Limited economic impact? Here’s how the Middle East crisis is impacting job market and your household bills – for now

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even so, India’s economy still appears firm, with only a few early signs of pressure, according to a recent report by HDFC Bank’s treasury research team.The report, Macro Billboard: 40 Charts, Early Signals dated April 20, 2026, says…

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Nestle India registers record sales in Q4; profit up 26%

NEW DELHI: Nestle India reported a 26% increase in net profit to Rs 1114 crore on its highest ever domestic sales of Rs 6,445 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, led by premiumisation, penetration and higher ad spends.“This performance was powered by double-digit volume growth, driven by over 50% increase in advertising…

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Us-India Trade Talks: US–India trade deal: Where do talks stand & what to expect – explained

Fresh negotiations between India and the United States are underway in Washington, DC this week, with officials indicating that a long-running effort to seal a bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion.A senior US official, responding to queries on the progress of the talks, said, “The Trump administration and India continue to have positive and productive…

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