Fitch trims India’s growth forecast to 6.4% as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook

This financial year, India’s economic numbers might lose some points to the ongoing Middle East chaos. The conflict has dented consumer spending, as households are feeling the pinch of rising costs.Global analytics firm Fitch Ratings on Tuesday cut its FY27 GDP forecast for the country to 6.4% from 6.7% projected earlier. The ratings agency said…

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Zoji La tunnel’s major ‘breakthrough’ milestone! World’s longest bi-directional road tunnel at high altitude an engineering marvel; stunning pics

The project aims to deliver all-weather connectivity through one of the most difficult Himalayan stretches. (Image source MEIL/ANI) Zoji La tunnel, said to be the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such a high altitude, has achieved a major milestone on Tuesday. The 13.153-km-long Zoji La Tunnel saw breakthrough which marked a landmark moment.The…

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More measures on gold coming? Finance Ministry asks banks for information on gold metal loans

Industry participants said a bullion trade body has proposed that banks use gold bars refined from dore instead of importing fresh gold for issuing GMLs to jewellers. (AI image) In a move that may possibly be a sign of upcoming measures on gold, the finance ministry has directed bullion-importing banks to furnish detailed information on…

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SpiceJet’s cash crunch deepens: Many pilots unpaid since March, airline seeks emergency loan

Many SpiceJet pilots and employees are left waiting for their salaries since March, according to internal messages reviewed by Reuters. The news comes as the cash-strapped airline is seeking an emergency loan under a government-backed credit scheme to support its operations.As of March, SpiceJet had 375 pilots on its rolls. Two pilots told Reuters that…

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Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock market recommendations for June 9, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy or sell today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Kalyan Jewellers India, and Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) are sell calls by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan for June 9, 2026. He recommends buying Fortis Healthcare.Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd: Sell in the range between Rs 354 & Rs 353;…

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Commercial LPG shortage impact: IRCTC forced to resume cooking onboard trains; deploys induction stoves

Railway officials said the nationwide catering network requires about 1,000 commercial LPG cylinders every day. (AI image) The Middle East crisis has hit the way Indian Railways prepares its meals for trains. A sharp shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has prompted the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to restart onboard meal preparation in…

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