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If short-lived, conflict unlikely to dent India's macro outlook: Economists

Economists say a brief West Asia conflict may have limited impact on India's macro outlook, though risks could emerge if crude oil prices stay elevated for a prolonged period

Iran war highlights why India must rethink its energy dependencies

If there is one piece of advice India must take from Donald Trump, it is 'drill, baby, drill'

Centre drafting insurance scheme for gig workers with life, accident cover

The labour ministry is drafting a social security scheme offering insurance and possible pension cover for gig workers under the Code on Social Security

Banu Mushtaq on how International Booker win gave her voice volume

Mushtaq says the International Booker Prize has given her work the volume it sought

When bots buy and humans consume: The future of brands in an AI age

In the age of AI decision-makers, brands that will thrive are those that double down on the one thing machines cannot manufacture - meaning

3 million homes solarised, 70 million to go: SolarSquare CEO Shreya Mishra

2 years after the launch of PM Surya Ghar, rooftop solar adoption has accelerated but remains far short of the 10-million-home target

Bihar after Nitish Kumar: A key test of BJP-JD(U) equations ahead

In his absence, will the BJP become more like the JD(U)? Or will the JD(U) become more like the BJP?

Delhi Metro 'cheapest' among world's top 10 networks at just $0.13

India now has the third-largest Metro network in the world, after China and the US

PSU banks may underperform in near term amid Iran war and macro risks

The Iran conflict, rising crude prices and currency pressure may weigh on banking stocks, with PSU banks likely to face sharper downside risks than private peers in the near term

Ask for the Moon: Artemis II may revive humanity's path beyond Earth orbit

For all its benign demeanour, which has inspired many a song, the Moon isn't exactly welcoming. Approaching it demands precision. Landing on it even more so

SIF assets near ₹10,000 crore as more mutual funds launch new products

Assets in specialised investment funds near Rs 10,000 crore as more mutual fund houses launch offerings, with wealth managers emerging as the main distribution channel

Selling pressure likely to worsen as indices breach key support levels

Nifty likely to slide towards 22,800-22,700 levels in near term, say analysts

Zoom Phone to enter three more Indian cities amid strong demand

US-based firm ready to comply with CNAP, says top executive

Between Heaven and Earth: Exploring the layered life of the Indian hills

The anthology's staggering diversity and breadth aptly capture the staggering diversity and breadth of the Indian hills

Arbitrage funds: Investors in higher tax bracket may invest for 6-12 months

Arbitrage funds aim to capture the price difference between the spot price of a stock or index and its futures price when futures trade at a premium

Serving, still: Restaurants turn to coal, wood amid LPG supply crisis

Many go back to coal and wood, while some give offers in return for cylinders

Auto PLI reforms may give startups level playing field: Ather CEO

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta said proposed reforms to the automobile PLI scheme may ease eligibility thresholds, enabling EV startups to compete and scale local innovation

India's REIT market grows 6-fold since FY20 on listings, price gains: CBRE

India's REIT market has grown more than six-fold since FY20 to Rs 1,726 billion in the first nine months of FY26, supported by new listings and steady unit price appreciation, CBRE said

West Asia disruptions to impact daily CGD sales volumes by 8-10%: CRISIL

Ongoing Middle East conflict may reduce India's city gas distribution sales volumes by 8-10 per cent due to LNG supply disruptions, though price pass-through may cushion margins

Amazon expands its dedicated air cargo services to northeastern region

Amazon has expanded its dedicated air cargo network, Amazon Air, to the Northeast with new Delhi-Kolkata-Guwahati routes aimed at cutting transit times and improving delivery speeds