Samrat Sharma
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In Numbers, How Nvidia Became The King Of AI Compute Capacity
Nvidia's market capitalisation has grown so large that it rivals the size of national economies. Based on IMF estimates for 2026, the company's market value would rank as the world's fourth-largest economy, behind only the US, China and Germany.
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India's Manufacturing Moment: Factory Investments Jump 46% in 4 Years
The manufacturing sector now employs more than 27 million workers, while recording an average annual nominal growth rate of 10.88 per cent.
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How Will Trump's Power Change If Midterms Go Against Him? Not Much
Even if Republicans lose control of Congress in the midterms, Trump's ability to shape policy may not diminish immediately.
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Flying To Dubai Cheaper Than Mumbai-Patna Flight This Diwali, Thanks To Wars
One of the biggest collateral impacts of the Middle East war is being borne by airlines. But passengers travelling during Diwali and Chhath are also paying part of the price. Higher aviation fuel costs, a weaker rupee and prolonged airspace disruptions have pushed airlines into deep losses this year. To offset some of these pressures, carriers h...
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Deaths, Defence, Inflation: What Drove Israel's Poll Highest Turnout Since 1999
Turnout in the election for the 26th Knesset reached 77.7 per cent at 10 pm, the highest since 1999, when participation was 78.7 per cent. It was well above the 70.6 per cent recorded at the previous election in 2022, according to Israel's Central Elections Committee.
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Economic Hits And Misses Of Donald Trump Ahead Of Midterm Elections
Trump's agenda was built around lowering the cost of living, reviving manufacturing, extending tax cuts, shrinking government through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and boosting domestic energy production through his "Drill, Baby, Drill" policy.
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Double-Digit Pain Ahead for Gulf Economies? What Data Shows
Estimates suggest that Kuwait's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could contract by 16.7 per cent in 2026, followed by Iraq (16 per cent), Qatar (15.6 per cent) and Bahrain (11.3 per cent), on an annual basis.
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How Ukraine War Triggered Europe's Biggest Migration Wave Since World War II
By the end of 2025, there were 5.9 million Ukrainian refugees worldwide, with more than 5 million hosted across Europe, according to UNHCR.
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Diesel, Midterms, Low Stocks: Why Trump Blinked On Russian Oil Sanctions
High diesel prices have become a growing political and economic concern in the US. They have pushed up freight costs, farm expenses and, ultimately, food prices for consumers.
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डीजल, मिड-टर्म इलेक्शन और खजाने में कमी… रूसी तेल प्रतिबंधों पर ट्रंप ने अपना रुख क्यों बदला?
अमेरिका में डीजल की ऊंची कीमतें एक बढ़ती हुई राजनीतिक और आर्थिक चिंता बन गई हैं. इस कारण महंगाई बढ़ रही है.
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From Tailpipes To Tyres and Batteries: How BS-VII Takes India's Clean Vehicle Journey Further
India's proposed BS-VII norms will regulate brake and tyre emissions, introduce EV battery durability standards, and tighten real-world emission testing from 2029.
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In Numbers: Shortfall In Oil Stocks And Saudi's Critical Supply Role
Saudi Arabia is often described as the oil market's firefighter because it holds the largest share of readily available spare production capacity, allowing it to quickly raise output when wars, sanctions or supply outages disrupt global markets.
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Why US-Russia Diesel Deal Highlights Deep Energy Ties Between Giants
Geopolitical turmoil and sanctions on major energy producers such as Russia and Iran have tightened global fuel markets and pushed diesel prices sharply higher.
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How El Nino May Make India's Sugar Less Sweet and More Expensive This Year
Authorities have also flagged speculation and hoarding by some sections of the trade as contributors to the recent surge in retail prices.
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India Sees Rise In Girl Births In Areas Where Preference For Sons Was Highest
The gains were most visible among second and later births, where son preference has traditionally been strongest.
