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China tops US in global favourability, shows Pew Research survey

An area the US continues to get better ratings than China is its respect for personal freedom. However, that gap is also narrowing

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

NSE stock draws rare 'sell' rating ahead of long-awaited IPO debut

Dolat Capital initiated coverage of the National Stock Exchange with a 'sell' recommendation, citing regulatory headwinds and high valuations ahead of the bourse's planned IPO

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:23 PM IST

Manipal Hospitals cuts IPO valuation to ₹80,000 cr amid market volatility

The Temasek-backed hospital chain is expected to launch its ₹11,000 crore share sale later this month amid cautious investor sentiment

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

West Asia tensions, weak monsoon key risks for Indian economy: RBI Governor

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said inflation risks remain elevated due to West Asia tensions, rising oil prices and the possibility of a weak monsoon, even as supply-side pressures dominate

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Bigger electric cars leave China with damaged roads, funding crunch

China's growing fleet of large electric vehicles is increasing road maintenance costs while reducing fuel tax revenues, intensifying calls for new road funding mechanisms

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

India should rethink China investment policy, says PMEAC member

Rakesh Mohan, a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, said India should attract greater Chinese investment and strengthen trade ties to create jobs and boost exports

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

RBI's forex deposit measures raise hopes of margin recovery for banks

RBI's measures to attract foreign currency inflows are expected to improve liquidity and support lending margins as major private sector banks, including HDFC and Axis Bank, report Q1 earnings

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Trump accuses China of interfering in 2020 US elections, threatening truce

President Donald Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election and stealing voter data, reviving claims that US intelligence agencies have previously debunked

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

NYC Mayor Mamdani rejects pay hike to $305,800 approved by lawmakers

The New York City Council approved its first salary increase for elected officials in a decade, but the mayor said he would keep his current pay

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 9:23 AM IST

Tata Electronics to launch India's first chip fab using older technology

Tata Electronics is preparing to manufacture India's first large-scale semiconductor wafers using 90nm process technology at its Dholera plant, marking a shift from its earlier 28nm plans

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Over 100 multinationals eyeing treasury operations in GIFT City: JPMorgan

More than 100 companies have approached JPMorgan to explore banking and payment solutions for treasury operations in GIFT City, reflecting rising multinational interest in India's financial hub

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Delhi HC voids visa, passport services tender for Australia, Singapore

Delhi High Court has set aside the government's tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services in Australia, Singapore, the UAE and Kuwait, directing authorities to invite fresh bids

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 8:50 AM IST

Donald Trump to limit student visas to four years in latest crackdown

US tightens student visa rules with four-year stay limit, requiring extensions for longer academic programmes

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam details $57 mn Indian-led smuggling ring

Vietnamese police say an Indian national allegedly led a network that smuggled more than 30,000 diamonds worth over $57 million into the country by concealing them in luggage, shoes and clothing

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

NPCIL-NTPC JV invites bids to build core of Mahi Banswara nuclear project

The project at Mahi Banswara will be the country's first nuclear generator that is not fully-owned by Nuclear Power Corp., which currently operates India's entire atomic energy capacity of 8.8 gigawat

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Foreign ownership in Adani Enterprise hits record low as locals buy

Foreign portfolio investors held a combined 8.8% stake at the end of the June quarter, the lowest since 2009 when Prime Infobase began tracking the data

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

Govt plans incentives to cut import reliance to shield India from shocks

Commerce Ministry is preparing a list of more than 100 products for higher domestic production as New Delhi seeks to ease pressure on the rupee and strengthen supply chains

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

IEA chief warns prolonged Hormuz disruption could hit global economy

IEA chief Fatih Birol says markets are gripped by uncertainty as attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil, gas and fertiliser shipments

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 8:28 AM IST

SpaceX shares briefly fall below $135 IPO price as post-listing rally fades

Stock closed at $135.27, marginally above its offer price after a fourth straight day of declines, reflecting cooling investor enthusiasm

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 7:40 AM IST

Fed's Warsh says he has repeatedly told Donald Trump he is independent

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said President Donald Trump has not tried to influence monetary policy and reaffirmed his commitment to the central bank's independence

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 12:23 AM IST