NEW DELHI: The conflict in West Asia, along with disruption in supply chains and higher oil prices may result in India’s growth being hit by 15-40 basis points (bps) next financial year (2026-27), with inflation too expected to accelerate if the tension persists for a few more weeks, economists said.Rajani Sinha, chief economist, CARE Ratings…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said govt is looking to extend support to exporters on the insurance front to help them deal with the ongoing West Asia crisis.He said that an inter-ministerial group is keeping tabs on developments on a daily basis and is interacting with exporters.The Customs department has…
MUMBAI: Rating agency Moody’s Ratings and its Indian affiliate Icra said the West Asia conflict should have limited near-term impact on India’s banking system, though a prolonged oil spike could dent growth and lift inflation.Moody’s baseline view sees banking outlook stable and real GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27; credit/deposit growth broadly aligned, loan growth…
File Pic: Harbhajan Singh during the Eden Gardens Test in 2001. The other day I was having a chat with Matthew Hayden in Goa. I asked him, “Why did you play that shot in the first innings at Eden Gardens?” It was in the second session on Day 1, he was batting on 97, and…
WBSSC SLST 2025 document verification and interview dates announced The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has announced the next phase of recruitment under the Second State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 for assistant teacher posts in government-aided schools across the state. The document verification and interviews for candidates shortlisted for teaching positions in…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday sought Parliamentary approval for additional spend of over Rs 2.8 lakh crore, of which the cash outgo will be a little more than Rs 2 lakh crore, with a bulk of it going towards meeting the gold sovereign bond liability and meeting the higher food and fertiliser subsidy bill.The biggest…
NEW DELHI: India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal grabbed attention on social media after sharing an emotional post following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Though Chahal was not part of the squad this time, he joined teammates during the celebrations and shared a nostalgic message online.Posting a video that showed Shivam Dube…
UPSC CAPF AC Recruitment 2026 registration ends on March 12. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online registration window for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Assistant Commandant Examination 2026 tomorrow, March 12, 2026, at 6 PM. Candidates interested in joining India’s paramilitary forces as officers must complete their applications on the…
Mumbai: Resilient investors continued putting money in the stock and debt markets through Feb despite market volatility. Combined with some mark-to-market gains, the total assets under management (AUM) of the mutual fund (MF) industry hit a new all-time high at over Rs 82 lakh crore. During the month, gross flows through systematic investment plans (SIPs),…
Lakshya Sen (Pic Credit: All India Radio News’s X Handle) NEW DELHI: When Lakshya Sen left for the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2026, he carried the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders. The expectations were high after his remarkable run in 2022, when he reached the final of the prestigious tournament.The…
