Posted on July 14, 2026
Markets got another gut-punch on Tuesday. President Trump said the US was bringing back its blockade on Iranian shipping and, on top of that, tacking on a 20% fee for any cargo trying to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil jumped to a one-month high within minutes. Stocks everywhere from Tokyo to New York […]
Posted on July 11, 2026
The 8th Pay Commission is now a hot topic among government employees, pensions, and experts in economics. Even though pay commissions are intended to revise wages, allowances, and pensions for government employees, their effects can sometimes reach beyond the public sector. A new pay commission’s recommendations can cause a change in consumer behavior, demand on […]
Posted on May 29, 2026
India and Canada have formally announced the start of a new Trade and Investment Forum that is designed to boost the economic relationship between India and Canada and open up new prospects for business, investors, and industries in both the nations. It is pertinent to mention here that in light of the current situation all […]
Posted on May 11, 2026
With increasing tension around the world adversely affecting economies across the globe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon citizens to make certain “Covid-era” adjustments in order to ease stress on fuel usage, foreign exchange, and price increases. Modi’s recommendations, which include work from home, avoidance of international travel, limiting gold buying, and opting […]
Posted on April 10, 2026
The Indian digital payment system has seen tremendous growth in the last few years due to the ease and use of online banking facilities offered by banks such as the Reserve Bank of India, UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and Immediate Payment Service. However, while these payment facilities offer easy and swift transactions, there has been […]
Posted on March 21, 2026
The smooth traffic of India-bound LPG tankers through the Strait of Hormuz exemplifies both the resiliency of international energy delivery systems and the increasing threat geopolitical conflict presents. While the conflict in this part of the globe continues, commerce by sea (particularly trade involving energy) continues to transit through one of the world’s most significant […]
Posted on March 10, 2026
The Indian rupee has weakened sharply and is hovering near its all-time low, touching around 92.25 against the US dollar as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East put pressure on the currency. The sudden surge in global energy prices has triggered concerns about India’s import costs, inflation outlook, and overall […]
Posted on March 3, 2026
Indian stock markets endured a dramatic sell‑off as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply, shaking investor confidence and wiping out an estimated ₹11 lakh crore in wealth in recent sessions. The rout came after coordinated United States and Israel military actions against Iran sparked fears of a prolonged conflict with global economic consequences. Across Dalal […]
Posted on January 16, 2026
The UK economy showed stronger-than-expected resilience at the end of last year, expanding by 0.3% in November. This performance beat economists’ predictions, which had forecast growth of around 0.1%. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the economy bounced back from a contraction in October, indicating that economic activity may be stabilizing after months […]
Posted on October 25, 2025
The International Monetary Fund predicts that India’s economy will grow at 6.6% for the financial year 2025, which reaffirms India’s position as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. India continues to have a compelling economic story in the face of global economic uncertainty, weak growth in advanced economies, and geopolitical instability. Two […]
