Economy

Economy

India and Slovakia deepen economic partnership as bilateral trade hits record high

June 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: From automobiles and engineering to railways, renewable energy, and information technology, India and Slovakia are steadily expanding their economic partnership, with bilateral trade reaching an all-time high and investments flowing in both directions. The growing economic relationship between India and Slovakia has emerged as a significant pillar of bilateral ties, reflecting the broader […]

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Business

Markets: Hoping for peace in W.Asia, crude prices fall, bourses soar 2%

June 12, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: With US President Donald Trump claiming, once again, that Washington has reached a “great settlement” with Tehran—although Iran denied it!—and a fall in crude oil prices, Indian benchmark indices took a positive global sentiment clue and jumped nearly 2 percent on Friday, the media reported. Trump, as his Friday statements […]

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Business

First trillionaire: If Musk spends $1mn/day, it will take him 2,740 years to spend all his wealth!

June 12, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: USD 1 trillion is a number so massive that it stretches the limits of human comprehension. Now imagine a man sitting upon this colossal wealth. If Elon Musk spends USD 1 million (Rs. 9,52,96,150) every day, it would still take him 2,740 years to spend his wealth, which is now […]

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Business

Economy: Amid global headwinds, India’s GDP growth to slow to 6.6% in FY27, says BMI

June 11, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Amid the ongoing West Asian conflict between the US-Israel, and Iran, and the global headwinds, India’s GDP growth in the current final year, 2026-27, would slow down to 6.6 per cent, as compared to 7.7 per cent in FY26, according to BMI, a Fitch Group company. This projection is in […]

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Business

Roving Periscope: Amid ongoing ‘peace talks,’ the US, Iran at it again

June 11, 2026 revoi editor

  Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Waiting for the other side to blink first, the US and Iran returned to the war-mode on Thursday with Tehran announcing closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of US attacks, and also started striking America’s allies in West Asia, the media reported. Two ‘violating ships’ attempting […]

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Roving Periscope: Breathing war and peace together, the US, Iran attack each other

June 10, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Talking peace and war in the same breath, the US and Iran struck each other on Tuesday and Wednesday even after Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah agreed to cease their own war, as the West Asian conflict entered the 103rd day with multiple and fragile ceasefires, the media reported. The US […]

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Economy

Global economy: India a “bright spot,” says Tata Consumers chief Chandrasekaran

June 10, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Despite geopolitical uncertainties, India continues to be a “bright spot” in the global economy, and offers “strong growth” as well as a very large market, even as consumer preferences and spending patterns are undergoing constant change, Tata Consumer Products Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said on Wednesday. Addressing shareholders of the Tata […]

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Business

H-1B: Indian diaspora groups welcome US court ruling against $100k visa fees

June 9, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Indian diaspora advocacy groups in the United States have welcomed a federal court ruling that struck down the controversial USD 100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B visa applications, describing the decision as a significant victory for skilled professionals, employers and the broader innovation ecosystem, the media reported on Tuesday. The […]

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Business

Earthquake: 19 died, over 200 wounded as 7.8 temblor hits the Philippines

June 8, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: At least 19 people died, and more than 200 were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines on Monday, the media reported. According to early reports, numerous aftershocks followed the 7:37 am quake, which was also felt in nearby Malaysia. Tsunami waves were also detected in Indonesia and Malaysia. […]

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Roving Periscope: Amid fragile ceasefire and ‘peace efforts,’ the West Asian war reignites

June 8, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Despite US President Donald Trump ‘urging’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off, the Jewish military attacked Iran on Monday, risking derailing the on-and-off US-Iran ‘peace talks,’ amid fragile ceasefires, as crude oil prices surged more than 3%, the media reported. Israel said it struck military targets in western […]

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