Explained: Why India slipped to 6th-largest economy despite strong growth

India is now the world’s sixth-largest economy in nominal GDP terms, according to the latest estimates in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The update places…

Sebi allows 50% IPO size cut without refiling: What it means for investors

Sebi has eased rules for companies planning to go public, allowing them to reduce IPO sizes by up to 50% without refiling offer documents. The move comes at a time…

Sensex ends 500 points higher as HUL leads market rally with 5% rise

Benchmark stock market indices ended the week on a positive note, with the Sensex and Nifty making a late comeback, gaining over half a percent. The S&P BSE added 504.86…

Akshay Tritiya property plans? Don’t miss these 5 key checks

Akshay Tritiya is often seen as the perfect day to begin something new, whether it’s buying gold or making a big financial move. But in recent years, many homebuyers have…

DA hike delayed: Union body urges Govt to act quickly

Central government employees and pensioners are still waiting for the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) hike due from January 1, 2026. The delay has now become a matter…

Netflix shares slide over 9% as co-founder Reed Hastings steps down

Netflix shares fell by more than 9% after the company’s latest earnings failed to fully impress investors. Adding to the pressure, co-founder Reed Hastings has announced that he will step…

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s richest

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani has overtaken Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of Reliance Industries (RIL), to become Asia’s richest person, according to the latest data on the…

Markets open flat as geopolitical tensions ease, but caution remains

Benchmark stock market indices opened on a muted note on Thursday, tracking mixed global cues, even as easing geopolitical tensions offered some support. Benchmark indices hovered near the flatline in…

India slips to 6th-largest economy: What IMF’s latest data shows

India is no longer among the world’s top five economies in nominal GDP terms, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook estimates. The shift, however, reflects currency-driven…

Rs 8 lakh crore stuck: How delayed payments are hurting India’s MSMEs

An estimated Rs 8.1 lakh crore is locked in unpaid dues to micro, small and medium enterprises, according to industry estimates and government assessments. The dues are invoiced but not…