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NEW DELHI: India’s capital markets have remained resilient and recorded strong and sustained growth against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainties, tariff barriers, the pandemic and emerging challenges such as AI, Securities and Exchange Board of India chairman (Sebi) Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday.“This shows the underlying strength of our market institutions and…
India is on track to continue as the fastest-growing economy among G-20 nations in the upcoming financial year. The country’s real GDP expected to expand by 6.4% in fiscal 2026-27, according to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings. The brokerage also predicted that over the next 12-18 months, banking sector will remain stable, thaks to…
Photo: dasha.takisho / Instagram Have you lately come across weird images on social media that claim to reveal your hidden traits based on what you notice first? These are called optical illusion personality tests, and rightly so! These tricky images have one or more elements in them, and they are based on psychological principles. So…
India’s residential real estate market moved into a phase of normalisation in 2025, with housing sales moderating from elevated levels even as prices stayed firm, reflecting a more disciplined and resilient market structure, according to a report by digital real estate transaction and advisory platform PropTiger.Across the top eight cities, all-India residential sales declined 12%…
Global growth is projected to stay resilient at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly matching the estimated 3.3% outturn in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook Update released by International Monetary Fund. The forecast noted a slight upward revision for 2026 and no change for 2027 compared with October 2025 projections.Beneath…
Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI image) India on Monday participated in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw represented the country in the high-level meeting. New Delhi underlined its strong commitment in building…
India’s economy continues to expand at a robust pace, supported by strong domestic demand, low inflation and healthy bank balance sheets, even as risks from unsecured lending, fintech exposure, external uncertainties and stablecoins persist, the Reserve Bank of India said in its December 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR), PTI reported.The report said the domestic financial…
Russia’s diamond miner ALROSA CEO-Chairman Pavel Maryinchev said diamond companies will need time to adjust to the US tariff hike but the long-term impact is unlikely to be severe, adding that India’s cutting and polishing sector should be able to “adapt and minimise the effect”.“According to GJEPC data, the amount of diamonds purchased by Indian…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attributes his resilience through life’s challenges and career setbacks to humility and accepting both good and bad with grace. He shared this philosophy during his TED Talks India appearance, emphasizing that life’s experiences, including personal losses, have provided strength. Now, the actor is preparing for his next film, ‘King,’ alongside…
CHENNAI: India’s state-run oil marketing companies are expected to withstand the impact of fresh US sanctions on Russian energy giants Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as the European Union’s ban on refined products derived from Russian crude, according to Fitch Ratings.The rating agency said the measures are unlikely to materially affect refining margins or the…
