: Pakistan's poverty rate has soared to 29%, the highest in 11 years, while income inequality has climbed to its worst level in nearly three decades, exposing deep cracks in the country's economic management. According to a government survey, nearly 70 million Pakistanis now live below the m
New Delhi [India], February 20: ABB India announced its highest fourth-quarter order intake in the last five years, with a remarkable 52% surge in orders for the fourth quarter (October-December), which reached INR 4,096 crore. This strong quarterly performance contributed to a record-high o
Cash use in India remains strong and currency in circulation has reached a record high despite the rapid rise in digital payments, mainly due to higher consumption, lower interest rates, and the replacement of Rs 2000 notes, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
India's foreign exchange reserves dipped USD 6.711 billion in the week that ended February 6 to USD 717.064 billion, after having reached a new all-time high in the prior week, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.
New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in both teams' first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Notably, the win also marked New Zealand recording their highest successful run-chase in the T20 World Cup history.
India's foreign exchange reserves reached another new all-time high in the week ended January 30, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.
Brazil is expected to produce a record 66.2 million bags of coffee in 2026, driven by favourable weather, improved farming practices, and expanded cultivation. Arabica and conilon output are both projected to rise, while strong global demand is likely to keep international coffee prices firm
Highlighting the robust economic engagement, the Ambassador stated that bilateral trade grew by over 12 per cent year-on-year. In 2025, bilateral trade between China and India reached a record high of USD 155.6 billion, with India's exports to China growing 9.7 per cent, underscoring the sig
The global precious metals market faced a massive reversal on Thursday as both gold and silver prices tumbled from historic peaks. Silver, which recently touched a record high of Rs 4,20,000 in India and 121 dollars per ounce internationally, saw a sharp correction that wiped out significant
Indian gold bar and coin demand, along with local exchange-traded funds (ETFs) should remain strong in 2026 as investors pivot toward pure investment products amid record-high prices. A World Gold Council report indicates that a gradual shift from jewellery to investment demand is expected t
The Indian manufacturing sector has reached a historic milestone, with the industry's performance index hitting an all-time high in the third quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the 68th edition of the FICCI Quarterly Survey on Manufacturing (QSM) released in New Delhi today, th