FedEx has launched a new digital brand campaign, ‘FedEx. The Move India Needs’, developed by Saatchi & Saatchi India, aimed at showcasing its end-to-end logistics capabilities and reinforcing its positioning …
Economy
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Middle East Conflict Heightens Economic Risks for South Asia, Moody’s Warns
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East is emerging as a significant external shock for South Asia, with countries in the region facing heightened risks from energy price spikes, supply …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) …
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World Bank: India Growth to Ease but Outpace Peers
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s economic growth is projected to moderate to 6.6 per cent in FY27, as rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict and ongoing supply chain disruptions weigh on …
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Trump’s Iran Miscalculation: A Warning for a Fragile Global Order
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 3 minutes read“Wars may be started at will, but they are ended by necessity.” The old insight, often attributed to Machiavelli, has taken on renewed relevance in the unfolding crisis involving Donald …
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Auto, Industrial CEOs Bet on Growth, Accelerate AI Push Amid Uncertainty: KPMG
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readGlobal automotive and industrial manufacturing leaders are signalling renewed confidence in growth even as geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and the energy transition reshape the operating landscape, according to a 2025 …
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South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Startup Pitch Competition
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted a Startup Pitch Competition on March 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders …
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Virgin Atlantic Ramps up Bengaluru Flights, Nears Double-Daily Service
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readVirgin Atlantic will increase its London Heathrow–Bengaluru services to 13 flights a week from June 1, 2026, edging closer to a double-daily schedule on one of its fastest-growing India routes. …
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Jenifer Rajkumar Announces Housing Assistance Day, Financial Literacy Workshop in Ridgewood
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readNew York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is set to host two upcoming community events aimed at providing housing and financial resources directly to residents of Ridgewood, continuing her approach of …