From local strength to global supply chains: The challenges before Tamil Nadu MSMEsDespite the benefits of a cluster-based industrial ecosystem, MSMEs in Tamil Nadu continue to face challenges such as limited awareness of ...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
New Zealand parliament passes 'once-in-a-generation' India trade deal, cutting tariffs on most exportsNew Zealand's parliament has passed legislation implementing its free trade agreement with India, clearing the way for tariff elimination o...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman JunejaIndia's leather exports are projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2026-27. Trade pacts with the UK and EU will significantly boost these fu...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Hero Motors IPO set to open; GMP signals 29% potential listing upside. Check key detailsHero Motors’ Rs 1,000-crore IPO opens on September 16 with a price band of Rs 79–Rs 84 per share. Its Rs 23 grey market premium suggests a ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
India's middle-income trap has a problem money may fixEconomist Thomas Piketty says India can escape the middle-income trap through massive investment in education, healthcare and infrastructur...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
From India to Vietnam: Why some firms are rethinking the China-plus-one strategyCompanies are bringing manufacturing back to China after facing difficulties abroad. Replicating China's factory ecosystem and skilled labo...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
India can be a sandbox for ethical, affordable AI, says WBG's ZhangWorld Bank managing director and chief administrative officer Wencai Zhang was on a visit to Chennai last week to commemorate 25 years of t...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
After missteps, Thermax puts energy back on growth path: Ashish Bhandari, MD & CEOWe reorganised the company around industrial products, which are product-related businesses; industrial infra, which is project-related; gr...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
This man left vice president and executive producer position at Warner Bros., Then left corporate life to become a carpenter and welderSteven Greene made a bold leap from a top Hollywood executive position to embrace the hands-on world of carpentry and welding. This shift i...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Bhutan business bets on hazelnuts for farming futureBhutanese farmers are cultivating hazelnuts, a high-value crop, on their lands. This initiative aims to improve subsistence farming and add...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos warns of a second-round inflation threat from energy pricesCentral banks must monitor energy price impacts and potential second-round inflation effects. Global regulatory coordination is crucial for...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Too early to wave red flag over pink slipsIndia is witnessing a resurgence of job cuts in the multinational sector, particularly within the tech and electronics fields. However, the...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Global Fintech Fest 2026: PFRDA plans inflation-linked bonds to offer inflation-protected pension returnsIndia's pension regulator is developing innovative bond issuances for inflation-protected returns. Guidelines for these new products are ex...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
AI boom poses new financial stability risks, BIS head saysThe BIS estimates the world's five largest technology firms will invest more than $1 trillion in AI between 2025 and 2026, while industry ...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Anthropic sees AI driving GDP growth, but warns of job losses, wage pressureArtificial intelligence could significantly accelerate economic growth by 2030, but faster AI adoption may also put pressure on employment ...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Trump backs H-1B visa fee proposal to boost American worker hiring and trainingPresident Trump proposed a new fee on H-1B visa petitions. This measure aims to encourage companies to hire American workers first. The Dep...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
China's assimilation campaign faces growing international pushback as World Uyghur Congress calls for actionThe World Uyghur Congress highlighted international efforts challenging China's policies. Uyghur representation was maintained within the U...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST