India can import capital, but not sovereignty; controlling silicon critical for future: ESSCI CEOIndia's shift towards semiconductor manufacturing represents a crucial strategy for asserting national autonomy. By fostering local chip pr...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
That sharp chlorine smell at the swimming pool is not chlorine, and the CDC says it means the opposite of what you assume; a properly maintained pool should barely smell of anything at allThat strong "pool smell" actually signals a need for more chlorine. Chloramines, formed from swimmer byproducts, cause irritation and eye s...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Global Market: ASML raises 2026 outlook as AI boom drives strong earnings, plans capacity expansionASML raised its 2026 revenue guidance to €43-45 billion, up from €36-40 billion, after beating Q2 estimates on surging AI chipmaking demand...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Global Market: European shares slip as AI chip rally fails to offset Middle East concernsEuropean shares dipped slightly as Middle East tensions grew. Technology stocks advanced, boosted by ASML's positive financial forecasts. L...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales to reach $165 billion in 2026: industry bodyTotal equipment sales are forecast to reach a record $229.5 billion by 2028, marking five consecutive years of growth due to AI-driven dema...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challengesThe Netherlands-based business is Europe's most valuable listed company with a market capitalisation of €610 billion ($696 billion) after t...
14 Jul, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Mining, construction equipment industry posts 3% rise in domestic sales; exports surge 31.5%The domestic mining and construction equipment sector saw sales exceed 140,000 units last fiscal year. Exports experienced a significant ju...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Global Market: European shares fall as US-Iran tensions rattle markets; BP gains, Ericsson slumpsEuropean shares fell at the open as escalating US-Iran tensions dented risk appetite, while investors assessed earnings from BP, Ericsson a...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Samsung, SK hynix, Micron ramp up capacity as demand for AI infrastructure outpaces supplyGlobal memory chipmakers are expanding production capacity to meet AI demand. Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are investing billions in new f...
13 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
GE Vernova, Atlanta Electricals among top beneficiaries of India's transmission expansionIndia's power transmission sector anticipates growth, with new policies supporting domestic manufacturing. Chinese firms can participate, b...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
This Qatari royal bought an European villa for $395 million, bigger than Vatican City. The Sardinian estate features 126 rooms, remote-controlled erupting volcano, secret cave to hide from drones and moreSheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani acquired Villa Certosa for €350 million which is Europe’s most ostentatious villa. This Sardinia...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Data center pipeline faces construction delays, cancellations to mount through 2027: BernsteinGlobal data center capacity faces delays and cancellations until after 2026. Power and supply chain constraints are significantly impacting...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Indian business optimism weakens as margin pressures weigh: HSBC surveyIndian private sector firms show reduced optimism for the year ahead. Companies are scaling back hiring plans due to rising costs and compe...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
This $1.4-trillion manager owns $400 million superyacht that has glass-bottom pool, helipad and moreStephen Schwarzman received his custom superyacht, Destiny, valued at US$400 million. This massive vessel, built by Feadship, measures over...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei falls in volatile trade as tech tracks Nasdaq selloffJapan's Nikkei share average declined in choppy trade on Wednesday. Technology stocks faced pressure after overnight losses on the Nasdaq i...
08 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
European shares flat as AI caution prevails; focus on defence stocksEuropean shares remained flat as elevated AI stock valuations prompted caution. Technology stocks led declines, tracking a glum mood in glo...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
India's semiconductor push faces execution challenges, over 90% chip equipment still imported: ReportWhile India is building domestic capabilities in chip fabrication, packaging and testing, execution remains its biggest challenge due to he...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.55 PM IST