Fitch downgrades US credit rating

Fitch downgraded the United States’ top-notch credit rating by a step on Tuesday, citing a growing federal debt burden and an “erosion of governance” that has manifested in debt limit standoffs.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Rupee drops

The Indian rupee declined on Wednesday on risk aversion fuelled by the US credit rating downgrade, putting the currency at risk of slipping below a key level.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

India’s edible oil import hits record high

India’s edible oil imports in July rose to a record 1.76 million metric tonnes as refiners built up stocks for upcoming festivals given uncertainty over supplies from the Black Sea, five dealers told Reuters.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Toyota revamps iconic Land Cruiser with hybrid version

Toyota on Wednesday unveiled the first hybrid version of its Land Cruiser that it will bring to North America and other key markets as it seeks to put a high-margin and iconic sports utility vehicle back on the map.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Major global firms warn of slow China sales

Global firms from consumer goods giant Unilever to automaker Nissan and machinery maker Caterpillar have warned of slowing earnings in China as the world’s second-largest economy loses its post-pandemic bounce.
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Big drop in Indian goods arrival by train

Transportation of goods from India to Bangladesh via freight trains declined by a large extent last fiscal year, mainly due to a dollar crisis and non-availability of necessary locomotives and staff. 
2 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Mahbubul Alam, new FBCCI president

Names of new senior vice present and six vice presidents were also announced today
2 August 2023, 13:55 PM

Unilever cuts toiletries prices

The company did it for reduction in raw material prices
2 August 2023, 12:54 PM

Fitch cuts US credit rating to AA+; Treasury calls it 'arbitrary'

Rating agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded the US government's top credit rating, a move that drew an angry response from the White House and surprised investors, coming despite the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis two months ago.
2 August 2023, 07:53 AM

Central Europe's arms makers scramble for workers as Ukraine boosts business

From building apartments for new employees to offering retired workers free canteen meals to share their expertise, Central Europe's arms manufacturers are scrambling for new ways to cope with the biggest boom since the end of the Cold War.
2 August 2023, 07:47 AM

Dollar wobbles after US credit rating downgrade

The dollar struggled to make headway on Wednesday after a cut on the US government's top credit rating by Fitch raised questions about the country's fiscal outlook, though it drew some support from a relatively resilient run of economic data.
2 August 2023, 06:58 AM

Apple, Microsoft remain world’s top 2 companies by market cap

Tech giants Apple and Microsoft remained the top two global companies by market capitalisation at the end of July after riding this year’s rally in technology shares.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM

China imposes export curbs on critical metals

Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM

India’s 2023 gold demand may fall

India’s gold demand in 2023 could fall 10 percent from a year ago to their lowest in three years, as record high prices are dampening retail purchases, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM

World factory activity shrinks

Global factory activity took a further turn for the worse in July, private surveys showed on Tuesday, a sign slowing growth and weakness in China were taking a toll on the world economy.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Saudi Arabia may raise crude prices

Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest oil exporter, may raise its price for Arab Light crude for sale to Asian refiners for a third month as its voluntary output cuts may be extended, further tightening the supply of high-sulphur, or sour, crude.
1 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Foxconn EV venture targets India, Thailand for new small car

Foxconn's (2317.TW) venture attempting to build a standardised electric vehicle platform is targeting India or Thailand for the production of a small battery-powered car under development, the unit's chief executive said.
1 August 2023, 07:36 AM

Asia's factory activity shrinks as China's slump, global slowdown weigh

Asia's factory activity shrank in July, private surveys showed on Tuesday, a sign slowing global growth and weakness in China's economy were taking a toll on the region's fragile recovery.
1 August 2023, 07:25 AM

India raises windfall tax on petroleum crude

The Indian government has hiked windfall tax on petroleum crude to 4,250 Indian rupees ($51.68) per tonne from 1,600 Indian rupees with effect from August 1.
1 August 2023, 06:40 AM

Inter-ministerial meeting today to discuss RCEP duty benefit

Bangladesh is preparing to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in a bid to retain duty benefits after making the United Nations status graduation from a least developed country (LDC) to a developing one in 2026.
31 July 2023, 18:00 PM