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FPIs pull out Rs 13,740 crore from Indian markets amid West Asia tensions, rising crude prices
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) remained net sellers in the Indian markets during the week ended May 15, pulling out Rs 13,740.89 crore across segments, according to data from the National... -
India, developed nations ‘complementary’ in FTAs: Virmani backs deals to capture China+1 shift
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): As global corporations actively diversify their supply chains away from China under the "China-plus-one" strategy, India must aggressively overhaul its tax bureaucracy, streamline single-window clearances, and prioritis......Read More -
Global steel prices rise across major markets; China output stays under pressure: Goldman Sachs
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Global steel prices continued to strengthen across major markets in April and early May, with Brazil emerging as the strongest-performing region, while China's steel production remained under pressure amid delayed... -
India’s trade deficit pressures could persist through 2026 as electronics imports surge, export outlook stays fragile
May 17, 2026New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): India's trade deficit is likely to remain under pressure in the coming months as elevated crude prices, supply-side disruptions and a potential global demand slowdown weighed on exports, according to... -
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): Former NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani on Sunday outlined a strategic roadmap as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia disrupt global supply chains and drive up energy costs.Speaking with ANI,... -
US Fed likely to hold rates through 2026 as inflation risks overshadow labour market weakness: Report
May 17, 2026New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): The US Federal Reserve is likely to drop its easing bias at the next FOMC meeting and shift toward a tightening stance through 2026, with a 20% chance of a... -
China using state power to tighten global supply chain dominance: Report
May 17, 2026New Delhi , May 17 (ANI): China is expanding state support beyond key sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors and clean energy, and extending industrial policy across almost every part of its economy, according to a... -
Margins may stay under pressure in FY27 as banks brace for West Asia risks, ECL transition: Report
May 17, 2026New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): During the March quarter, Indian banks managed to keep asset quality largely stable, shrugging off worries faced due to the ongoing Gulf war. Brokerage firm Systematix warned that the true... -
India’s demand-side push could build USD 37.8 billion forex shield as high oil prices threaten fiscal stability: Brickwork Ratings
May 17, 2026New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): With crude prices likely to stay above USD 100 per barrel for the rest of 2026 and the rupee under pressure near INR 95/USD, Brickwork Ratings said Prime Minister Narendra... -
Nitish Kumar chose Samrat Choudhary as his successor to carry forward his legacy: Union Minister Lalan Singh
May 16, 2026Lakhisarai (Bihar) , May 17 (ANI): Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar chose Samrat Choudhary as his successor, said Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, while expressing that a 'Viksit Bihar' is a promise which will...
