Main Facts India’s headline retail inflation surged significantly to 5.54% in September, accelerating from 4.83% in August. Released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday, the latest data highlights a concerning upward trajectory in consumer prices. This surge follows closely on the heels of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) aggressive […]
Gold Prices Face Headwinds: Inflationary Pressures and Federal Reserve Policy Keep Markets on Edge
By Sandal Khan Business Correspondent October 12, 2026 The global gold market, traditionally viewed as a bedrock of stability and a "safe-haven" asset, has been navigating a period of heightened volatility throughout the first half of October 2026. As of October 12, gold prices have experienced a notable dip, reflecting the broader anxiety gripping global […]
TCS CEO K Krithivasan Defends Aggressive AI Investments, Stating Robust Margins Will Absorb Near-Term Pressures
BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services exporter, is placing a massive, high-stakes bet on Artificial Intelligence (AI). In an exclusive interview with businessline, TCS Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K Krithivasan doubled down on the company’s aggressive growth strategy, asserting that the technology giant’s resilient operating margins provide a dependable financial […]
Inflationary Pressures Mount: India’s Retail Price Index Poised for Sharp September Spike
Executive Summary: A Return to Volatility India’s macroeconomic landscape is facing a renewed test of resilience as retail inflation is projected to surge to 5.47% in September, up significantly from the 4.82% recorded in August. This upward trajectory, underscored by a comprehensive analysis from Union Bank of India (UBI), marks a critical juncture for policymakers. […]
Looming Cost Pressures Threaten Global Notebook Market: TrendForce Projects Shipment Declines in 2027
As the global technology sector moves past the supply chain bottlenecks that defined previous years, a new and more complex hurdle is emerging for the personal computer industry. According to a comprehensive market study released this week by industry research firm TrendForce, global notebook shipments could face a notable downturn by 2027. The primary catalyst […]
US PERM Program Suspension: Financial Pressures, Operational Shifts, and Strategic Realities for Indian IT Services Firms
By Global Technology & Economic Desk Published: October 9, 2026 Main Facts The United States government’s abrupt decision to suspend new applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program has introduced a new layer of operational uncertainty for major Indian information technology (IT) services providers. While the policy shift is not expected to cause immediate […]
Industry Pushback and Economic Pressures Prompt Urgent Calls to Delay UPI Merchant Discount Rate Implementation to January 2027
NEW DELHI — In a high-stakes showdown that could reshape India’s digital payments landscape, a broad coalition of merchant associations, fintech heavyweights, and payment processing companies has formally urged the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to defer the implementation of the long-debated Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) until January 2027. The […]
Cracks in the Hinterland: RBI Survey Reveals Deepening Rural Consumer Pessimism Amid Persisting Inflation Pressures
MUMBAI — Beneath the veneer of resilient consumption figures, a profound economic anxiety is quietly taking root across India’s rural and semi-urban landscapes. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS) for September 2026, rural households are growing increasingly pessimistic about the macroeconomy, job opportunities, and their personal income growth. […]