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July 15, 2026 11:20 AM

China’s Q2 economic growth cools to 3-1/2-year low as imbalances worsen

China’s economy expanded at its slowest pace in over three years in the second quarter, with weak household consumption clouding strong manufacturing and exports and intensifying concerns over the long-term sustainability of its unbalanced growth m...

July 15, 2026 11:01 AM

India rolls out first Services Production Index, covering 60% of the sector

The Government on Tuesday introduced the Index of Services Production (ISP), India’s first high-frequency macroeconomic indicator designed to measure the performance of the country’s services sector. The new index is expected to strengthen econom...

July 15, 2026 10:51 AM

Indian equity markets open higher on positive global cues

Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday amid positive global cues after gains across Wall Street and Asian markets. Sensex opened at 77,192.76, up more than 100 points or 0.18 per cent, while Nifty started the session at 24,085.85...

July 15, 2026 8:25 AM

Asian stocks gain on drop in US inflation rate

Asian markets were higher on Wednesday after a surprise slowdown in U.S. inflation scaled back market expectations for interest rate hikes, while oil took a breather as the U.S. scrapped a plan to levy shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Stellar ...

July 14, 2026 5:19 PM

India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks; aim to fast-track trade, investment pact

India and the Maldives have concluded the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting substantive progress across eight negotiating tracks as they seek to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties...

July 14, 2026 4:52 PM

Sensex falls over 560 points, Nifty slips to 24,052; US-Iran conflict weigh on Dalal Street

The Indian equity markets extended losses in Tuesday's trading session, with the Sensex falling over 560 points and Nifty settling at around 24,000 level. Investor sentiment weakened after escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, sparked by intensifi...

July 14, 2026 4:34 PM

India’s net direct tax collections rise 16.4% YoY to Rs 6.51 lakh crore as of July 13

India's net direct tax collections rose 16.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6.51 lakh crore as on July 13, 2026, reflecting healthy growth in both corporate and non-corporate tax receipts despite a rise in refunds, according to the latest data released ...

July 14, 2026 4:33 PM

India gets first monthly Services Production Index; 14 sub-sectors post double-digit growth

In a major step towards strengthening India's macroeconomic indicators, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Tuesday released the country's first trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for 19 sub-sectors, providing, fo...

July 14, 2026 3:04 PM

Wholesale inflation edges up to 9.87% in June; food, fuel remain key drivers

India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) rose to 9.87 per cent in June from 9.68 per cent in May, mainly due to higher prices of mineral oils, food articles, basic metals and chemicals, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerc...

July 14, 2026 2:13 PM

Odisha govt announces Rs 74.78 cr welfare package for kendu leaf workers

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a welfare package worth Rs 74.78 crore for lakhs of people associated with the kendu leaf sector, including pluckers, binders and seasonal staff. According to a statement by the Chief Minister's Off...

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