She sold her wedding gold to buy expensive Hermès handbags. Is luxury fashion becoming the new gold?A Dubai woman reportedly sold all of her wedding gold jewellery to begin collecting Hermès handbags, believing the luxury accessories would...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
India may approve $370 million Chinese-linked auto investment, first in nearly a decadeIndia is poised to approve a significant $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Geel...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica SummitIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Natural diamonds are shining again as De Beers-led supply cuts lift pricesNatural diamond prices are experiencing a significant rebound, climbing 5-8% year-on-year, driven by reduced supply from major miners and r...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Psychology says people who always say ‘books are better than movies’ may not be trying to sound intellectual, they may be protecting a world their brains createdPsychology teaches us that personal preferences often reflect deeper emotional and cognitive needs. Choosing to read a book is rarely just ...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
NFO Update: Ionic Asset announces launch of Global Asset Allocation FundIonic Asset has launched the Global Asset Allocation Fund, a GIFT City-based, privately placed offering aimed at sophisticated investors, H...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Bodycraft Clinic and Salon raises Rs 120 crore in fundingBodycraft Clinic and Salon has secured Rs 120 crore funding from Singularity AMC to fuel its expansion across India. The integrated beauty,...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Singling out Huawei, China's premier defends tech rise, rejects subsidy claimsChina's Premier Li Qiang has pushed back against claims that state subsidies fuel the nation's tech advancements in areas like AI and EVs. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Quote of the day by Chuck Akre: "Wall Street has this wonderful business about how to create transactions. They set up what we believe are false expectations, and that’s what I call the “beat by a penny, missed by a penny syndrome.”Chuck Akre criticises Wall Street’s fixation on marginal earnings beats and misses, arguing it fuels short-term trading over meaningful ana...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Next ECMS tranche likely in August, to target rare earths, componentsGovernment officials anticipate announcing the next wave of Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) beneficiaries next month. The ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain strangleholdIndia and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion i...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
China warns of fragmented supply chains as trade tensions growBeijing, a dominant supplier, has retaliated against potential restrictions with export controls. While China attributes its competitivenes...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricts exports to 10 American defense firmsChina imposed export controls on 10 US companies involved in defence and rare earths mining in response to Washington's blacklist, and bann...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
China's rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to JapanJapan's rare earth magnet makers face a prolonged supply crunch as China's exports of crucial heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Japan company to set up rare earths magnet unit in Andhra PradeshJapan's Proterial will invest ₹2,250 crore to build a rare earth magnet plant in Andhra Pradesh. This facility will produce vital component...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST