Driven by economic growth, trade linkages and digital payment networks, India is strategically positioning the rupee for inclusion in the IMF's SDR basket
NEW DELHI: India needs to remain open to the world without becoming “excessively vulnerable” to the globe amid export restrictions, sanctions and tariffs
India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted strategic priorities to build resilience amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. She emphasized the importance of optimizing supply chains and fostering private sector investment for strengthening inno…

Mishra said geopolitical disruptions already affect two of the four key channels—food, fuel, fertiliser, and finance—noticeable in fuel consumption and global markets
Higher fuel costs and tighter financial conditions are significantly affecting global demand and capital costs. India is comparatively better positioned than many developed markets, yet it remains vulnerable due to imported energy. The high dependence on crud…
The global backdrop remains the biggest problem. US yields above 5%, a firm dollar, higher crude prices and rupee weakness make India more vulnerable.
Moody’s has raised India’s FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing the economy’s resilience amid the Middle East conflict and elevated energy prices. Strong domestic consumption, investment, manufacturing and services are supporting growth, though…
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed new initiatives for BRICS economic growth. He called for a holistic approach to address global challenges effectively. Putin highlighted the growing global stature and independent course of the BRICS grouping. The blo…
During its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a ship was hit by a projectile, raising alarms about the stability of global energy supplies following a prior drone attack. In response, Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its crucial East-West oil pipeline a…
BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the blocAP News As Oil Prices Rise, BRICS Leaders Have What U.S. Doesn’t: Iran at the TableThe New York Times BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it mattersAl Jazeera Trump shadow looms larg…

Ministers and central bank governors stated that expanded BRICS membership has enhanced the group’s diversity and commitment to closer economic and financial cooperation
There is no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call for replacement of the US dollar. Instead, the document sticks to the more incremental, technocratic language the bloc has used since Rio and Kazan: interoperable payment systems, local-currency …



Under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability,” the meeting gathered industry ministers and senior representatives from BRICS nations

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Global gas demand is poised for the first annual drop since the 2022 energy crisis because of higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to the International Energy Agency.

Vulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push for reserves could add half a billion barrels of demand. Countries like India and Pakistan are prioritizing stockpiles, l…

NEWARK, Del., June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest analysis by Future Market Insights, the global Dredging Market is projected to expand from USD 17.3 billion in 2026 to USD 21.3 billion by 2036, registering a CAGR of 2.1% during the forecast…

In the 1970s the G7 countries produced almost two-thirds of world GDP. Their share has fallen sharply as has their global influence. Read on

'The increased focus on energy security and energy affordability has shifted the energy policy landscape across the globe'.


RBI's balance sheet expands significantly in FY26, contrasting with developed economies' contraction, highlighting emerging market resilience.