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Central Banks worldwide expected to keep interest rates frozen as nations eye Israel-Iran turmoil, Trump's trade war

Central banks around the world are expected to keep the interest rates frozen in the coming week while evaluating the impact of trade disruptions from US President Donald Trump, along with the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. 

15 Jun 2025 2:34 pm
Bank holiday next week, June 16-22: Banks to be closed on THIS day across India; Check details here

Bank holidays next week, June 16-22: Banks will be closed for a day across India, according to the RBI holiday calendar.

15 Jun 2025 7:36 am
Factsheet: All about the rare earth metals that sent the world trade into a tizzy

Move beyond lithium and its dominance in semiconductors. There exists a group of 17 other metals with mostly difficult-to-pronounce names but whose products are widespread around us. Heres a full list of these elements, and what they mean for the world.

14 Jun 2025 4:01 pm
War upends the oil trade. How it could play out.

Thirty percent of the worlds seaborne oil trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and its proxies could block it.

14 Jun 2025 7:29 am
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, June 14? Details here

Bank holiday today: On June 14, 2025, banks across the country are scheduled to remain closed since it is the second Saturday of the week. 

14 Jun 2025 6:30 am
DGCA orders Air India to conduct immediate checks of all Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft

The regulator ordered the airline to conduct a one-time check before the departure of all flights from India from midnight on 15 June. The airline has been ordered to inspect fuel parameter monitoring and the cabin air compressor and associated systems, among other things.

13 Jun 2025 8:46 pm
After US' 50% tariff blow, India now faces EU heat on steel quotas

Countries like India, which falls under other countries category, must now share a pooled quota of around 12,500 tonnes with others, including China and Vietnam among others.

13 Jun 2025 6:00 am
Eye in the sky: India to set up satellites to spy on satellites

The satellite mapping project under the defence ministry is set to be managed and operated by a private space startup, and will work alongside Isro's Netra initiative.

13 Jun 2025 5:40 am
How the crash impacts Air India, insurers and Boeing

For Air India, the incident will result in significant losses as not only were passengers killed, but the airline also lost a plane and might be held liable for the loss of life and property as the aircraft crashed in a residential area.

12 Jun 2025 10:30 pm
Will the Air India crash lead to the grounding of the Dreamliner series and disrupt travel?

This is the first time the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has crashed, according to the Aviation Safety Network database. 

12 Jun 2025 8:15 pm
Boeing shares fall sharply as Air India crash spotlights series of previous accidents

Days before Paris Air Show, US plane maker again beset by news of a fresh accident involving its planes.

12 Jun 2025 7:09 pm
Hybrid carmakers seek tax incentives as auto industry lobbies for clean mobility benefits

Currently, hybrids face GST of 28% while electric vehicles are taxed at only 5%, raising concerns over how clean mobility can be incentivised.

12 Jun 2025 6:38 pm
South Africa's Sanlam sharpens India focus with Shriram wealth management JV

Shriram Wealth, a 50:50 a joint venture between the two groups, is already operating in nine cities, and aims to soon expand to Nagpur and Coimbatore as well, as the company eyes India's growing affluent and high net worth investor base.

12 Jun 2025 6:02 pm
Indian film stars' political ambitions can dim box office allure, experts warn

Vijay and Pawan Kalyan face potential audience alienation as they enter politics, risking their box office draw. Historical examples suggest that actors who become politicians struggle to maintain universal appeal, affecting cinema's reliance on star power.

12 Jun 2025 3:50 pm
Govt again defers quality control orders for cement and mail sacksto 6 Sept

To avoid supply disruptions, the Indian government has again deferred the implementation of quality control orders for polymer sacks, this time by three months.

12 Jun 2025 2:40 pm
Maharashtras expensive alcoholfollowing its first duty hike in 14 yearswill still find takers. Heres why

Maharashtra has imposed a steep excise duty hike on alcoholits first in 14 yearsbut experts say that's unlikely to hurt demand for premium liquors.

12 Jun 2025 2:14 pm
Trump wants cheaper drugs like Europe has. How it works.

The president wants a the most-favored-nation pricing model. But the U.S. drug industry is offering a host of reasons why that isnt a good idea.

12 Jun 2025 12:13 pm