Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddyIndian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered re...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boomTech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
India may face China’s problem before it reaches the Dragon's wealthIndia’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level, even as the working-age population remains dominant. The country m...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Jackson Hole 2026: When and what are investors expecting from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh?The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, scheduled for August 27-29, will draw close attention as Chair Kevin Warsh makes his expected...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
MSE: Building the capital markets of a Viksit BharatIndia's capital market is on the brink of a transformative shift as more investors engage actively. The Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE) i...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Hyundai Motor's union reaches preliminary wage deal, averting more strikesHyundai Motor's South Korean union reached a tentative labor agreement with management. This deal averts further production losses after th...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
AI leaders on automation; PM Modi debriefs space startupsBusiness leaders at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum said AI agents can reshape work, but governance and human accountability remain ...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Godrej Industries group signs pact to invest Rs 20,000 crore in HaryanaGodrej Industries Group plans a substantial Rs 20,000 crore investment in Haryana. This initiative is expected to generate approximately 40...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
‘I didn’t say which Diwali’: Boris Johnson on India-UK FTA deadline; hails scotch whisky tariff cut from 150% to 75%In a comical take on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement timeline, Boris Johnson revealed his contentment with the trade deal's finalization....
24 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: India can emerge as global powerhouse for human capitalIndia can become a global hub for human capital due to its young population. This demographic offers opportunities for building and providi...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
AI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India, but freshers face the squeezeAI is creating more jobs than it destroys in India currently. However, entry-level hiring is declining significantly for young workers. Com...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
South Korea plans chip windfall fund to back youth, AI investmentThe proposed "Future Response Fund" would finance programmes aimed at helping young people find jobs, buy homes and start families, while...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Professionals in India see mismatch between job titles, pay: ReportNearly six in 10 Indian professionals feel their job titles do not match their compensation, an Indeed survey found. While 80% see inflated...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth storyIndia’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuin...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Gold slips below Rs 1.55 lakh/10 gm on MCX, but global prices extend gains. What’s next?Gold prices slipped on the MCX but extended gains in international markets on Tuesday as expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike eas...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- As Opel turns to Chinese partners, its hometown frets about the future
Struggling like many other European automakers, Opel is expanding its partnership with Leapmotor to build a new SUV, tapping the Hangzhou-b...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
AI won’t create India’s jobs crisis, but it could deepen itEducated youth face a challenging job market with fewer middle-skill opportunities. Many new jobs are in low-productivity agriculture or in...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.57 PM IST