China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit BharatIndia's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Despite geopolitical crisis, India's economic fundamentals and strategic partnerships will sustain growth: World BankIndia's economy shows strong growth potential. The World Bank believes this momentum will continue. Investments in people and businesses ar...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Why market crashed today? Sensex plunges 719 points, Nifty closes below 23,150; 7 factors behind Rs 7 lakh crore sell-offIndian equity markets experienced a significant sell-off on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty declining around 1% each. This downturn was d...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
100 days of Iran war, Rs 4,50,000 crore wiped out: Is your stock portfolio safe from missiles?Indian equities have lost Rs 4.5 lakh crore in 100 days as the Iran-led West Asia conflict and a global AI trade unwind trigger sharp FII o...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Bareilly woman spent 8 years preparing for UPSC, now earns Rs 18,000 in Gurgaon; urges youth to keep an alternative readyA Bareilly woman shared her eight-year UPSC preparation journey, ending with a modest ₹18,000 job in Gurugram after exhausting all attempts...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Rs 1 crore job in New York or Rs 25-30 LPA job in India? Man reveals the 'dark truth': 'About 25-30% of your salary...'A viral video highlights the reality of earning a crore in New York City. After taxes and high living costs, the actual disposable income i...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
India’s economy faces threats that currency band-aid can’t fixIndia's government and central bank have launched new measures to attract foreign investment. These steps aim to boost the rupee and bring ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: founditWhite-collar hiring in India saw a slowdown in May 2026. However, diversity hiring experienced a substantial surge. This trend highlights a...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Indian consumers turn defensive as job fears rise, economic confidence fallsIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about jobs and the economy. This is leading many to reduce spending on non-essentials like dini...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Why are newspapers so big? Industrialist Harsh Goenka shares a surprising 300-year-old secret you may not knowA British tax law from over 300 years ago shaped the large size of newspapers. Publishers printed on bigger sheets to pay less tax. Even af...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India's Startup Safari in UK to tap into innovation tie-upsIndian startup leaders are in the UK this week to boost AI and technology partnerships. The Startup Policy Forum's 'UK Startup Safari' aims...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Meta layoffs hit India; Local VCs eye Wispr Flow fundingHappy Wednesday! Tech major Meta has quietly axed a dozen India roles as part of its latest global AI-era reset. This and more in today's E...
27 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Meta India cuts around dozen jobs; ad sales, marketing roles take a hitAccording to industry estimates, the company has about 400 employees, though it does not reveal country-specific workforce numbers. Meta re...
27 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST