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Today’s News in a Nutshell
KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of the day in Nepal, including politics, business/economy, sports, entertainment, and more. HoR session prorogued after 145 days, 35 bills registered The second session of the House of Representa…
RBI said to conduct at least $10 billion forex swaps to drain cash
Banks have been awash with cash after the RBI’s measures to attract foreign capital raked in more than $140 billion, far exceeding official expectations.
The week in charts : Policy pause , moderating activity , dollar inflows
Surjit Bhalla : India Protectionism Stifles Corporate Risk - Taking
SMP Kolkata Sets Single-Day Container Handling Record, Logs 8.4% Growth
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata sets record single-day container handling at 3,186 TEUs; April–June volume up 8.4% YoY to 253,945 TEUs.
Cabinet approves Rs 30 , 000 cr additional investment in NIIF to boost infra projects
No political will to seal India-US trade pact under current terms
A narrowing trade surplus with the US and pressure on the balance of payments, driven by a widening trade deficit and volatile global capital flows, have made Indian policymakers cautious
Very , very close to historic India US trade deal , says senior official
We are very , very close : US Deputy Assistant Secretary on India - US trade deal
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
A decade after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, business leaders like Simon Boyd and Mike Hawes express frustration. Promises of economic booms and regained control have not materialised, with the UK struggling with access to the EU market. Economi…
Britain's economic woes fuel Brexit discontent a decade after vote to leave EU
Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados
Not Mumbai , not Bengaluru : This tier 2 city has India highest consumer spending
Sensex trades flat, Nifty below 24,050 as markets snap gaining streak after Fed’s hawkish signal
Indian stock market is trading lower as Sensex and Nifty snap a four-session gaining streak after a hawkish US Federal Reserve tone raised rate hike expectations. IT stocks lead losses, while broader markets remain resilient. India VIX eases and market breadt…
Sebi mulls allowing InvITs to add major road expenses back into NDCF calculation
The proposal came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) received representation from the Bharat InvITs Association (BIA) regarding the treatment of debt availed by InvITs for incurring major maintenance expenses of road projects while calcul…
Fed’s Williams Quips Economist Jobs Are Safe as AI Shift Unfolds
The implications of artificial intelligence gripped global central bankers in Iceland this week, with one Federal Reserve official joking that it won’t put economists out of business.
RBI income from forex transactions rises 52 pc to Rs 1 . 69 lakh crore in FY26
RBI to hold rates in June; majority now expect hike by year-end: Poll
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold its key interest rate steady in June. However, economists now foresee at least one rate hike by the end of the year. This shift is driven by concerns over elevated oil prices and a weakening rupee. Inflation remai…
Dollar Dominance Remains Alive And Well (Part 1)
The dollar is supposed to be dying. We've heard that argument for the better part of a decade, and it's getting louder, not quieter. The narrative goes that BRICS countries are building an alternative, that China is dumping Treasuries, that gold is replacing …
India auto wholesales expected to sustain uptrend across segments through FY26–28: Nuvama
India's automotive sector is set for sustained growth trajectories over the next two fiscal years, with passenger vehicles and two-wheelers expected to outpace heavy commercial vehicles and tractors.
Labour markets may risk a milder shock than AI fantasies suggest, but that’s only partial relief
The business drive for automation is turning out to be bumpy as the actual costs of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) come into view and the buzz around an AI bubble grows louder. But that’s unlikely to spell much of a reprieve for human workers.
PM Modi greets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman on Eid, both hope for stronger ties
India News: NEW DELHI/DHAKA: PM Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh, with both t.
Why India Old Gold Is Its Most Underused Resource , And What Tanishq Is Doing About It
India news: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces resignation
Main headlines in India include DK Shivkumar being set to replace Siddaramaiah as chief minister for the southern state Karnataka, and Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha across the country. DW has more.
Oil well the damage control machinery
As India grapples with escalating fuel and plastic costs, the situation is further exacerbated by supply disruptions in West Asia, jeopardizing oil access. This trend is likely to squeeze the economy, pushing inflation and interest rates upward.
Why Not Have a Different Approach to Strengthen the Rupee ?
Pakistan and the Economics of Diplomacy
Khurram Husain joins host Tushar Shetty to examine whether Pakistan’s recent diplomatic gains are translating into meaningful economic progress.
Congress slams 4th fuel hike in 10 days, calls PM Modi 'Inflation Man', 'Mehengai Manav'
India News: NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge warned that “fuel loot” will have a cascading effect on every aspect of the economy, and will hurt th.
Economy robust , external factors putting pressure on 3 Fs : Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
PE, VC investments halve to $2.7 billion in April
Total fundraises hit 16-month low at $646 million across six funds, down 62 per cent sequentially and 41 per cent lower than April 2025 levels.
