Investing in mutual funds: Should low charges make you buy a fund? Here’s what experts say
Higher-cost funds can outperform lower-cost options due to superior fund management. Investors should prioritize consistent returns and disciplined risk management over minimal fees, especially in ...
‘Something being worked out’: Sitharaman signals relief for exporters hit by US tariffs
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government is developing a support package for Indian exporters facing a steep 50% US tariff. The assessment is ...
Crippling Russia’s economy: EU explores new sanctions on Russian banks, oil trade; joint action with US being mulled
The EU is contemplating a 19th round of sanctions targeting Russian banks and energy firms to pressure Putin over Ukraine. These measures may include restrictions ...
Tourism boom: India’s hospitality sector to touch $60 bn by 2028; domestic travel to drive surge, says report
India’s tourism and hospitality sector is poised for substantial growth, projected to reach nearly $60 billion by 2028, fueled by a surge in domestic travel. ...
‘Neither fears nor bows down’: Piyush Goyal hails India’s resilience to challenges
Piyush Goyal announced India’s ambition to become a top three global economy within the next two to two-and-a-half years, highlighting the nation’s remarkable economic progress. ...
US tariffs: ICRA revises India’s apparel export outlook to Negative
ICRA has revised the outlook for the Indian apparel export sector to Negative due to increased US tariff rates, anticipating a 6-9% drop in export ...
Trump tariff fallout: Trade tensions linger as China posts slower export growth
China’s export growth slowed in August, missing forecasts due to a sharp decline in shipments to the US, despite gains in Europe and Southeast Asia. ...
AI boom may drain resources: Data centres’ water use could hit 1,068bn litres by 2028
A Morgan Stanley report projects a massive surge in water consumption by AI data centers, potentially reaching 1,068 billion litres by 2028, an elevenfold increase ...
Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for September 8, 2025 week – should you buy or sell?
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have surged to record highs, fueled by geopolitical tensions and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Weak ...
Asian stocks advance as yen weakens; oil prices edge higher after Opec+ move
Asian markets saw a positive start to the week, led by Tokyo’s surge following Prime Minister Ishiba’s resignation, which weakened the yen and boosted exporters. ...
