After cloud spending, IT companies see 'token maxxing' as AI's next cost challengeIT firms are flagging a new AI challenge: 'token maxxing,' where companies prioritize AI usage metrics over actual business results. This t...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
The boss factor: Why a good manager matters more than you think for your careerYou can’t pick the manager, but he could decide your career, says Devashish Chakravarty.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
ETtech interview: AI is a capital game; our fundraise is large for India but quite small in the global context: Sarvam cofoundersIn an interview with ET, Sarvam cofounder Pratyush Kumar said Sarvam — which counts HCLTech, Bessemer Venture Partners, Peak XV, Khosla Ven...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
₹36 lakh job offer vs ₹25 lakh salary: Gurugram techie says higher package brings lower take-home, flags Mumbai cost worriesA Gurugram-based tech professional faces a career crossroads. A new job offer in Mumbai promises a higher annual salary but a reduced month...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
'Income Rs 1.7 lakh per month, savings just Rs 2,250': Couple say they are living paycheck to paycheck, mentally exhaustedA young Indian couple earning a combined ₹1.7 lakh monthly faces financial strain. High loan EMIs, including a ₹70,000 personal loan, leave...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Micro-drama platform Bullet launches Trinetra AI—an AI filmmaking and content intelligence platform for micro dramasBullet, backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, has launched Trinetra AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence for filmmaking and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Don't mistake foreign outflows for an India exit story; smart money is becoming more selective: Milan ParikhForeign institutional investors are net sellers in Indian equities due to global concerns, but this reflects capital reallocation, not a lo...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Volatility as opportunity, depends on framework of mind: 5 mid-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%The Indian stock market is no longer correcting only because of sentiment. It is now adjusting to the possibility of weaker numbers in the ...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
More women CXOs join India’s million-dollar pay club as domestic firms lead compensation growthNine women now earn over one million dollars annually as C-suite executives. Domestic companies are leading this rise, reflecting a focus o...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Claim settlement and grievance redressal related performance will determine the incentives of top executives of insurance companies: IRDAIn a significant policyholder-centric move, IRDAI has linked insurance executive pay to customer-centric metrics like claim settlement and ...
26 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...
25 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
India hiring tilts toward contracts as AI prompts workforce rethink, TeamLease saysIndian firms are shifting to contract and outsourced hiring. This change comes as companies reassess their workforce needs due to AI automa...
21 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST