Akshita Singh

Akshita Singh

Akshita is working as a Senior Sub Editor at Business Standard and primarily contributes to the web desk. She has previously held positions in leading newsrooms such as India Today, ABP Live (Digital), and The Statesman. With a background in journalism from the University of Delhi, where she was conferred the University Medal in MA (Journalism), her approach has always been rooted in authenticity. After covering fast-paced news and social media trends, she now looks forward to exploring stories through the lens of economics, business, and finance, leaving no stone unturned.

Email
Twitter
LinkedIn

Akshita Singh

Oyo's parent Prism gets Sebi nod for ₹6,650-crore public listing: Report

Prism had submitted its draft IPO papers to Sebi through the confidential filing route in late December 2025

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Beyond forecasting: Can AI help Indian cities fight heatwave better?

AI is moving beyond heatwave forecasts into urban planning, healthcare and power management, but experts warn gaps in data, governance and access still remain

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 3:41 PM IST

India's first E100 vehicle to debut on June 5: Cheaper rides, new questions

India's first E100 vehicle may arrive on June 5, but the larger test for the country's ethanol ambitions will begin after it leaves the showroom

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

India's April industrial output grows 4.9% in first print of revised series

The quick estimate of the IIP stood at 118.9 in April 2026, up from 113.1 in the corresponding month last year

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

India-US trade deal to reflect Washington's tariff changes: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said large parts of the agreement had already been finalised and that discussions were currently focused on a few remaining issues

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 5:13 PM IST

US rejects Iranian media's report on 'draft deal' to restore Hormuz traffic

The remark came after Iranian state television reported that Tehran had committed to restoring commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within one month

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 9:22 PM IST

70% e-commerce users struggle to find sellers' contacts, finds survey

A new BIS standard lays down voluntary guidelines for online platforms on seller verification so that consumers can make informed decisions during transactions

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

How extreme heat is exposing gaps in India's crop insurance system

As extreme heat damages yields, quality and farm incomes without triggering formal crop failure, experts say India's insurance system is struggling to adapt to climate reality

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Govt proposes broad revamp of industrial output index ahead of new series

India plans a major revamp of the IIP, proposing chain-linked indices, wider sectoral coverage and updated methodology to better integrate the evolving industrial economy

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 7:20 PM IST

Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Piyush Pandey, Harmanpreet Kaur honoured

The Centre had announced 131 Padma awards on the eve of Republic Day this year, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

West Asia turmoil may dent India Inc margins by 200 bps in FY27: Crisil

The rating agency said that only eight sectors, accounting for around 10 per cent of rated corporate debt, were expected to see a material impact on credit quality

Updated On: 25 May 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

US Secy of State Rubio invites PM Modi to White House on Trump's behalf

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Secy Rubio and PM Narendra Modi held discussions on expanding cooperation across strategic sectors

Updated On: 23 May 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

Centre launches Bhavya scheme to set up 100 industrial parks across country

According to the minister, the Centre expects states to provide a favourable environment to encourage industrial development

Updated On: 23 May 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models by up to ₹30,000 from June

In a regulatory filing, the company said the price revision would come into effect from June 2026, adding that the exact increase would differ across models

Updated On: 21 May 2026 | 6:49 PM IST

Will fixed-charge reform fix discom losses, or only repackage them?

The CEA wants a new fixed-charge framework to help discoms recover costs, but experts say tariff redesign cannot replace operational and regulatory reforms

Updated On: 21 May 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

What is the 10-year government bond, and why does everyone track it?

A jump in US Treasury yields, pressure on the rupee and RBI's latest liquidity move have again brought focus back on India's 10-year bond yield and why markets track gap so closely

Updated On: 21 May 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

'In no hurry' to end Iran war, achieving mission's goals matter more: Trump

The US President claimed it had "essentially taken over" Iran, while Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said it had used the ceasefire to rebuild its military strength

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

From alert to action: Why India's weather warnings still miss the last mile

Why does a modern warning ecosystem still fail to protect people on the ground? Experts detail deeper problems in India's weather alert system

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 5:54 PM IST

Govt says ₹3 fuel hike trims OMC losses to ₹750 cr/day, but relief limited

Experts warn elevated crude prices, weak rupee and persistent under-recoveries could force tougher policy choices if the West Asia crisis drags on

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Grap-1 restrictions imposed across Delhi-NCR as air quality turns 'poor'

CAQM has imposed Stage 1 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) across Delhi-NCR after the region's air quality slipped into the "poor" category

Updated On: 19 May 2026 | 6:48 PM IST