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ICICI Bank: India's Services Trade Buffer Under Pressure as Imports Rise

ICICI Bank reports that India's services trade surplus is facing pressure as import growth has outpaced export growth, impacting the country's trade cushion.

19 Oct 2026

Global Bodies Lift India Growth Forecast Above 7%, Signaling Historic Streak

International financial institutions have revised their economic growth projections for India upwards, placing the figure above 7% and indicating a potential historic run of high growth.

19 Oct 2026

Bhilai Steel Plant denies sale reports, calls them false and misleading

Bhilai Steel Plant has categorically denied reports regarding its sale, labeling the information as false and misleading amid political allegations involving a visit by Adani.

19 Oct 2026

Korean economist says India's GDP per capita nearing richer nations, calls growth worthy

A Korean economist remarked that India's GDP per capita is approaching levels seen in richer nations, describing the progress as worthy of celebration.

19 Oct 2026

TRUST MF CIO Mihir Vora says India's 40‑year GDP growth averaged 7.3%, China's 11.3%

TRUST MF Chief Investment Officer Mihir Vora stated that over the past 40 years, India’s compound annual GDP growth averaged 7.3%, while China’s growth was higher at 11.3%.

19 Oct 2026

Commodity price swings reshape global retailers' India expansion plans

Rising fluctuations in commodity prices are forcing multinational retailers to reassess cost structures and investment strategies for their India operations, according to a BusinessLine analysis.

19 Oct 2026

Top Economist Says India's Economic Catch-Up Over Past Decade Worth Celebrating

A leading economist has remarked that India's economic progress over the last ten years deserves recognition. The expert highlighted the nation's catch-up growth as a positive development.

19 Oct 2026

RBI raises repo rate to 5.50%, signals focus on inflation control

The Reserve Bank of India increased its repo rate to 5.50 percent, marking a shift in monetary policy. The move is aimed at curbing rising inflation and stabilizing the economy.

19 Oct 2026

Opinion Piece Highlights Accountability Crisis at Singareni Collieries

An opinion article in Telangana Today discusses Singareni Collieries facing a crossroads and a crisis of accountability in its coal operations.

19 Oct 2026

Companies Share Unexpected Findings on AI-Driven Cost Savings

A recent survey of companies indicates that the cost-saving benefits of artificial intelligence may not be as substantial as initially believed, revealing unexpected outcomes.

19 Oct 2026

Ten Penny Stocks Drop Up to 75% in Six Months, Reports ET

The Economic Times reported that ten penny stocks have fallen as much as 75 percent over the last six months.

19 Oct 2026

Oil Marketing Companies Exclude Sugar‑Based Ethanol from 2026‑27 Tender, Reduce Maize Incentive

India’s oil marketing companies have announced that sugar‑derived ethanol will not be eligible for the 2026‑27 fuel‑blending tender and that the subsidy for maize‑based ethanol will be lowered.

19 Oct 2026