Economy

Reports estimate Japan will face a shortage of 11 million workers by 2040, as nearly 30% of the population will be over 65.

Dimon's latest remarks follow JPMorgan's launch of the second of a pair of initiatives to tackle big-picture policy issues.

As warships loom and markets panic, a Citrini Research report from the Gulf reveals a messier, more pragmatic reality.

The war that's entered its sixth week has also forced a shift in oil flows as the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.

Instant domestic helps are subjected to much more drudgery even with the same per-hour pay; and no assurance of work.

The RBI MPC meeting is expected to focus on the potential inflationary impacts of the US-Iran war.

The chip supply chain depends on a handful of critical inputs and regions that are hard to replace.

Economists expect the RBI to keep rates unchanged as rising oil prices lift inflation risks, growth momentum softens and external volatility intensifies.

The Nifty Bank Index has lost $95 billion in market value since the start of March, narrowly avoiding a bear market - defined as a 20% drop from a recent high.

OPEC+ warned on Sunday that damage to Middle East energy assets will have a prolonged impact on oil supply even after the Iran war ends

India is the world's second-biggest gold consumer after China. The imports mainly take care of the demand by the jewellery industry.

The central bank has so far reduced the repo rate by 1.25% since last February, as the cool down in inflation offered it the space to work towards further boosting growth.

Parikh urged the Finance Minister to convene a meeting of the GST Council to deliberate on including petrol, diesel and other petroleum products within GST.

Moody's Ratings cut India's FY27 growth forecast to 6%, citing West Asia tensions. The agency warned of rising inflation and supply shocks to LPG and crude.

A broader energy supply shock is threatening Indian corporate margins. Policymakers face tight trade-offs between economic growth and rising inflation.

Soaring energy costs from the Middle East conflict are driving up global inflation. Economists expect major central banks to delay anticipated rate cuts.

When it comes to what the US will do next, Jeffries said the best hope for the Trump administration would be a "sudden implosion" of the current Iranian administration.

Goldman Sachs noted that the impact of AI on the labour market continues to be narrow.

Officials said OMCs will be required to verify documents at least once to ensure compliance with these conditions.

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week.