Rajat Mishra

With Singapore emerging as India’s largest source of FDI in FY26, the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable signals a shift towards deeper cooperation in high-value sectors and a more integrated economic partnership.

Alibaba’s biggest-ever Hong Kong follow-on share sale is aimed at funding its AI ambitions, but the discounted deal has sparked concerns over shareholder dilution and the returns on its massive technology spending.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech comes as inflation remains elevated, Treasury yields hover near multi-year highs and policymakers show deep divisions over the path of interest rates.

DBS chief economist Radhika Rao says India remains resilient despite external shocks, but persistent oil prices, rupee weakness and tighter global financial conditions could test the economy

As India hosts the BRICS summit in New Delhi, experts weigh the bloc’s push for de-dollarisation, China’s growing influence and how New Delhi can protect its strategic and economic interests.

Taj Palace, Taj Mahal Hotel and Oberoi show no availability for key summit dates as surviving rooms cross Rs 1 lakh; hotels step up security, food, transport and VIP preparations for visiting delegations

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Suresh Narayanan, former CMD of Nestlé India and a veteran of four decades in the FMCG industry, discusses his new book Courage Under Fire, the lessons from the Maggi crisis, the changing nature of corporate leadership, geopolitical risks, private investment and the impact of AI on jobs.

Crude prices extend gains as attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over prolonged disruption to Middle East oil supplies, while OPEC+ keeps its October output policy unchanged.

The economist who coined the term “BRIC” says China and India have outperformed his original projections, while BRICS now needs to move beyond symbolism and take concrete steps on trade, payments and economic cooperation.

Former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has positioned India skilfully between BRICS and the West, while stronger India-China trade and deeper reforms could further boost global growth.