Rupee nears 92/$, RBI helps cap fall
Mumbai: The rupee ended Thursday at 91.96 to the dollar, down 18 paise from its previous close of 91.78, after slipping to a record low near the 92 level before…
Brent tops $71/barrel, approaches Aug high
London: Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a near six-month high on rising concerns about a possible US military attack on Iran, Opec‘s fourth-largest producer with output of…
Ease of doing biz calls for regulatory, process reforms
Against the backdrop of global challenges and heightened uncertainty, the Survey has backed reforms, including regulatory entities, and called for “creating a cadre of professionals”, who are adept in regulatory…
To cut traffic load, targeted ‘congestion pricing’ mooted
New Delhi: Targeted ‘congestion pricing’ in dense business districts, combined with demand-based parking management, can reduce traffic volume, raise speeds and cut emissions, as seen internationally, according to Economic Survey…
Budget 2026: Charting a course for ports – Two areas FM can address to bolster the sector
To increase the port capacity and also, cater to the advancements in shipping, development of mega ports (greater than 300 MTPA capacity with 18+ meter draft) is on the agenda.…
Canara Bank Q3FY26 net profit up 26% to Rs 5155 crore
MUMBAI: Canara Bank reported a 26% rise in net profit to Rs 5,155 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, aided by higher operating profit, strong growth in non-interest…
Budget 2026 for agriculture: The opportunity to strengthen India’s crop protection backbone
The intent around the proposed Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 marks a significant move as it aims to align India’s regulatory framework with contemporary realities. (AI image) By Susheel KumarIndian agriculture…
Microsoft stock plunges 12.3%, drags Wall Street lower-here’s what driving the fall
Microsoft led a pullback on Wall Street on Thursday, with US stocks retreating from record levels after the tech heavyweight logged its steepest single-day fall in years, weighing on broader…
India should prioritise trade opportunities over tariffs, says World Bank chief Ajay Banga
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (Photo-AP) India should “think less” about tariffs and focus more on opportunities to expand trade, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said on Thursday,…
IT sector faces AI-era uncertainties as global model power concentrates, says Economic Survey
The Economic Survey has cautioned that India’s entry into the artificial intelligence era comes with “looming uncertainties” and structural asymmetries that could reshape labour markets and pose fundamental questions for…