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ICRA sees Indian airlines’ FY27 losses soaring to ₹38k crore
West Asia crisis grounds recovery. Higher fuel costs, weaker rupee and slowing passenger demand expected to outweigh govt support, delaying industry's profitability recovery
India’s premium booze boom leaves beer and wine behind. Who’s winning?
Country's drinking population is shrinking, but revenues are rising as consumers say 'cheers' to premium spirits, widening gap with beer & wine; sector's FY26 revenue growth ranged from +70% to -15%
India’s infra-push gains pace, 41% projects in pipeline near completion
817 projects exceed 80% physical progress; ₹21.82L crore spent. Focus is increasingly shifting from project announcements to execution and delivery
Oil market faces ‘supply shock’ as 165m Gulf barrels rush back after Hormuz reopening: Kpler report
A backlog of Persian Gulf crude, rising producer sales and uncertain Chinese demand are shifting oil markets from geopolitical supply fears to concerns over a short-term glut
New economic gauge: Why India's services sector is finally getting its own IIP
Country will begin tracking monthly services output from July, plugging a major data gap in an economy where services generate over half of Gross Value Added
Green homes, lower bills: Sustainability push could make housing more affordable in long term
Green housing is a financial necessity, not a premium lifestyle choice. As urban costs rise, green homes could become India’s most practical solution, cutting lifetime expenses and climate risks
RBI mandates AI/ML override mechanism, tightens banking model governance
Lenders face stricter oversight, validation and accountability standards as AI adoption accelerates across credit, risk and customer operations
S&P cuts India FY27 growth to 6.6% on energy stress, weak monsoon risks
Rising energy costs, weaker rainfall and slowing global demand threaten to temper India’s momentum despite resilient fundamentals and policy support
Strong revenue keeps corporate growth on track despite cost pressures: RBI
Sales growth, improving profits and healthier balance sheets suggest India’s private sector entered FY26 with renewed momentum
India’s $1.84 trillion trade target meets a pharma growth test
Pharmaceutical industry remains a global generics powerhouse, but limited presence in biologics and advanced therapies highlights the challenge of moving up the value chain, says Niti Aayog report
China’s AI challenge grows as software race joins battle for chips
It’s no longer just trying to catch America in AI chips. It’s now building a rival software ecosystem, while Europe risks falling further behind
Indian workers feel safer than anyone else in Asia-Pacific: Report
Confidence in employment stability remains unusually strong despite AI disruption, global uncertainty and slowing engagement across workplaces