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WEF economists expect global economic conditions to weaken in 2026 over mounting debt, geopolitics Around 53 per cent of World Economic Forum chief economists who were surveyed expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72 per cent in September 2025, even as they acknowledge the relative resilience of the global…
MUMBAI: Citi expects a repeat of, or potentially a new record, equity IPO issuance in India in 2026, with total fund-raising of $15-20 billion, while a sharp pickup in external commercial borrowings (ECBs) could follow if proposed regulatory changes are implemented. Net foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows into equities, however, are likely to turn decisively…
Planning to upgrade your television or finally pick up that smartphone you’ve been eyeing? You might want to act fast as prices of electronic gadgets such as smartphones, televisions and laptops are likely to rise in the coming weeks. Industry executives and market experts have warned of an increase of 4–8% over the next two…
As the FY27 Budget draws closer, the country’s agriculture industry is urging the government to rethink how the sector is supported, pressing for higher spending on technology, digital systems and climate-ready infrastructure to unlock long-term growth. The sector employs close to 45% of the country’s workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to gross value added….
Prabhas is back on the big screen this Sankranthi with ‘The Raja Saab,’ a film that came in the backdrop of usually high curiosity about its post-theatrical journey. Directed by Maruthi, the Telugu blend of horror, fantasy, and comedy puts the star actor in a much lighter, less serious avatar after a string of big,…
Australia’s Travis Head (AP Photo/Mark Baker) Travis Head produced another commanding statement with the bat on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test, powering Australia to a dominant 518 for 7 in reply to England’s first-innings total of 384. Head’s magnificent 163 not only put Australia firmly in control of the contest but also took…
Rupee might be headed in for a volatile ride this week! The currency has remained under pressure for the past year, weakening by nearly 5%, even hitting a record low of 91.14 against the dollar, before recovering. Over the past two weeks, rupee has declined continuously dragged down by strong year-end demand, slipping below the…
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have begun 2026 on a cautious note, continuing their selling streak in Indian equities after a bruising 2025. In the first two trading sessions of the new year, FIIs sold shares worth Rs 7,608 crore, extending a trend that saw heavy outflows through December, as per…
Will 2026 become the year when Chinese President Xi Jinping decides that the long-promised “reunification” of Taiwan can no longer wait?Driving the newsChina’s latest round of live-fire military drills in the air and seas around Taiwan landed with unusually sharp timing: just as the calendar flipped another year closer to 2027, a date that looms…
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ is reportedly heading to Netflix on January 9, 2026, following its theatrical run. The fantasy action drama, directed by Boyapati Srinu, sees Balakrishna reprise his iconic role, with Aadhi Pinisetty joining as the antagonist. This OTT release is expected to boost interest in the popular franchise, with ‘Jai Akhanda’ already announced…
