Business

US Gas Prices Drop Below $4 a Gallon for First Time Since March

The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States has fallen below the $4 mark for the first time since March. This development offers some respite to consumers grappling with elevated fuel expenses.

19 Jun 2026

Hyderabad Man Ditches Amazon Job for Uber Driving, Cites Joy in Exploration

A Hyderabad man has gained online attention for leaving a coveted Amazon position to become an Uber driver, stating he finds fulfillment in exploring the city and meeting new people.

19 Jun 2026

SBI's 80 Paise Share IPO Expected to Fetch Rs 5000 Crore Windfall

The State Bank of India has launched an initial public offering after a decade, with its 80 paise shares expected to generate a significant windfall of approximately ₹5000 crore.

19 Jun 2026

Payoneer India Launches Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026

Payoneer, in association with The Economic Times, has introduced the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 to recognize Indian businesses contributing to the nation's expanding global trade. The awards will culminate in a New Delhi gala in September 2026.

19 Jun 2026

New Fed Chair Adopts Hawkish Stance on Inflation

The newly appointed Chair of the US Federal Reserve has signaled a firm approach to tackling inflation, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy direction.

19 Jun 2026

India Seeks $2.5 Billion Loans from World Bank, ADB for Infrastructure

India is in talks with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to secure approximately $2.5 billion in loans. The funds are intended to support urban infrastructure development and job creation initiatives.

19 Jun 2026

Lemon Tree Hotels Opens New Property in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar

Lemon Tree Hotels has announced the launch of a new hotel in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. This marks the company's debut in the city and expands its presence in the state.

19 Jun 2026

India for MICE 2026 Concludes in Hyderabad, Highlighting Growth Potential

The second edition of India for MICE 2026 successfully concluded in Hyderabad, focusing on the future of India's business events industry. The event was part of the inaugural World Events Economy Week (WEEW) 2026.

19 Jun 2026

India Warehousing Show 2026 Set for Dwarka's YashoBhoomi

The 15th India Warehousing Show (IWS) is scheduled to take place from June 25-27, 2026, at the YashoBhoomi convention centre in Dwarka.

19 Jun 2026

Nagaland Study Highlights Need for Bank Branch Access in Financial Inclusion

A study from Nagaland suggests that physical bank branch proximity should be a key metric for evaluating financial inclusion efforts in India.

19 Jun 2026

YKK India Invests $150 Million in New Chennai Manufacturing Facility

YKK India is set to establish a new manufacturing facility in Chennai with a significant investment of $150 million.

19 Jun 2026

Mumbai Crime Branch Probes Rs 16.24 Cr Fraud, Hawala Links Suspected

Mumbai's Crime Branch is investigating a significant fraud case amounting to Rs 16.24 crore, with a focus on potential involvement of a hawala operator in fund transfers.

19 Jun 2026