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EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with ChinaThe European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a si...
India's lending boom might no longer be largely bank-ledIndia's private credit market is booming, doubling in five years to $25 billion as companies seek alternatives to traditional bank loans fo...
Domestic car sales surge in June on tax cuts, lower interest rates & strong demandIndian car sales surged over 24% in June, marking a strong third consecutive month of double-digit growth. This boom, fueled by tax cuts an...
Decoding BPM 3.0 at the intersection of agility, adaptability, and AIThe dawn of BPM 3.0 is here and it is marked by what industry experts term as “process reimagination”. For the three-and-a-half to close to...
Time to take selective risks? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%There are more than 3,000 small-caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. Only a handful are actually worth looking at; and even fewer wor...
Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
India's manufacturing growth slows in Q1 as West Asia conflict weighs: FICCIIndia's manufacturing sector anticipates a slower growth phase in the April-June quarter of FY27, influenced by the West Asia conflict. Whi...
World's three largest memory chipmakers sued in US over DRAM supply shift to AI memoryA class-action lawsuit has been filed in the US against Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron, accusing them of restricting traditional DRAM supply...
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Imvu ibulala indhlovu' - 'A sheep kills an elephant'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A Zulu proverb, "Imvu ibulala indhlovu," meaning "A sheep kills an elephant," powerfully illustrates that strength...
India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investorsIndia is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed Mo...
Avoid expensive themes, focus on valuations and stock picking: Samit VartakIndian equities have rebounded significantly, yet investor sentiment remains cautious due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Despite th...
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks: BISThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues...
Heat stress becoming a serious risk for MSMEs and workers: ReportsRecent studies by WRI India and HeatWatch reveal that heatwaves are disrupting production, increasing operational costs, reducing worker pr...
Why MSMEs hold the key to India’s biggest AI opportunityIndia is poised for AI leadership, with large businesses rapidly adopting advanced systems. However, millions of MSMEs lag due to tradition...
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
Psychologists say saying 'hello' to your driver is not just good manners, it may satisfy a basic human need we often overlookA study by the University of Sussex, conducted with Transport for London (TfL) and Neighbourly Lab, found that a simple "hello" or "thank y...
Climate-related disruptions affecting MSMEs' productivity, operations, supply chains: ReportA new report reveals a stark 'actionability gap,' as most businesses rely on reactive measures instead of proactive resilience. This vulner...
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Why tax has become one of the biggest trust tests for enterprise dataAs businesses generate larger volumes of financial and operational data, tax functions are becoming an unexpected proving ground for AI pro...
Japanese proverb of the day: 'Feed a dog for three days, and it remembers your kindness for three years' - A timeless lesson about gratitude and loyalty?A timeless Japanese proverb underscores the enduring power of gratitude. It talks about how even small acts of generosity can foster deep l...