Economy
AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Trade gaps, rate hikes, wealth shifts test African economies
The African Development Bank warns Africa’s trade finance gap could reach $86.6 billion by 2027 due to Middle East tensi...
Mumbai CNG price rises to ₹86 per kg in MGL's second hike this month
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) raised CNG prices to ₹86 per kg in Mumbai, marking the second hike in May, due to increased ...
Indian Economy Shows 'Cautious Resilience', But Risks From Inflation, Crude, Monsoon Remain: Finance Ministry
India’s finance ministry described the economy as 'cautious resilience' in May 2026, citing strengths like services expo...
The rise of the ‘rent economy’: Why young Indians no longer want to own everything
Young Indians are shifting away from traditional ownership models, opting to rent homes, lease cars, and invest in comme...
Thailand's economic growth softens in April on Mideast tensions
Thailand’s economic growth slowed in April due to declining tourism and higher energy costs linked to Middle East tensio...
Geopolitical risks cloud economy, RBI flags inflation and growth headwinds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned in its annual report that geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, supply cha...
Economic review: Rising crude prices, supply chain issues strain India, but there is a silver lining
India’s economy faces rising inflationary pressures in FY2027 due to elevated crude oil prices averaging $120.4 per barr...
Iran war poses risk to India's growth, inflation: RBI Report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned in its 2025-26 annual report that the West Asia conflict could threaten India’s g...
The rise of the ‘rent economy’: Why young Indians no longer want to own everything
Young Indians are shifting away from traditional ownership models, opting to rent homes, lease cars, and invest in comme...
Thailand's economic growth softens in April on Mideast tensions
Thailand’s economic growth slowed in April due to declining tourism and higher energy costs linked to Middle East tensio...
Geopolitical risks cloud economy, RBI flags inflation and growth headwinds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned in its annual report that geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, supply cha...
Economic review: Rising crude prices, supply chain issues strain India, but there is a silver lining
India’s economy faces rising inflationary pressures in FY2027 due to elevated crude oil prices averaging $120.4 per barr...
Iran war poses risk to India's growth, inflation: RBI Report
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) warned in its 2025-26 annual report that the West Asia conflict could threaten India’s g...