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Zeroing in on one's values to lift productivity

Leadership means having clarity of vision that inspires people to aspire and act

Capital markets require more Hindenburgs, not fewer

Short sellers hold businesses to account, raise the cost of opacity and make markets more efficient

Whether Trump's Tariffs Will Aid or Harm the US Is Far From Clear

Indiscriminate tariffs that don't fit into a larger strategy can hurt the barrier-erecting country more than its trade partners

India, EU Discuss Road Map To Strengthen Trade, Investment

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU counterpart Maroš Šefčovič

Gaza Ceasefire Begins as Hamas Names the 3 Hostages to be Released

Hamas had earlier blamed the delay in handing over the names on 'technical field reasons'

What protects us from being stabbed in our own homes?

India extracts a very high price from those who hurt its rich and middle class but this shield could weaken

PM Lauds ECI, Indian Space Achievements

PM Modi Also Urged Citizens to Vote Actively, Highlighting Its Role in Strengthening Democracy

Visa issue not affecting ops: BYD

China's BYD is keen to have manufacturing operations in India as soon as 'all factors' suggest a 'go ahead', and the plan is under constant evaluation, according to a top official of the company's Indian arm.

Trump's Deeds May Not Have the Same Bite as His Plans

Trump is a businessman looking to extract a \"good deal\" from his opponents

Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner State to Boost Investment

Nigeria has become a partner state of the BRICS group of emerging-market powers.

India to export 1 mt of sugar this year

India is set to allow exports of 1 million tonnes (mt) of sugar during the current season, government and industry sources said, to help mills export surplus stocks from the world's second biggest producer of the sweetener and help prop up local prices.

Indian equities not overly expensive, reflect growth prospects

We see structural shifts in India align closely with 5 mega forces driving global economic transformation Ben Powell Chief APAC & ME strategist, Blackrock Investment Institute

IT's Top 5 Might End This Fiscal a Tad Better Than the Last One

Tech services companies' growth optimism reflects in better recruitment numbers

Life, accident insurance coverage may be doubled

The initiative aims to strengthen financial security, especially for economically weak sections

Guide to investing in global stocks via Liberalized Remittance Scheme

From KYC to investments: Indian platforms are streamlining stock investments in the US, other global markets

Nailing the 'smart business casual' code during winter

Looking 'smart casual' is easy if you build a wardrobe around versatile separates like blazers and trousers

TikTok Goes Dark in US, Disappears From All App Stores

By preemptively taking the app offline, TikTok now has a chance to mobilize its US user base to protest the ban

Hindenburg founder set to face fraud probe over hedge fund

Nate Anderson, the 'activist' short-seller who announced shutting down of his almost eight-year-old research firm Hindenburg, is under the cloud for his alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

How Perceived Wealth Triggers Spending Habits

You're in the elevator lobby of your 14th-floor apartment, scrolling through e-commerce deals, though you have no intention of buying. A neighbor enters, mentions the price at which an apartment in the building recently sold, and you're surprised to learn it's significantly higher than what you paid seven years ago. Upon entering your apartment, you unlock your phone again to find a discount on your 18-month-old phone model. Without much thought, you click 'Buy Now'.

Electronics Industry Expects Budget to Rev Up Local Mfg

India's electronics and semiconductor industries are expecting a number of incentives from the upcoming FY26 Union budget, largely focused on increasing the domestic value addition in a steadily growing industry, consultants and stakeholders said.

Tech Firms May See More Short-Term Contracts, Frequent Renewals

Indian IT services companies are seeing a shift towards shorter-term contracts, driven by client uncertainty and the rapid pace of technological change.

Private investment, jobs to rise in FY26: CII

Investments by the private sector as well as employment opportunities are expected to rise in FY26, according to a survey of over 300 businesses including large, medium, and small firms.

Trump and the threat to global trade: Much ado about nothing?

His past moves won little success even as key changes since have made world trade less vulnerable

CapitaLand to invest ₹450 cr in Hyd IT park

CapitaLand Group, a real estate investment and development company headquartered in Singapore, has announced a ₹450 crore investment to develop a state-of-the-art 1 million square foot IT park in Hyderabad.

PSB to raise ₹2k cr via QIP in Q4: CEO

State-owned Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through qualified institutional placement (QIP) during the ongoing quarter, a top official of the bank said.

House sale tax: Are furnishings deductible?

I am planning to sell my house in a few months and want to understand how to calculate the cost of acquisition for all tax purposes. Specifically, can I include the expenses of furnishing the house as part of acquisition cost while determining the taxable gains? If so, what expenses or items will be considered as furnishings, and are there any specific documentation and condition required to claim such expenses?

Perplexity Eyes TikTok Merger in $50 Billion Bid

Perplexity AI submitted a bid to TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd, to merge with its US operations and create a new entity, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

India, Oman FTA negotiations over

India is not seeking customs duty concessions on over 100 product categories such as liquor and cigarettes in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with Oman, which is under negotiations between the two countries, sources said.

Indian Startup to Offer New Cancer Therapy

Kiran Shaw-backed Immuneel will provide CAR T-cell treatment

Govt weighs 'strategic' PSU tag for Bhel

Bhel received orders worth ₹78,000 cr in FY24, the highest ever in a fiscal and an over threefold jump from FY23