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Aluminium industry split over custom duties for scraps and finished productsIndia's aluminium industry is split over import duties. Primary producers, represented by the Aluminium Association of India (AAI), want st...
Govt directs removal of BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, Lossigy apps from Android, iOS over e-rickshaw disruption concerns: SourcesAuthorities have ordered the removal of three mobile apps – BAT-BMS, Epoch-i-ion, and Lossigy – from Indian app stores. These applications ...
EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government supportIndian MSMEs are struggling with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, facing compliance hurdles due to a lack of financial and tech...
Insurance regulator IRDAI plans overhaul of commission rules to curb mis-selling, sources sayIndia's insurance regulator is set to overhaul distributor commissions, proposing payments spread over a policy's life to curb mis-selling ...
NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges facing the alliance?NATO leaders convene in Ankara facing critical challenges: maintaining US commitment amid Trump's skepticism, Europe increasing its securit...
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to knowPresident Trump's administration is launching "Trump Accounts" to promote financial independence for American children, coinciding with the...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip on AI woes, oil extends dropAsian stocks dipped, mirroring a global tech sell-off fueled by concerns that the AI rally has overheated. Investors are questioning sky-hi...
Sony’s digital-only PlayStation future sparks debate over game ownershipUnlike physical discs that can be traded, resold, or passed on, digital purchases are licences linked to user accounts. So is it really own...
A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turfWestern startups are increasingly turning their attention to affordable and powerful AI models from China, particularly Z. ai's GLM-5.2, wh...
ETtech Explainer: OpenAI is halving inference cost and what this meansOpenAI has reportedly halved its AI inference costs through significant optimizations, a crucial development amid rising AI development exp...
Trump administration declines to renew North American trade deal, starts 10-year wind-down clockThe United States has declined to extend the USMCA trade deal, initiating a ten-year wind-down period. This move aims to reshore manufactur...
Psychologists explain why parents should not say ‘we cannot afford it’ to kids. Parenting lessons on how to teach money's value to kidsMany parents use the phrase "We can't afford it" to turn down their children's requests, but psychologists say it may create unnecessary an...
Your electricity provider may soon have competition in Gurugram. What it means for consumersGurugram's power supply monopoly may soon end, with a proposal before the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission to introduce a second d...
KKR in talks with JSW to drive in MG Motors JV with $400 mn investmentA combination of primary infusion and secondary share sale is planned as valuation doubles to $3 billion in 3 years. Sajjan Jindal led grou...
Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
UK asylum seekers face £10,000 charge before they can apply to settleBritain is proposing asylum seekers repay around £10,000 for accommodation and support before settlement eligibility. This move aims to det...
Used-car market enters new era: Why more Indians are choosing used cars despite rising incomesIndia's used car market is booming, projected to hit $70 billion by FY31 as buyers increasingly choose pre-owned vehicles for value and sma...
India's electric car sales set to cross 3 lakh units for first time in 2026: ReportIndia's electric passenger vehicle market is poised for a significant leap, projected to surpass 3 lakh annual sales in 2026. This surge is...
Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
India’s ethanol strategy: Automakers treading cautiously, consumers remain unconvinced and experts are waryWith the rollout of E85 fuel and policy changes to support mass flex-fuel deployment, the government is attempting something few large econ...