NEW DELHI: Even with external uncertainties lingering, the Indian economy is expected to record healthy growth of seven per cent in the upcoming financial year 2026-27, CareEdge Ratings has asserted.The growth momentum, according to the rating agency, will be supported by factors such as low inflation, lower interest rates, and a lower tax burden.“While India’s…
Gold prices are expected to extend their upward trend in the coming week, supported by safe-haven buying and expectations of policy easing by the US Federal Reserve, while silver may see a phase of consolidation after its recent sharp rally, analysts said.According to news agency PTI, market participants will closely track a series of global…
A new label is doing the rounds in India’s startup circles: BARBIEs, short for Bachelors Abroad Returning to Build in the Indian Ecosystem. A viral post shared by Anshul and Anmol on X put the spotlight on this niche but growing group of Indians who study abroad for their undergraduate degree and then come back…
World Economic Forum 2026 (Picture credit: AP) From a new address in Davos, once occupied by the iconic Piano Bar, Team India has sent out a clear message ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting — partner with Bharat and subscribe to the future.The India Pavilion on the snow-laden main promenade of the…
Investing in women’s employment is the most efficient way to build a resilient, inclusive and future-proof economy, Ebru Ozdemir, chairperson of the Board of Limak Holding and chair of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Engineering and Construction Industry Group, has said.In an article written ahead of the annual Davos summit, Ozdemir stressed that reskilling and…
US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat did not emerge from a trade dispute or a factory town. It arrived via Greenland.Driving the newsTrump on Saturday escalated his push to acquire Greenland, vowing to slap a new wave of tariffs on European allies until the United States is allowed to buy the Danish autonomous territory.In…
The IT industry body MAIT has urged the government to reduce basic customs duty on key electronic components and enhance tax incentives in the upcoming Union Budget to strengthen domestic manufacturing and improve global competitiveness.In its pre-Budget recommendations submitted to the finance and IT ministries, the Manufacturers’ Association for Information Technology (MAIT) proposed cutting basic…
The government is expected to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while continuing a strong push for capital expenditure in the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.ICRA said the upcoming Budget assumes added significance as it will be the first to align with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission,…
NEW DELHI: Realty firm Sumadhura Group will invest around Rs 6,000 crore to develop six new housing projects in Bengaluru, as it seeks to expand business amid strong demand, a top company official said.Bengaluru-based Sumadhura Group will launch six housing projects during this quarter.“Housing demand in Bengaluru continues to be strong. We are launching six…
UAE raises minimum wages: What are the new Dubai salaries for workers in different sectors? Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates are advancing a major shift in private-sector compensation norms with a new minimum wage policy for Emirati workers as a part of the broader efforts to strengthen labour standards and boost Emiratisation. Although…
