A cyberattack on Nichirei has disrupted ice cream and fast food supplies across Japan. Popular companies like Ezaki Glico and KFC Japan are experiencing significant product delays. Some restaurants may face temporary menu changes and potential store closures due to shortages. This incident follows other recent cyberattacks targeting major Japanese corporations. The government urges companies
The S&P 500 declined 0.4%, a day after coming within 0.5% of the record high it reached last month. As of 7:05 PM IST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had gained 64 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.8%.
Yes, the tariff story matters. Britain will eliminate duties on 99% of Indian tariff lines, and that is no small concession. But the real point is sectoral: the benefits fall squarely on labour-intensive industries that create jobs at scale.
This is not the first attempt by the US to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil. Last year, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its imports of Russian crude, before reversing the measure in February.
India will soon launch its first hydrogen fuel cell train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train in Haryana. This train generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen fuel. The project establishes India’s first integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem. This initiative marks a significant step towards cleaner transport solutions.
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan will help shape US monetary policy. He joins a Federal Reserve task force reviewing its policy framework. Rajan will examine balance sheet policy alongside other experts. Other panels will assess data, productivity, and inflation frameworks. These initiatives aim to improve the central bank’s future policy approach.
Bank branches will be closed in Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Manipur on July 16. These closures are for Ratha Yatra and the Harela festival celebrations. Customers can still use online and mobile banking services for transactions. Other regional holidays are scheduled later this month across various states. Regular banking operations will resume on the next working
Top stock market recommendations: Anant Raj, Sobha Ltd, and PNB Housing Finance have been identified as the top stocks to buy by Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth Management for July 16, 2026. Views on Nifty and Bank Nifty have also been shared:
