Keeping India’s growth story intact: 5 lessons from Middle East conflict that should not be ignored

India should recast its growth strategy to cope with unanticipated economic shocks and cover India’s strategic vulnerabilities. (AI image) Led by a growing domestic demand and a favourable demographic dividend, the Indian economy and its growth story have been called fundamentally strong by economists. But short-term global economic shocks, like the ongoing Middle East conflict,…

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Brajesh Kumar Singh appointed MD & CEO Canara Bank

Mumbai: Brajesh Kumar Singh has assumed charge as managing director and chief executive officer of Canara Bank after a Govt notification dated May 30, 2026, with his tenure set until Apr 30, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.The appointment follows the recommendation of the Financial Services Institutions Bureau and approval by the Appointment…

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US stock market today (June 1, 2026): S&P 500 hovers near record as Nvidia gains offset oil price worries

US stocks traded near record levels on Monday despite a fresh rise in oil prices following renewed tensions around the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as gains in technology heavyweights led by Nvidia helped keep investor sentiment resilient.The S&P 500 was little changed from the all-time high it set on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped…

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US-based Ingredion to invest Rs 198cr in Sanstar, set up JV

Mumbai: Ingredion Inc, US-based ingredient solutions multinational company in the food, beverages and pharma sectors, is investing nearly Rs 200 crore in Ahmedabad-based Sanstar Ltd, a leading corn-based specialty products and ingredient solutions firm through the preferential allotment route. The investment by the US major is part of a strategic partnership between the two companies…

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India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 3-month high in May on strong domestic demand

India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May, supported by strong domestic demand, infrastructure-led activity and rising new business orders, even as higher costs linked to the Middle East conflict continued to weigh on manufacturers, a monthly survey showed on Monday.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)…

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