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October 15, 2025 11:12 PM

IMF sounds alarm about high global public debt, urges countries to build buffers

Global public debt is projected to rise above 100% of gross domestic product by 2029, reaching its highest level since 1948 and continuing to climb, the IMF said on Wednesday, urging countries to build up buffers to guard against economic risks. Vit...

October 15, 2025 9:15 PM

India’s merchandise exports rise 6.75% in September despite global trade headwinds

India’s merchandise exports rose by 6.75% in September 2025 to USD 36.38 billion, compared to USD 34.08 billion in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. The growth comes despite...

October 15, 2025 8:38 PM

Chemical and petrochemical industry can power India’s technological leadership: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that India’s chemical and petrochemical industry has the potential to lead the country’s technological transformation and position it as a global innovation hub. Delivering the ...

October 15, 2025 8:09 PM

Indian Startups Make Strong Showing as Expand North Star 2025 Concludes

As Expand North Star 2025 concludes today at Dubai Harbour, Indian startups have emerged as one of the event's most prominent participants, with approximately 300 companies showcasing their innovations at the four-day technology exhibition. The stron...

October 15, 2025 5:19 PM

India’s auto sales see strong uptick in September 2025: SIAM

India’s automobile sector reported robust growth across all major segments in September 2025, driven by festive demand and the early impact of GST 2.0 reforms, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on W...

October 15, 2025 10:54 AM

Markets open steady amid global uncertainty; Gold near record highs

Indian markets opened cautiously on Wednesday, following mixed global signals and renewed concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions. At 9:40 a.m., the BSE Sensex was at 82,287.67, up 257.69 points (0.31%), while the NSE Nifty 50 stood at 25,230.10, up ...

October 15, 2025 10:38 AM

India to resume International Postal Services to USA today

India will resume all categories of international postal services to the United States from October 15, the Department of Posts said on Tuesday. The services had been suspended since August following regulatory changes introduced by the United States...

October 15, 2025 10:34 AM

IMF, Pakistan reach staff-level deal on $1.2 billion payout

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on its loan program, which would allow the country to access $1.2 billion after approval from the fund's board. The IMF will provide Pakistan $1 bil...

October 15, 2025 10:47 AM

IMF chief says lack of retaliation against Trump tariffs aiding global growth

Decisions by most countries to not retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are among the top factors bolstering the global economy's resilience, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday. "The world, so far,...

October 14, 2025 10:28 PM

IMF warns of rising odds of ‘disorderly’ global market correction

Global markets are too comfortable with risks, including trade wars, geopolitical tensions and yawning government deficits, which, combined with already overpriced assets, increase the chance of a "disorderly" market correction, the International Mon...