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18, Jun 2026
Report Says India Effectively Managing Global Energy Shock

New Delhi, June 18: India has successfully navigated the challenges posed by the recent global energy shock, according to a new report that highlights the country’s resilience amid volatile international fuel prices and supply disruptions. The report notes that despite significant fluctuations in global energy markets, India has managed to…

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18, Jun 2026
Wood Mackenzie: Orbital Data Centres Cost Three Times More Than Terrestrial Alternatives as Global Power Demand Heads for 3,700 TWh

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, June 18: The next generation of AI agents could consume between 10,000 and 40,000 times more computing power per task than today’s chatbots. That pressure is pushing some of the world’s largest technology companies to consider putting their data centres in space. A new report from Wood Mackenzie finds…

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18, Jun 2026
Power Demand in India Expected to Rise Up to 7 pc in FY27

New Delhi, June 18: India’s electricity demand is projected to grow by up to 7% in the financial year 2026–27, supported by robust economic activity, industrial expansion, and rising household consumption, according to a recent industry report. The anticipated growth reflects increasing energy requirements across manufacturing, infrastructure development, and the services…

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18, Jun 2026
Sensex, Nifty Advance on Strong Buying in PSU Banks and Healthcare Shares

Mumbai, June 18: India’s benchmark equity indices closed higher on the back of robust buying in public sector banking, healthcare, and realty stocks, reflecting continued investor confidence in key sectors of the economy. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty ended the session in positive territory, supported by broad-based gains across several…

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18, Jun 2026
The Spring Startup Surge: March overtakes January as Britain’s Most Popular Month to Start a Business, New Data Reveals

June 18: New analysis of more than 29,000 virtual office and registered address subscriptions has revealed that Britain experiences an annual spring startup surge. March has now overtaken January as the most popular month to start a business. The research was undertaken by Hoxton Mix, a virtual office and registered address…

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18, Jun 2026
NSE Flags Regulatory, Technology and AI Risks Ahead of IPO in DRHP

Mumbai, June 18: The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has outlined a range of regulatory, technological, and operational risks in its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed in connection with its proposed initial public offering (IPO). According to the filing, the exchange faces potential challenges arising from evolving regulatory frameworks,…

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18, Jun 2026
BRICS Meet on MSME Ecosystem to Focus on Innovation and Global Growth

New Delhi, June 18: India will host a BRICS meeting on Friday aimed at developing a stronger and future-ready ecosystem for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), officials said. The meeting will bring together representatives from BRICS member countries to exchange views on improving the competitiveness, resilience, and global integration…

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18, Jun 2026
Electronics Manufacturing Becomes India’s 3rd-Largest Export Category

New Delhi, June 18: Electronics manufacturing has become India’s third-largest goods export category, highlighting the country’s growing strength in high-value manufacturing and global supply chains, according to the Union Minister. The Minister noted that rapid expansion in electronics production, supported by government incentives, improved infrastructure, and rising global demand, has…

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18, Jun 2026
AD Ports Group Enhances Al Faya Dry Port’s Integration with the Global Trade and Logistics Ecosystem

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, logistics, and industry, today announced that Al Faya Dry Port has been assigned UN/LOCODE (AEALF) by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), further strengthening the port’s integration into the…

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18, Jun 2026
Gold and Silver Prices Decline as Fed Hawkish Stance and Easing Global Tensions Weigh on Bullion

New Delhi, June 18: Gold and silver prices declined in global and domestic markets as a stronger US Federal Reserve outlook and easing geopolitical tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Market sentiment remained under pressure after signals from the US Federal Reserve suggested a continued hawkish stance on interest rates,…