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Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
Modi says 70 lakh jobs created under PM-Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana so far; transfers initial incentives worth Rs 2,400 crPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced over 70 lakh jobs created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing Rs 2,400 ...
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
War and AI force India Inc to rethink huge office dealsLarge office leasing deals in India are experiencing extended closing times as companies adopt a cautious approach to expansion amid geopol...
Big yard, iron fences: Why India must chase AI sovereignty nowThe expanding limitations on advanced AI technologies in America underline a pivotal change in the landscape of global tech commerce. This ...
Citi cuts Nifty target to 26,000 on El Nino, AI risks, picks one stockCiti Research lowered its Nifty target due to rising earnings risks linked to geopolitical tensions and other macro concerns. However, it r...
ATMs in small hubs may run out of cash: Confederation of ATM IndustryATM operators are demanding ₹100 crore compensation from banks. State Bank of India is accused of sending most cash to big cities. This lea...
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
Modi government in panic mode on current economic situation: CongressThe Congress party alleges the Modi government is in panic over the economy. They point to a reported plan to remove capital gains tax on f...
Unified Lending Interface is a good start. Now comes the hard partIndia's new Unified Lending Interface, ULI, promises to fix credit access. However, its true impact depends on fintech companies.
EPS-95 Higher Pension: Employees contributing to EPF on actual wages cannot be denied higher EPS 95 pension if they were EPS members on September 1, 2014, rules HCThe Karnataka High Court has ruled in favour of exempt trust employees. Those who retired after September 1, 2014, and contributed Providen...
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
GP Petroleums Q4 profit rises 8%GP Petroleums reported an 8% year-on-year profit increase in the fourth quarter, driven by improved operating margins despite a revenue dec...
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on ShopsyUS demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Jubilant Foodworks shares crash 8% after Domino's India operator's Q4 results. What spooked investors?Jubilant Foodworks shares dropped significantly after its fourth-quarter results. The Domino's India operator reported a profit rise but fa...
Handloom, handicraft sector key employer but faces challengesIndia's vital handloom and handicraft sector, employing millions, grapples with low wages and limited market reach. A recent study highligh...
Charting the global economy: Inflation mounts as war drags onThe Iran war is causing global economic disruption. Inflation is rising, impacting consumers and markets worldwide. The US sees its worst i...
India’s jobless rate rises to 5% in Q4India's unemployment rate climbed to 5% in the January-March quarter. This rise was primarily due to an increase in joblessness among women...
Suicide trends in India: 31% cases among daily wage workers, this state reports highest numbers, shows NCRB 2024 dataDaily wage earners now represent the largest group of suicide victims in India, accounting for 31% of all deaths in 2024, a decade-high. Th...