Category: business

Washington, Apr 9 (BNP): The World Bank has revised India’s economic outlook, projecting GDP growth of 7.6% for FY26 while raising its forecast for FY27 to 6.6%. The updated estimate marks an improvement from its earlier projection of 6.3% made in October. Despite the upward revision, the global lender expects…

Bengaluru, April 09: Myntra today announced global icon and acclaimed actor, Alia Bhatt as the new face of Myntra and Myntra Beauty. Known for her broad cultural reach and strong connection with younger audiences, Alia’s association reinforces Myntra’s position as a go-to destination for fashion and beauty in India.  Alia’s…

New Delhi, Apr 9 (BNP): Money sent home by Indians working abroad is expected to rise steadily, with remittances projected to reach nearly $137 billion by FY27, according to estimates by the World Bank. India has long remained the world’s top recipient of remittances, reflecting the strong global presence of its…

India, Apr 09: Honeywell  today announced it is providing connected services, advanced digital performance monitoring and operator training to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Nigeria — the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery. Through this collaboration, Honeywell Performance+ Services, part of Honeywell’s ecosystem of Connected Solutions, will be deployed across several of the refinery’s core processing units to help increase production of…

Apr 9: The U.S. dollar weakened sharply, with the US Dollar Index falling by more than 1 percent amid rising geopolitical tensions, erasing all the gains it had built up earlier in 2026. The decline reflects increasing caution among investors, who are reacting to global uncertainties by shifting away from the…

By Zaheer Anwari, Co-Founder and CEO at The Revacy Fund Oil dropped sharply on Wednesday, falling back below USD 100 per barrel as traders priced out some of the recent geopolitical risk. The announcement of a temporary ceasefire framework, along with signs of a possible negotiation path between the United…

  By Frank Walbaum, Market Analyst at Naga European equities rallied sharply on Wednesday, with the DAX jumping to its highest level in a month, as a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East triggered a broad-based relief rally. The agreement significantly reduced immediate concerns over disruptions to energy supply, particularly…

Mumbai, April 9: Salesforce announced a collaboration with SVKM’s NMIMS, one of India’s most respected and longstanding institutions of higher education, to digitally transform how it engages with prospective students and manages admissions at scale.  NMIMS is building a unified, AI-powered platform to eliminate data silos, streamline admissions workflows, and…

New Delhi, Apr 09: The 12th edition of India Rubber Expo (IRE 2026), Asia’s largest rubber industry exhibition, currently underway at Bharat Mandapam, ITPO, New Delhi, continued to build strong momentum on its second day with notable dignitary visits, vibrant industry participation, and dynamic business engagement. Organized by the All India Rubber Industries Association, the four-day mega event (April 7–10) commenced with a grand inaugural ceremony graced by the Honourable Chief Minister…

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, April 8, 2026 – Prolonged disruption to Middle East energy supplies could accelerate a structural shift in global energy systems, halving oil and gas import dependence by 2050 and reducing oil demand by 20% and gas demand by 10% relative to the base case. As countries prioritise energy security, demand is increasingly…