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New CPI improves information basis for monetary, fiscal policy: CEA Nageswaran

February 13, 2026 4:38 am

Economists do not expect the RBI to alter its interest rate policy anytime soon on account of changes in the inflation picture due to the new CPI series.

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, February 6, 2026: RCB wins WPL 2026, Pariksha Par Charcha begins

February 06, 2026 11:12 am

Today News Headlines for School Assembly, February 6, 2026: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.

Top 10 largest unicorns in the world 2025–26: SpaceX–xAI merger at $1.25 trillion; India’s most valuable unicorns revealed

February 11, 2026 5:58 am

Top 10 largest global unicorns in 2025-26: The total number of unicorns has grown to 1,290, with the US, China, and India remaining the dominant markets and collectively accounting for 942 unicorns, which is more than 80% of the global unicorn ecosystem’s total value, WIPO noted.

New inflation series: Weight of food items set to drop to 37% in CPI from 46%

January 29, 2026 10:37 pm

A fall in the weight of food items in the CPI basket, in line with latest consumption patterns of households, should reduce volatility in overall retail inflation.

Top 10 most valuable global brands in 2026: Nvidia moves to top 5, ahead of Facebook, Walmart; 3 Asian brands feature too

January 27, 2026 6:41 am

Most Valuable and Strongest Global Brands in 2026: As many as 68 Chinese brands have been included this year, representing over 15 per cent of the total brands and making China the second-most-represented country on the list.

India’s Labour Force Participation Rate ends 2025 at new high of 56.1%

January 15, 2026 8:04 pm

As per the statistics ministry’s latest Periodic Labour Force Survey, the unemployment rate edged up to 4.8% in December from 4.7% the previous month.

‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in December, ends 2025 outside RBI target range

January 12, 2026 8:37 pm

The December 2025 retail inflation figure is the last under the existing Consumer Price Index series, with the statistics ministry set to begin publishing data as per a new and updated series from next month.

India’s trade deficit with FTA countries widening; electronics exports stand out performer: Niti Aayog

January 06, 2026 9:20 pm

India has been in talks with ASEAN to re-negotiate the terms of the trade agreement; however, India and ASEAN missed the end of 2025 deadline. However, in October last year, ASEAN and China signed an upgraded free-trade agreement.

Current rupee slide is essentially capital flows-driven weakness cycle; currency to remain under pressure for next few weeks: BofA India Economist Rahul Bajoria

December 05, 2025 1:21 pm

Inflation is not a very big concern within the system now, lowers the likelihood of second-order negative shocks that might otherwise accompany a move of this magnitude.

IBC resolution process: House panel raises concerns over 'haircuts', asset valuation; encourage global bidding

December 03, 2025 7:55 pm

The committee recommended adopting an enterprise-level price discovery mechanism, besides suggesting cross-border insolvency to strengthen IBC.

All you need to know about Amazon's new home, Long Island city

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Amazon officially announced that it will put a major corporate outpost in the New York neighborhood of Long Island City. Here is what the Queens enclave has to offer the tech giant.

Vishal Sikka Resigns As Infosys Managing Director And CEO

June 22, 2020 6:56 pm