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S&P Global Market Intelligence announced on Monday that India’s growth prediction for FY24 was raised upward to 6.6 per cent on the strength of strong growth in the April-June quarter, according to a report by The Economic Times.

 S&P Global raises India’s FY24 growth projection to 6.6 pc amid inflation worries

Brazil has offered to share its ethanol manufacturing technology with India, in an attempt to put an end to their long-running disagreements over the sugar industry, the Financial Express reported on Monday.

Brazil to offer India ethanol technology to resolve ongoing sugar dispute: Report

Ukraine wants to file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation against Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia for their restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural exports, according to Ukrainian officials who told Reuters on Monday.

Ukraine looking to sue Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia over their bans on food imports

Zomato’s stock increased by almost 2 per cent during trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on September 18, reaching a 52-week high of Rs 105 ($1.26), Moneycontrol reported.

Investors laud Zomato for keeping its word as stock price drives to a 52-week high

According to a report released on Monday by Fitch Ratings, commercial vehicle sales volume growth in India will drop to low- to mid-single digits as a result of increased ownership expenses.

India's commercial vehicle volume growth hampered by rising ownership costs: Fitch

As per a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the state of the economy, India's headline retail inflation is anticipated to decline in September, with room for further corrections in vegetable prices, Moneycontrol reported on Monday.

RBI Bulletin: A further decline in vegetable prices could lower September's CPI inflation

A significant outflow of capital from Chinese stocks and bonds is reducing the market's influence in global portfolios and speeding up its decoupling from the rest of the globe, according to a report by the Times of India.

China’s decoupling speeds up as it loses about $200 billion from its markets

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based iPhone supplier, is planning a two-fold increase in its workforce in India in the next twelve months, according to a Mint report. To commemorate Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 73rd birthday, V Lee, Foxconn's representative in India, wrote on LinkedIn that the company is "aiming for another doubling of employment, FDI (foreign direct investment), and business size in India" by this time next year.

Foxconn plans to increase its employees by two-fold in India by next year

In an effort to reduce home inflationary pressures, the French government intends to temporarily waive a ban on merchants selling fuel below cost, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne told newspaper Le Parisien.

France to permit sale of fuel below cost to combat inflation

JPEX-Crypto Platform, a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong, is reportedly suspending trades amid a police and financial regulator's investigation into suspected fraud.

Crypto exchange JPEX suspends trades amid investigation into suspected fraud

Canada's housing crisis is taking a toll on the popularity of the government, with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland acknowledging the enormity of the challenge.

Canada finance minister acknowledges housing crisis challenge

Although India may be getting closer to its goal of 6.5 per cent real GDP growth in FY24, experts believe that nominal growth may be lower than anticipated, complicating the fiscal equation and delaying the goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy by another year, according to a report by The Economic Times.

As India nears its GDP target, experts worry about subdued nominal growth

Developing nations have come together to declare September 16th as the annual 'day of science, technology, and innovation in the south.' This declaration was made during a two-day summit where the g77 group, representing 134 countries, expressed deep concern over the existing disparities between developed and developing nations.

G77 summit addresses global disparities in tech & knowledge

Despite mounting evidence that the US economy may escape a recession — strategists generally foresee a market slump in 2024. The pessimism on Wall Street presents a predicament for investors with capital at risk. Despite the Fed's best efforts, inflation remains an economic concern.

Challenges and opportunities for investors in 2023

Despite more than five percentage points in interest rate hikes, the Federal Reserve has seen little evidence of a downturn in US demand. Central banks need to consider the effects of their policies on the supply side of the economy, an idea that has recently gained traction among policymakers and fed observers.

The Fed's policy paradox: Balancing interest rates and demand

Kenya's president William Ruto is now trying to move American tech companies promising a business-friendly environment. But quite contrary to his claims abroad he is raising taxes on businesses back home. How do the two ideas align and will the contradictory claims and actions drive tech businesses in Kenya? Let's find out.

Kenya's President promises 'a business-friendly environment'

Foxconn the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronics is making a significant push to expand its presence in India. The Taiwan-based company known for its manufacturing partnership with Apple already employs 40,000 people in an iPhone Factory in Tamil Nadu.

Foxconn plans to double workforce and investments in India

India's leading low-cost airline, IndiGo, is set to embark on a pilot project aimed at evaluating and managing pilot fatigue using smartwatches, as revealed in an internal memo obtained by Reuters.

India’s IndiGo likely to launch project to track pilot fatigue: Report 

Carrefour, a leading French retail chain, has launched a campaign to combat "shrinkflation," adding price warnings on a variety of goods, including Lindt chocolates and Lipton iced tea.

French retail chain Carrefour takes action against "shrinkflation". Here's why

At a time when enacting a global framework for regulating crypto assets is the talk of the town, a new report by a global crypto research firm shows that developing countries are leading the race to adopt crypto assets.

Developing countries lead in crypto adoption, India ranks first: Report 

With India’s flag carrier, Air India, revealing its new brand identity in August, the airline is all set to enter a new era in its journey of being a distinct carrier in domestic and international skies.

Flashback Friday: The story of India’s flag carrier – Air India

Authorities in China have reportedly detained employees of troubled real estate giant Evergrande Group, as the company faces a massive debt crisis. The Shenzhen police disclosed Saturday (Sept 16) that several staffers employed by Evergrande’s financial arm have been arrested.

China detains Evergrande employees amid property crisis

According to Chris Wood of Jefferies and his renowned "Greed & Fear" report, valuations in India's midcap segment appear rich, although they still remain below historical averages. On the other hand, larger companies in the country seem fairly valued. One key risk highlighted in the report is the potential impact of rising crude oil prices, which could stoke inflation. However, the report remains bullish on India in the long term and suggests that any market pullback from these levels should be seen as a golden buying opportunity for long-term investors.

"Greed & Fear" report puts the spotlight on India

A looming government shutdown threatens to postpone the release of a variety of US economic data, depriving markets, companies, and policymakers of crucial information on which to base decisions at home and abroad.

Will shutdown impact US economic reports?

More than 60% of Indian employees notice their coworkers are stressed out and more than half of them log off of work feeling weary. That's what the latest Asian mental health index states. In addition, the index, created after polling 13,000 workers in 12 Asian countries, notes that over 43% of India's working population is either nervous, depressed, or isolated.

43% Indian workforce faces burnout

China's struggling property sector received a major setback on Thursday, as credit rating agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for the sector from stable to negative. Moody's said that weaker growth is impacting homebuyers' spending. It noted that credit stress at country garden, one of China's biggest property developers, has led to homebuyers avoiding risks.

Moody's downgrades China's realty sector