Monday, August 17, 2026

Business

LPG subsidy bill races beyond budget, may hit Rs 1 lakh crore this fiscal

The government's spending on LPG subsidies could climb past Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, far exceeding the Rs 30,000 crore set aside in the Union...

Shipping via Hormuz disrupted, Iran could tell Houthis to shut Bab al-Mandab: Why the narrow waterway matters

Tehran has told Yemen's Houthi rebels to be ready to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait if the...

Why India’s first hydrogen train is special – explained

With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the...

Asian markets tumble as AI stock sell-off deepens; Nikkei sinks nearly 6%, HSI plunges 2%

Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened,...

Gold price prediction: Is it time to buy gold on dips? Check July 17, 2026 outlook

From a technical perspective, the 8-period EMA has started turning higher and is attempting to cross...
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Karnataka Leads The Way: One Paid Menstrual Leave Per Month For Women | Economy News

New Delhi: The Karnataka government has taken a progressive step with the approval of the “Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025”, aimed at supporting the...

‘Need very badly’: Donald Trump announces Arctic cutters deal with Finland; US to buy 11 Icebreakers

Alexander Stubb (left), Donald Trump (@RapidResponse47) The United States will purchase 11 icebreaking vessels from Finland in a move aimed at bolstering...

GST Without ITC Hits Affordability And Accessibility In India’s Tourism Sector: FHRAI | Economy News

New Delhi: The recent revision in the GST rates is a continued effort to rationalize tax rates to benefit consumers, improve compliance, and...

US home loans ease: Average 30-year mortgage rate drops to 6.3%; borrowing costs at lowest level in a year

The average long-term mortgage rate in the US fell to 6.3% this week, returning to its lowest level in about a...

Diwali gold guide: Thinking beyond coins and bars; here are 4 smart ways to turn small investments into big returns

Once dominated by jewellery, coins and bars, gold investment in India is rapidly moving into the digital and market-linked space, offering...

Pakistan’s Economic Crisis Deepens With Sub-3 per cent Growth For 5th Year In Row | Economy News

New Delhi: With the World Bank forecasting a mere 2.6 per cent GDP growth for Pakistan in 2025-26, the country appears to be...
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