Business News: Economy & Markets

India’s economy to remain resilient in 2026-27 despite global challenges: RBI

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Indian economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026-27, despite the challenging external environment characterised by elevated energy and commodity prices, rising logistics costs, volatility in global financial markets and uncertainties surrounding global trade policies, according to the RBI annual report released on Friday.

Odisha govt signs semiconductor substrate manufacturing pact with Intel, 3DGS: Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | May 29, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Odisha government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intel and 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS) to bring substrate manufacturing technology to India, according to Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday.

India's data centre stock likely to cross 3 GW by 2028: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India's data centre (DC) stock is expected to cross 3 gigawatts (GW) by the end of calendar year 2028, driven by a robust demand from hyperscalers, accelerating artificial intelligence workloads, and the country's structural advantage as Asia Pacific's most DC development-friendly market, a report said on Friday.

How the realme P Series is redefining battery performance in its segment

IANS | May 29, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) In India’s rapidly evolving smartphone market, consumers are no longer impressed by a wide array of specs. What truly matters today is meaningful performance, particularly battery life which has become one of the most decisive factors for young, online-first users.

Gold, silver decline up to 1 pc amid geopolitical uncertainty

IANS | May 29, 2026 12:11 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Gold and silver traded lower on Friday in the morning session amid continued global uncertainty, with precious metals declining by nearly 1 per cent.

Crude oil prices slip 1 pc amid US-Iran ceasefire extension reports

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Global crude oil prices fell 1 per cent in early trade on Friday as reports claim that the United States and Iran had agreed to a 60‑day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire.

Colgate-Palmolive India raises toothpaste prices by up to 5 pc amid rising input costs

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:17 AM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) FMCG major Colgate-Palmolive India has raised prices of toothpaste packs in May, with hikes ranging between 4 and 5 per cent, a report said on Friday.

Piyush Goyal meets top business leaders in US, offers India investment opportunities

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:38 AM

New York/New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) After a successful Canada visit to bolster trade ties, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met top business and industry leaders in the US, discussing avenues for deeper collaboration to further boost the investment landscape in India.

Anthropic’s valuation climbs to $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:36 AM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The US-based artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has raised $65 billion in its Series H funding round, pushing its post-money valuation to $965 billion and surpassing rival OpenAI.

Sensex, Nifty trade higher as investors track US-Iran ceasefire developments

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:47 AM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Domestic equity markets traded marginally higher in morning trade on Friday as investors and traders closely monitor developments in West Asia and await clarity on a potential extension of the US-Iran ceasefire.

business

India’s economy to remain resilient in 2026-27 despite global challenges: RBI

Odisha govt signs semiconductor substrate manufacturing pact with Intel, 3DGS: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's data centre stock likely to cross 3 GW by 2028: Report

How the realme P Series is redefining battery performance in its segment

Gold, silver decline up to 1 pc amid geopolitical uncertainty

Crude oil prices slip 1 pc amid US-Iran ceasefire extension reports

Colgate-Palmolive India raises toothpaste prices by up to 5 pc amid rising input costs

Piyush Goyal meets top business leaders in US, offers India investment opportunities

Anthropic’s valuation climbs to $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI

Sensex, Nifty trade higher as investors track US-Iran ceasefire developments

LATEST NEWS

Aruna Irani on downfall from working as Amitabh Bachchan's heroine in ‘Bombay To Goa’ to dancing for Rs 2500

Commercial vehicle industry volume to moderate in short‑to‑medium term: Report

'We didn’t doubt for a second': Dean hails Capsey-Knight century partnership in T20I series-clinching win

Anuradha Paudwal remembers late legendary singer Suman Kalyanpur, says her ‘legacy will never fade’

'It was only a matter of getting one more wicket,' says Harmanpreet after series loss to England

SBI Funds Management likely to list in 2027: CS Setty

‘Chunnari Chunnari - Let’s Go’ singer IP Singh responds to criticism over reimagining the classic

Kriti Sanon seeks blessings at Tirumala Temple with her family ahead of ‘Cocktail 2’ release

Hockey U18 Asia Cup: India women rout Singapore 25-0 to top Pool A and seal SF berth

India’s services PMI rises to 59.8 in May over new business growth