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UN agency flags India growth slowdown to 6.4% in FY27 as Iran war fuels global inflation, cost pressures

NEW DELHI, May 20 -- India's economy is expected to grow 6.4% in fiscal 2026-27, slowing from an estimated 7.5% expansion in FY26, as the West Asia conflict raises energy import costs, tightens financ... Read More


Italy and India: A strategic partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

New Delhi, May 20 -- The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedo... Read More


PM SVANidhi Scheme, PM Mudra Yojana may face loan repayment stress amid West Asia war

New Delhi, May 20 -- Policy planners expect some repayment stress to affect small-ticket loans disbursed under two flagship government schemes-PM SVANidhi Scheme and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana-in the... Read More


JSW Dulux reports strong FY26 profits; targets growth in FY27

New Delhi, May 20 -- JSW Dulux closed fiscal year 2026 (FY26) with a record net consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs.1,973.8 crore, marking a staggering fivefold increase from the Rs.429.5 crore ... Read More


Earnings pops prove short-lived amid volatile markets

Mumbai, May 20 -- India's earnings season is sending a clear message to investors: Quarterly earnings beats alone are no longer enough to keep stocks flying. While several companies managed to revers... Read More


'Economic storm raging...': Rahul Gandhi hits out at 'busy' PM Modi over 'Melody' toffee reel with Italy PM Meloni

New Delhi, May 20 -- Rahul Gandhi, senior Indian National Congress (INC) leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday slammed "busy" Prime Minister Narendra Modi over incre... Read More


Parle Melody goes stock out as PM Modi gifts the toffee to Italian counterpart Meloni

MUMBAI, May 20 -- Parle Products' Melody toffee is flying off shelves and is becoming stock out on quick commerce platforms as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted the product to his Italian cou... Read More


Will you get free YouTube Premium Lite with Jio Google AI Pro plan? Google says there's a catch

New Delhi, May 20 -- Google quietly reduced the usage limits on its AI Pro subscription plan on Monday but the company also added a new benefit for its subscribers with the addition of YouTube Premium... Read More


Most valuable IPL franchise Rs.1,000 crore richer than CSK, MI; Indian legend leads all-time earnings: Check report

New Delhi, May 20 -- Kolkata Knight Riders is the top IPL team in terms of valuation, according to "Fanatic Sports Hurun India's Most Valuable Sports Teams 2026" report. Shah Rukh Khan's team leads a... Read More


Carmakers push for cheaper high-ethanol fuels, tax breaks for flex-fuel vehicles

New Delhi, May 20 -- India's automakers have told the government that consumers are unlikely to adopt flex-fuel vehicles unless high-ethanol fuels such as E85 and E100 are priced significantly below p... Read More