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Rishi Sunak on Sunday dismissed suggestions that his party was headed to defeat in the July 4 general election, using one of his final televised appearances to defend the Conservatives' record on the economy.

In FY14, the headline inflation in the country stood at 9.4%. In a matter of 10 years, the headline inflation has dropped to 5.5% in FY24, according to data provided by the Ministry of Finance.

exports, improvement in the current account deficit (CAD) and focus on expanding manufacturing will help the Indian economy register a healthy growth rate, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here to participate in a programme of the gems and jewellery industry.

inflation, but incomplete transmission of the 250 basis point policy rate hikes since May 2022 could delay reversal of the rate cycle by the Reserve Bank .

Mint above and four in line with their five-year average trend. In the month prior, 10 indicators were better or in line with the trend. These are the findings of the latest Mint macro tracker, which provides a monthly comprehensive report on the state of the economy, based on trends in 16 high-frequency indicators.

Inflation cooled in the US as well as several European countries in recent readings, offering encouraging signs that central banks in the regions can lower interest rates.

A post shared by ICC (@icc)In the post-match interview, Jasprit Bumrah, who was seen weeping after the win, said he is someone who usually tries to keep his emotions in check and get the job done. "But today I do not have many words; I do not usually cry after a game, but the emotions are taking over.

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly depositing money in the Indian banking system. Currently, NRI deposits account for 6.2% of total deposits in Indian banks. Over the last decade, total bank deposits climbed by 10.2%, while NRI deposits increased by 7.2%.

Cricbuzz quoted Kohli as saying.Batting first, India scored 176/7 runs and posted a target of 177 runs for South Africa to chase. This is the highest-ever total in a T20 World Cup final.For India, Virat Kohli scored a whopping 76 off 59 runs, the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final.But chasing 177 runs, South Africa could score 169/8 in 20 overs and 169/8 in 20 overs and lost by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2024 final.For India, Hardik Pandya took three wickets, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah took two wickets, and Axar Patel picked up one wicket each.Jasprit Bumrah was awarded the 'Player of the Series' award after he took 15 wickets.

Dhami said on Saturday that a master plan of Rs 424 crore has been prepared for the upgradation of facilities at Badrinath temple in the state. The Chief Minister said that his government is committed to developing the pilgrimage sites of the states with better coordination of ecology and economy. «A master plan of Rs 424 crore has been prepared for upgrading facilities at Shri Badrinath temple, under which development work is in progress. Our government is committed to developing the pilgrimage sites of Devbhoomi with better coordination of ecology and economy,» Dhami said on X.

In 2019, Boris Johnson rode to a big election win on a promise to “Get Brexit Done" and finally strike a deal with the European Union for Britain’s departure. Next week, the Conservative Party that delivered Brexit goes to the polls again, this time facing a deficit of more than 20 percentage points and almost certain defeat by the opposition Labour Party. The only question, it seems, is the scale of the wipeout for the hapless Rishi Sunak and his Tories.

Multi unit retail enterprises manage a range of activities, from the mundane to the critical, to ensure every outlet operates seamlessly and offers the same customer experience. From stocking shelves, processing payments, and maintaining a welcoming shopping environment to optimising supply chains, managing vendors, and keeping stores compliant, it is not easy to run a multi unit retail enterprise. The retail industry in India is subject to the vagaries of the economy and operates in a competitive market. It needs a relentless focus on operational efficiency to gain any edge. Retail enterprises that commit to squeezing every bit of efficiency from their operations can get themselves that edge.

MSMEs will expand their presence across various sectors, producing a wide range of products consumed by millions regularly. Today, MSMEs play a pivotal role by contributing approximately 30% to India’s GDP, as reported by the MSME Ministry’s FY23 annual report. The progressive ecosystem of India and the availability of required resources have enabled MSMEs to deploy cutting-edge technologies to transform the energy space. From how energy is extracted, managed, and consumed to how it is sold, MSME startups are playing a critical role in digitising and revolutionising the customer journey. Whether it's a smart fuelling station in Mumbai or an AI-driven oil rig in Gujarat, MSMEs are spearheading a digital transformation that promises to redefine the country’s energy future and drive sustainability in the Indian economy. The need for digitisation in energy India's energy sector faces several challenges, and the biggest challenge among them is the lack of monitoring and measurement systems. With digitisation, we can unlock multiple opportunities, such as promoting data-driven decision-making, enhanced forecasts and predictive maintenance, reduction in duplicate work, gauging market demand, improving fuel distribution networks, and understanding price fluctuations.

cricket matches so far. India have won 14, South Africa 11 and one match did not produce any results. In T20 World Cups, these two teams have clashed against each other 6 times.

Fresh meme-stock mania took center stage on Wall Street this week just as the world’s biggest equity market closed out another blistering quarter. Yet behind the scenes, softening economic growth is testing bullish investor convictions, while fueling big divides between the strong and the weak across Corporate America.

Abheek Barua, Chief Economist, HDFC Bank, says there is a laundry list of items that need to be addressed before we get on, and climb back onto that 8% to 9% sustainable growth path. We could have a one-off 8% or an 8.5% growth, but that is not what the steady state growth would be. I think the steady state would be closer to 7% to 7.5% in a good year. There has been a very interesting comment made by the RBI Governor recently that India is at the cusp of a structural shift as far as the economy goes and we could be moving towards a sustainable 8% kind of GDP growth. Do you think that 8% growth is sustainable? And is it realistic? And what would it take to achieve that kind of sustainable growth?

JP Morgan bond index got off to a muted start with a lower-than-expected quantum of foreign flows on Friday, belying expectations of an immediate deluge. Bankers, including a top executive at the US bank, said however that overseas investment worth billions will steadily be pumped into the debt market of the world's fastest-growing major economy. Indian bonds debuted in JP Morgan's GBI-EM global index suite on Friday, with the country expected to reach a maximum weight of 10% in the GBI-EM Global Diversified Index over a 10-month period. JP Morgan's analysts expect foreign investment worth $20-25 billion to flow to the local bond market from the move.

World Bank Friday approved a $1.5 billion loan to help India accelerate low-carbon energy development by promoting a market for green hydrogen as well as electrolysers and renewable energy penetration. The green financing will allow the country to scale up renewable energy and encourage finance for low-carbon energy investments, said World Bank India country director Auguste Tano Kouame. The bank's board of executive directors approved the second tranche of financing to support the country's low-carbon transition on Friday.

Gujarat state’s GIFT City model in Karnataka. “I wish to put forward a request for your support and assistance in establishing a central business district hosting a global financial and IT hub, similar to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) project of Gujarat, in Karnataka,” Kharge said in a formal letter addressing the FM on Tuesday.

The U.K. general election on July 4 is just days away now no doubt to the relief of the party leaders who have crisscrossed the country in a grueling month of campaigning

Candidates in France are making their last campaign pushes for the first round of voting in a pivotal and polarizing legislative election