The US economy shrank at the start of the year, restrained by weaker consumer spending and an even bigger impact from trade than initially reported.

The economys primary growth engine consumer spending advanced 1.2%, compared with an initial estimate of 1.8%.

Easing supply chain pressures, softening global commodity prices and higher agricultural production augur well for the inflation outlook in 2025-26.

For non-perishable sectors such as paint and construction, the rainy season merely postpones demand rather than diminishing it.

Simple tariffs or no tariffs, its still far cheaper than moving production to the US.

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath said one of the biggest long-term challenges for Indian growth is the chronically low spending on R&D.

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In 2.5-3 years, India will be the third largest economy, the top Niti Aayog official said.

Real Estate Investment Trusts give investors access to fractional ownership sans the troubles that accompany physical land ownership.

Roads continue to hog the limelight.

RBI is expected to announce a bumper surplus transfer to the government later this week.

According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, agriculture sector growth for the 2024-25 fiscal year is pegged at 3.8%.

While tariffs are widely expected to boost inflation, that hasnt yet shown up in the data.

The ministry has reviewed the existing scheme to bring the new train classes Vistadome non-AC (VS), Vistadome coach (EV), Executive Anubhuti (EA) and 3E under the hierarchy for upgradation.

A drop in exports and a jump in imports resulted in net trade weighing on the economy in the first three months of the year following a hefty boost in the previous quarter.

The chief minister outlined that the plan is expected to spur economic growth in the state.

One fully paid-up share of face value of Rs 10 of Raymond Realty will be given for every share held in the parent firm Raymond.

The move is expected to encourage property managers and owners to make arrangements for better connectivity on their premises.

This isnt just a pause in hostilitiesits a potential inflection point. India is rising. Pakistan is fading. And the world is watching.

The CII president also emphasised the need to focus on the domestic drivers of growth and competitiveness.

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The FOMC left the benchmark lending rates unchanged in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% for the third time in a row.

The Peoples Bank of China cut the seven-day reverse repurchase rate to 1.4% from 1.5%, according to Governor Pan Gongsheng.

The top courts verdict has triggered deep concern across IBCstakeholders.

Moody's explained that India's economic activity is not expected to face major disruptions due to its small trade exposure to Pakistan.

US trade policy is reverberating across the globe in the form of declining manufacturing activity, purchasing managers reports showed.

India has emerged as a creator nation, with more than 100 million Indian channels uploading content on YouTube in the past year, the YouTube CEO said.

Coldplays Music Of The Spheres tour was more than a concert it was a case study in how India can rock the global stage, literally and financially.

Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product decreased an annualized 0.3% in the first quarter, well below average growth of about 3% in the prior two years.

Terror in Kashmir, exits at IndusInd, and ED heat on Gensol markets are watching it all.

Major infrastructure projects typically tend to catalyse demand for both mid-market and affordable housing in areas that gain from improved connectivity, experts said.

Our strong domestic demand and relatively lower dependence on exports cushions the Indian economy from external spillovers, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said.

Many of Israels pension funds are invested in the stock market, while its tech industry is funded to a large extent by US venture capital money.

Forecasters see the US economy taking a hit from Trumps trade policy. Besides, Chinas stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter masks a key vulnerability.

Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune reigned over the residential sales among the top seven cities in India.

Hussain Sajwani, 71, is the billionaire chairman of Dubai-based real estate powerhouse Damac Properties.

Private banks post stronger margins, but RBI rate cuts and falling bond yields may test their resilience.

The Tata Group-owned carrier, which urgently needs aircraft to expedite its revival, plans to approach Boeing about acquiring a number of jets the US planemaker was readying for Chinese airlines.

South Korea, a key US ally, was slapped with a 25% across-the-board tariff that has been temporarily reduced to 10% for 90 days.

Chinas trade surplus with the US totaled $77 billion in the first quarter, accounting for 28% of its overall goods trade surplus, and that figure is expected to shrink as tariffs hit.

Despite an overall slowdown in bookings in fiscal 2025, companies like Macrotech Developers and Godrej Properties continued to post robust bookings, beating their yearly guidance.

The outlook for the commercial real estate market is extremely positive, says Amit Ramani.

Canadian policymakers hit the pause button on their cutting cycle to assess the impact from US tariffs, which they said could cause a year-long recession.

Of date, Adani Realty has delivered 24 million square feet of completed projects.

HDFC Securities prefers mixed use developers with high FY26 growth potential and a large presence in end user driven market.

The RBI's rate cut move was followed by retail inflation easing to 3.34%, the lowest since August 2019, as per the data released for the month of March.

The government is expected to provide stimulus measures, but the timing and effectiveness of these measures are uncertain.

The post also triggered a debate over whether buying property in cities like Gurugram is even worth it.

Instead of the typical scramble into US Treasury securities, investors raced away while the dollar sank calling into question Americas status as the worlds safe haven.

In its previous policy in February, RBI had trimmed repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%.