‘Emerging Markets’ is Obsolete: India, Taiwan and South Korea no longer fit neatly in the same boxCurrent classifications distinguishing between emerging and developed financial markets fall short of accuracy, as illustrated by South Kor...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
The day the fault lines cracked: October 7’s aftershocks travelled from Israel and Gaza to Iran, Red Sea and $100 oilIt started at the Gaza border. Then came Hezbollah, Houthi attacks, rerouted ships, an Israel-Iran war, American strikes and an oil shock. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Physical AI startups moot industry body to set data-collection standardsThe proposed body could also help AI labs connect with various farms, factories, hotels and other real-world environments from where they c...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
China revamps higher education with three-tier university system amid jobs slowdown, ageing populationChina is initiating a significant overhaul of its higher education system to align with national and strategic goals. The new guidelines in...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Patchwork algorithms get the job done: What is helping curb skyrocketing costs of enterprise AI?As businesses navigate the AI frontier, many are embracing a blend of advanced models to address distinct needs effectively. Industry giant...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ET EXPLAINER: How RBI’s new valuation rules change the way banks view REITs, InvITsThe Reserve Bank of India has amended the valuation framework for Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts. These...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
India's China supply chain blip could be a big twist in the plotIndia's electronics exports to China have seen a significant rise, driven by AI and data center demand. This growth suggests China may sour...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Noel Tata proposes splitting Tata Sons as alternative to RBI-mandated listingNoel Tata suggested restructuring Tata Sons into multiple entities. This proposal offers an alternative to listing the holding company. The...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Is senior living worth the cost? Financial trade-offs seniors and families need to consider before making the moveAs families shrink and longevity rises, senior living offers independence, companionship and security. But the comfort comes at a real cost.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
HDFC Bank shares fall 2% to fresh 52-week low despite victory in Credit Suisse AT1 bonds cases in BahrainHDFC Bank shares fell despite the rejection of all seven Bahrain cases linked to Credit Suisse AT1 bonds. The stock remains under pressure ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 75: Delisting, merger, demerger: Long restructuring story of one auto ancillaryLast week's auto-ancillary story dealt with another major participant in the same broad industry. This week's business is dramatically narr...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
How the rise of institutional investors is changing the IPO playbookIndia’s IPO market is evolving beyond capital raising, with mutual funds, AIFs, insurers, global institutions and family offices driving de...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
The snack twist to India’s three meals a day has a ₹1 lakh crore hidden opportunityIndia's culinary habits are shifting, with a marked preference for convenient and health-conscious snack choices over traditional meals. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Chasing dues could get easier for small businesses under new rules, MSME Secy Bharat Khera explainsThe number of enterprises in the formal ecosystem has increased from around 16.5 million three to four years ago to 92 million currently, s...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Growth broadens across India Inc: What an 8-quarter earnings review reveals about sectors, risks and returnsET Wealth presents an 8-quarter earnings assessment report of various sectors. The year-on-year net profit growth for 18 sectors is present...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Gold rallies 9% in July, but investors park Rs 1.4 lakh crore in money market funds: Vallum CapitalIn July, gold showcased impressive returns, significantly outpacing the equity markets as investors shifted their focus to secure assets, s...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST