China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM 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...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Quote of the day by Brad Pitt: ‘A family is a risky venture, because the greater the love, the greater the loss’, what the Hollywood actor teaches us about love, family and vulnerabilityIn a 2011 interview with Parade, Brad Pitt said he valued satisfaction over happiness and described family as a risky venture because deepe...
23 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
From $20 million to $100: ‘Donut King’ Ted Ngoy fled from Cambodia to the US and became a multimillionaire in 10 years, lost it all; how he rebuilt his wealthHe fled a dictatorship in Cambodia and came to the US to have a better life. Within ten years of his arrival, Ted Ngoy became a multimillio...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jamie Lee Curtis: 'I'm uninterested in superheroes...'- Inspiring life lessons on authenticity, human connection, real stories and being yourself by the award-winning American actress and iconic "scream queen" of horror moviesQuote of the Day by Jamie Lee Curtis: Jamie Lee Curtis passionately advocates for the beauty of genuine human experiences, favoring reality...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India’s next growth leaders? Bajaj Alts’ Jitendra Gohil bets on electronics, solar, defenceHe also sees opportunities in defence, shipbuilding, infrastructure and aerospace, though he cautions investors about demanding valuations.
21 Aug, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Shiprocket shares jump 6% as Goldman Sachs acquires Rs 53 crore stake. Time to buy or book profits?Shiprocket shares rose sharply on Thursday, extending gains after a blockbuster market debut. The rally came amid strong institutional inte...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Warren Buffett: If past data told you the future, the Forbes 400 would comprise librarians; beware of geeks bearing formulasEverybody had run to cash and government bonds, and everybody agreed it was the sensible thing to do. Warren Buffett called it the third bu...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Burmese pythons invaded Florida’s Everglades in the 1980s; decades later, the decline in raccoon, opossum and bobcat population number is staggeringBurmese pythons, an invasive species in Florida's Everglades, have caused severe declines in native wildlife over the past several decades....
20 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Milky Mist Dairy Food shares slip 4% after sharp post-listing rallyMilky Mist Dairy Food shares came under profit-booking pressure after gaining 42% over two sessions following their market debut. Despite s...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Woman Ahead and Social EnterpriseHappy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awar...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Goldman Sachs backs D-street debutante Shiprocket, buys over 40 lakh sharesShiprocket debuted on the NSE at ₹131, a 35% premium, closing at ₹143.10. Goldman Sachs India EQ Portfolio acquired 40.24 lakh shares post-...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Oil India vs ONGC vs OMCs: What JM Financial’s $80 Brent call means for oil stocksBrent crude may stay near eighty dollars a barrel for twelve months. Analysts favor Oil India and ONGC due to expected earnings growth. Oil...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Fiscally fit: The counterintuitive move that helped India tame inflation
India's inflation between 2010 and 2016 offers a lesson in fiscal discipline. Persistent deficits eroded confidence, leading to high inflat...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Equity investments should give about 15% annual returns over next 5 years: Raamdeo AgrawalAccording to Raamdeo Agrawal of Motilal Oswal, Indian equities may yield a promising fifteen percent annual return over the upcoming five y...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.55 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Thomas Campbell: ‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die’ - Scottish poet’s powerful words about love, loss and the people we leave behindThomas Campbell's quote is on living on through memories and influence. His words suggest that a person's presence continues after their ph...
15 Aug, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Post Chandrasekaran, the head that wears the Tata crown won't rest easyAs N. Chandras ekaran prepares to step down, Tata Sons faces a pivotal succession dilemma. The new chairman will take the reins of iconic b...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST