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Davos 2026 will see global leaders congregate amid geopolitical, economic
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The World Economic Forum (WEF) will convene its 56th Annual Meeting in Davos from 19 to 23 January 2026, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty and rapid technological transformation.
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97% of Indian firms to sustain AI spending regardless of ROI, above global
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Indian organizations are demonstrating a resilient commitment to artificial intelligence (AI), with 97 per cent of firms in the country stating they will continue to invest in the technology even if financial returns do not materialize within the next 12 months. This surpasses the global ave
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Nearly 3,000 global leaders from 130 countries expected at WEF 2026 beginn
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 is set to begin in Davos on January 19, bringing together an unprecedented gathering of global political leaders, corporate chiefs and policymakers amid heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
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Safe-haven demand lifts gold to all-time highs; Analysts see further upsid
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Analysts said the rally reflects a confluence of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors that continue to reshape investor behaviour. They believed that a weaker US dollar as well as escalating geo-political tensions are being reflected in the continuous surge in the prices.
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Gold investment still has room to grow in 2026 as geopolitical risks persi
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Gold, which witnessed a strong rally throughout 2025, is expected to continue its positive momentum in 2026 as investment demand for the precious metal still has room to grow amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties, highlighted a report by the World Gold Council.
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India emerges as key winner as global talent migration declines 8.5% YoY:
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Global mobility of highly skilled professionals has recorded its first decline since 2020, dropping 8.5 per cent year-on-year -- a fall of about 220,000 cross-border career moves, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "Global Talent Mobility Is Slowing and Shiftin
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It makes all the sense in the world: Economist Kent Bhupathi on PM Modi, P
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit to India takes place as the country looks to secure steady oil supplies and expand trade, even as pressure grows from Western nations. Economist Kent Oliver Bhupathi, speaking to ANI on Thursday, says the timing of the visit "makes all the sen
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Diversify in quality bonds, forex to manage market volatility amid economi
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As global markets continue to face uncertainty, investors should focus on diversification through quality bonds and foreign exchange (FX) strategies to manage volatility, HSBC said in its latest report.
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Gold to stay elevated as demand from central banks and ETFs surges: HSBC
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Retail demand, especially via gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has surged since mid-2024. The report notes that the same factors driving central-bank accumulation, economic uncertainty, inflation risks, and weakening confidence in the US dollar have "significantly boosted interest in inves
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Fashion industry braces for "challenging" 2026 as global pressures intensi
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The global fashion industry is set to face a "challenging" year in 2026, as most executives brace for worsening conditions amid economic uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics, and unpredictable consumer behaviour, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026 report.
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India's exports maintain upward momentum; non-petroleum shipments rise nea
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India registered sustained export growth in the first seven months of FY2025, reflecting resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty. According to data released by the Commerce Ministry, India's cumulative exports, combining merchandise and services, are estimated at USD 491.80 bil
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IMF projects Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in FY 2025 despite dim prospec
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.
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