India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
A 70:30 strategy could help investors balance gold and silver exposure: Tata Mutual FundTata Mutual Fund recommends a 70:30 strategic allocation between gold and silver for investors looking to balance stability with growth. Th...
23 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapesEthiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
From stock euphoria to panic: South Korea investors face painful market falloutSouth Korea’s KOSPI has fallen about 30% from its June 19 peak as a retail-driven stock market boom fuelled by leveraged products turned in...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Why Jefferies’ Chris Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge amid Iran war and fiscal risksJefferies’ Christopher Wood sees gold as the second-best hedge for investors amid rising geopolitical and fiscal risks linked to the Iran c...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Bessent’s bond market push struggles to bring down US borrowing costsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s bond-buyback push has offered only limited relief, with long-term Treasury yields rising again. Inves...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic tiesIn Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central them...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India GCCs move from execution hubs to strategic centres as AI reshapes work, talent and workspaceIndia's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are assuming control over product ownership and advanced tech initiatives. They are becoming key p...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Why rising Treasury yields are becoming a growing risk for the US economyA sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has pushed yields higher, raising borrowing costs for households, companies and the federal government. Highe...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
The audience behind the algorithm: How ET helps turn your AI ambition into business strategyA strategic look at how ET’s Partner With Us initiative enables enterprise technology brands like Snowflake to reach influential decision-m...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Emerging markets defy global shocks as investors return to local assetsEmerging markets are seeing renewed investor interest despite geopolitical tensions, trade risks and AI-driven volatility, with debt attrac...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaBy pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which could be...
16 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaThe US is preparing to ask countries to choose between its Pax Silica AI framework and China’s competing initiative, Reuters reported. Wash...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Global Market: Rising real yields raise fresh risks for stocks and global economic growthReal borrowing costs across major economies have climbed to multi-year highs as heavy government borrowing and large technology companies’ ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: EAM Jaishankar to speak on India’s foreign policy amid global tensionsExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar will be a lead speaker at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22, addressing India’s fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Global Market: China stocks rise on AI optimism; Hong Kong shares mostly flatChinese mainland stocks advanced, led by optical communications and technology shares, as strong AI demand forecasts boosted sentiment. Hon...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
When the right audience is listening, partnerships become a strategic advantageFor brands targeting business decision-makers, visibility alone is not enough. Bosch’s partnership with ET demonstrates how credible platfo...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST