note when trading resumes on Monday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East push investors toward safe-haven…

Khamenei dead, Middle East on edge: What will be the implications of Trump’s ‘Epic fury’ on stock markets, gold & oil?

Experience shows markets often come to view geopolitical disruptions as temporary. (AI image) The global markets are in for a phase of enhanced turmoil and uncertainty! The ongoing tensions in…

Cost Of Raising Kids: Raising kids in this economy: To DINK or not? Why more Indian couples are rethinking parenthood

Raising a child in today’s economy isn’t just about love, care, and dreams. It’s more about smart planning and careful budgeting. Even before the baby is born, mamma and papa…

Crude oil: OPEC+ increases output by 206,000 bpd amid Middle East tensions

OPEC+ on Sunday announced a higher-than-expected increase in oil production quotas, days after US and Israeli strikes on Tehran triggered Iranian retaliation across the Middle East, according to AFP.The oil…

GST collections rise to Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, FY26 tally crosses Rs 20.27 lakh crore

Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues continued to show steady expansion in February, with collections reaching Rs 1.83 lakh crore, reflecting resilient economic activity and improved compliance as the financial…

India to shape global growth in coming decade: Shaktikanta Das

Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das (File photo) MUMBAI: Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said that in the next decade, the Indian economy will be determining the shape of global growth.“The…