India manufacturing PMI falls to five-year low in August
India manufacturing PMI falls to five-year low in August
Day: September 1, 2026
Russia’s manufacturing sector contracts in August, PMI shows
Russia’s manufacturing sector contracts in August, PMI shows
Global Market: AI could force central banks to rethink monetary policy
Artificial intelligence could fundamentally reshape financial markets and force central banks to rethink monetary policy communication and regulation, according to Princeton economist Markus Brunnermeier. He warned that AI-powered trading systems could anticipate policy decisions faster than humans, creating “asymmetric understanding” and potentially increasing market volatility and manipulation risks.
Italy’s manufacturing sector slips into contraction in August
Italy’s manufacturing sector slips into contraction in August
France factory output rises for first time since April
France factory output rises for first time since April
Manufacturing PMI falls to 5-year low in August amid sales slowdown
New orders and output expanded at their weakest pace in five years, while manufacturing employment contracted for the first time in two-and-a-half years
Indian consulate in UAE issues warning over biometric fraud targeting nationals
Indian nationals in the UAE are warned against unauthorised agents collecting biometric data. Fraudsters exploit fingerprints and facial scans for financial transactions and loans. Misuse of data can lead to financial liabilities, fines, and travel bans. Biometric information should only be submitted at official UAE government facilities. The consulate urges caution and reporting of suspicious…
UPI sets new record at 24.51 bn transactions in Aug, value at ₹29.82 trn
Transaction volumes rose 3.6 per cent month-on-month and 22 per cent year-on-year, while average daily UPI transactions increased to 791 million
PM hails 7.8% GDP growth, urges people to avoid buying gold, foreign trips
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday applauded the country’s people for the 7.8 per cent GDP growth rate, calling the feat particularly impressive, coming against the backdrop of global turmoil, geopolitical conflicts, and supply chain disruptions. In a video message on Instagram, the prime minister also slammed those spreading “jhooth ki goonj” (an apparent riff…
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?
ET Wealth Reader’s Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire foreign citizenship. Will I still be able to inherit my family’s agricultural land, and are there any restrictions on holding, transferring, or disposing of such property after becoming a foreign citizen?