Public, employees slam Balochistan budget as 'anti-people'

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Balochistan government's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has sparked widespread criticism from government employees, opposition lawmakers and ordinary residents, with many arguing that it offers little relief to people struggling with unemployment, poor public services and rising living costs, a report has said.

India's white‑collar hiring rises 6 pc in June

IANS | July 6, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) White‑collar hiring in India grew over 6 per cent in June, with AI and machine‑learning roles continuing to outperform, posting 25 per cent year‑on‑year growth in June, a report said on Monday.

Defence PSU stocks rally up to 3 pc after Rs 52,000 crore procurement nod

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:49 PM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) State-owned defence companies' shares traded higher on Monday, surging up to 3 per cent after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth around Rs 52,000 crore to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian armed forces.

India's macro outlook improves as oil prices ease: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India's macroeconomic and growth outlook has improved as lower oil prices, easing foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows and attractive valuations in rupee assets strengthened the country's macro fundamentals, a report said.

India emerges as contrarian bet in emerging markets: Report

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) India has emerged as a contrarian investment opportunity within the emerging market universe as the ongoing rally in the asset class become increasingly concentrated around semiconductor companies, according to a report.

Global oil prices fall up to 1 pc as OPEC+ raises August output targets

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Global crude oil prices traded nearly 1 per cent lower on Monday after the alliance of oil-producing nations agreed to further increase production from August, while the recovery in crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz signalled improving global supplies.

KOSPI volatility interruptions hit record high in H1 2026

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:33 PM

Seoul, July 5 (IANS) South Korea's bourse operator triggered a record number of Volatility Interruption (VI) measures on the benchmark KOSPI market in the first half of this year as the market swung sharply amid a strong rally, data showed on Sunday.