US debt crosses $40 trillion threshold after doubling under Trump and BidenUnited States debt has now exceeded forty trillion dollars for the first time. This significant increase occurred during the presidencies o...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 72: Its profit finally came from the factory. The question is about durabilityThe largest single liability on this automobile supplier's balance sheet is not a bank loan. It is a lease, tied to an entity controlled by...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Andrew Garfield: “I hope that I'm always struggling... you develop when you're...” — a profound life lesson on personal growth, intentional resilience, and overcoming complacency, and why true character is forged by resisting the trap of comfort, by the Oscar-nominated actorQuote of the Day by Andrew Garfield: “I hope that I'm always struggling... You develop when you're struggling.” At its simplest, this idea ...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM 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
A 3,700-year-old olive tree in Portugal keeps producing olives as old trunk sections sprout again, revealing how one of nature’s longest-lived trees can repeatedly rejuvenate itself across thousands of yearsPortugal is home to olive trees that may be more than 3,700 years old. These ancient trees have survived droughts, wars, changing landscape...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Unveiling the high-powered ETSA 2026 jury; Zepto's profitability pushThe Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is back for a 12th edition. Today, we announce the high-powered jury and nominations for two categ...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bonnie Tyler, 'I am very fortunate to be doing something I completely love, so it is certainly not hard to get motivated' teaches timeless inspiring motivation on career success, help you stay focused, passionate and resilient while building meaningful life, finding work you truly loveQuote of the day by Bonnie Tyler reminds us that one of the greatest advantages in life is discovering something that genuinely inspires us...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.26 AM IST
In 2024, University of Illinois researchers showed electricity could recover gold from e-waste with fewer chemicals. 2 years later, a redesigned molecule removes the remaining chemical step, making metal recovery cleaner and simplerResearchers developed a new molecule for recovering gold from electronic waste. This molecule uses electricity to drive the separation proc...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
In 1978, Henry Ford II fired Lee Iacocca, father of iconic Ford Mustang. Five years later, he delivered record profits for nearly bankrupt rival ChryslerLee Iacocca helped create the iconic Ford Mustang before Henry Ford II fired him in 1978. Just five years later, Iacocca helped revive near...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
HR denies WFH request to techie facing knee surgery, sparks debate among netizens on its legalityAfter undergoing knee surgery, an employee seeks understanding from their employer concerning the denial of temporary work from home. Despi...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Bengaluru techie explains why landing Rs 30 LPA job was ‘bittersweet’: ‘That’s part of the game…’A Bengaluru-based techie revealed how he underwent months of gruelling interviews when he landed a great job in Hyderabad, advising enginee...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Global Market: Emerging markets draw nearly $19 billion in July as foreign investor outflows easeForeign investors returned to emerging markets in July, investing a net $18.8 billion in debt and equities after two months of outflows. De...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Ola Electric's PLI woes; Paytm rides MDR hopesOla Electric’s auditor has raised a red flag in the company’s Q1 results. This and more in today’s ETtech's Top 5.
10 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Market wrap: Titan Company, Bajaj Finance, SBI among top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on MondayIndian benchmark indices ended largely flat on Monday as rising crude prices and Middle East uncertainty offset optimism from softer US job...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Will Nifty, Sensex extend losses on Monday? Middle East tensions, Q1 results and 3 other factors to steer D-St this weekIndian stock markets ended lower as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty diverged. Investors face crucial triggers next week, including over ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST