CEOs quitting general insurance companies to pursue entrepreneurial venturesTop executives are exiting established general insurance firms to launch new entrepreneurial ventures. This trend is fueled by India's vast...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | We stayed fully invested through elections, tariffs and war fears — and outperformed: Manish Gupta & Viraj Mahadevia of MoneyGrow PMSMoneyGrow PMS has navigated market volatility by focusing on businesses with consistent earnings growth. The fund house identifies opportun...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his partyMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing political challenges. A former ally has launched a new party, attracting members from Anwa...
29 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on India bets, Travis Kalanick, jobs in the AI era & moreUber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company i...
18 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Gold vs silver: Where to put Rs 1 lakh today? Experts suggest allocation strategy as gold-silver ratio drops below 55An ideal allocation between gold and silver should depend on an individual’s risk appetite, financial goals and investment goals, Guha unde...
15 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Scoop: Ex-Peak XV trio launches Mettle Capital, targets $350–400 million fund to back Indian startupsThree former Peak XV Partners, Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma, have launched Mettle Capital. The new venture capital fu...
14 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Mixed messages and military mismatch erode U.S. and Europe's Atlantic pactEuropean nations are questioning America's commitment to NATO. Unpredictable signals from the Trump administration are causing concern amon...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Bombay HC quashes Rs 1,524 crore proposed GST demand on Tata Sons in Docomo arbitration payout caseThe Bombay High Court quashed a Rs 1,524 crore GST demand against Tata Sons, ruling that payments made to NTT Docomo as an arbitration awar...
01 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Can you be forced to work on holidays? New labour law rules explainedBosses often pressure employees to work on off-days for targets, but Indian labour laws protect your right to rest. Employees generally can...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
India assured DTAA tax benefits will continue after Supreme Court ruling, Mauritius Cabinet Note saysIndia has assured Mauritius that it will uphold benefits under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This comes after a Supreme Court ru...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt – Part 55: This old-economy giant helped power India’s past. Its big test lies aheadSome companies face disruption at the level of products. Others face it at the level of technology. That is what makes this story more comp...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
From UP to Y Combinator: The rise & rise of Harshita AroraHarshita Arora has become the youngest general partner at Y Combinator. From a self-taught coder, she built a cryptocurrency app and cofoun...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST