Oil, LNG, fertilisers and maybe diamonds: What is at risk from Iran’s wider blockade threat

Just as global energy supplies were beginning to stabilise after nearly four months of disruption, Iran has issued a fresh warning over the Strait of Hormuz. This time, however, the threat could extend far beyond the waterway.As tensions in the Middle East intensify again, Iran has warned that it could expand efforts to disrupt regional … Read more

Semicon 2.0, Varanasi projects, rail upgrades & more: All about 7 big decisions cleared by Cabinet

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved seven major decisions covering infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, mobile phone production, fertiliser and railway projects. The package includes Semicon 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) and the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, with a combined outlay of Rs 2,19,353 crore.The announcements came during a press briefing after the Cabinet … Read more

China’s economic growth slows to weakest pace in three years despite export boom: Here’s why

China’s economy lost pace in the April-June quarter, despite rising exports as weak domestic demand and investment dragged growth to its slowest pace in more than three years. Official data released on Wednesday showed that the economy expanded at an annualised 4.3%, down from 5% in the January-March quarter and below forecasts. Exports continued to … Read more

Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty above 24,200: Top reasons driving stock market rally

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Dalal Street made a strong comeback on Wednesday, reversing previous session’s losses as improving tech sentiments, firmer rupee, and other geopolitical cues boosted investor confidence. BSE Sensex jumped 553 points to 77,603.57 in early trade, while NSE Nifty gained 148.15 points to 24,198.40. The recovery came a … Read more

Gold price prediction today: Where are gold & silver headed? Check July 15, 2026 outlook

Gold is expected to remain supported as softer-than-expected US inflation has eased immediate expectations of further Fed tightening. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to see a constructive outlook in the near-term, while silver is supported for the long-term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares … Read more

India a ‘huge growth opportunity’: UK-India investment pact can boost FDI, says former FTA negotiator

India is emerging as one of the world’s biggest investment opportunities, with global companies increasingly backing its long-term growth story despite carefully weighing risks and returns, according to Harjinder Kang, the UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia. The executive said that a proposed Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the two nations could further strengthen investor … Read more

Worse fall than 1987, $69 billion wipeout as IBM ‘falters’: Why stock price crashed 25% – analysts call it ‘ugly moment’

IBM said it had “faltered” in responding to a sharp shift in corporate technology. (AP photo) A $69 billion wipeout and worst fall in nearly 40 years – IBM’s share price on Tuesday crashed 26% in trade in a sign of how the technology sector is rebalancing with the growth of artificial intelligence. Shares of … Read more

IBM shares tank 26% after initial results disappoint

Shares of software and IT services companies plunged Tuesday after International Business Machines (IBM) reported preliminary results that missed analyst expectations, reigniting questions about the sector.IBM shares plummeted as much as 26%, on track for their biggest one-day drop since at least 1968. The company reported that it missed expectations because customers shifted capital spending … Read more

Idbi Stake Sale: IDBI stake sale back on table, government keen to speed up process

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Government has begun the exercise to decide on the process for sale of its stake in IDBI Bank and is looking to speed up the process months after rejecting bids that were below the reserve price.Two high-powered meetings of officials took place on Monday, govt officials said, with focus on two qualified bidders-Prem … Read more