Monitoring cos with large US exposure: CareEdge CEO

NEW DELHI: Ratings agency CareEdge is closely monitoring companies with large exposure to the US market, its managing director and group CEO Mehul Pandya told TOI, amid concerns that US tariffs could adversely impact the credit quality of corporates. Pandya said the agency is evaluating sectors that are heavily dependent on the US for exports….

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‘Xi had a bad moment’: Donald Trump reflects on relationship with China amid trade war – Here’s what he said

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping (Images/Agencies) US PresidentDonald Trump on Sunday said he expects a positive relationship with China, while stressing the role of tariffs in managing international disputes.“I think we’ll get along just fine. I have a great relationship with China. Xi had a bad moment… but because of the tariffs, it’s much tougher…

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Consumer tech expansion: Philips to widen India portfolio with global products; focus on male grooming, mother and child care

Philips India is set to broaden its footprint in the domestic market by introducing more global product lines and strengthening its offerings in male grooming and mother and child care, responding to rising consumer demand for premium personal care products.The company, which recently rolled out its rechargeable intimate skin-protect grooming product, OneBlade, aimed at Gen…

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Telcos network costs rise: Gap between expenditure and revenue exceeds Rs 10,000 crore; COAI flags rising network investment burden

The gap between telecom operators’ network expenditure and revenue continues to widen, prompting industry body COAI to defend calls for higher mobile tariffs, citing the increasing financial burden of network deployment on service providers.Speaking at the India Mobile Congress, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General, SP Kochhar, told PTI that while the government…

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EY and Microsoft launch AI skills passport: Free program to train youth in AI; focus on career growth

EY and Microsoft on Saturday launched the AI Skills Passport, a free online learning initiative aimed at equipping Indian students and early-career professionals with essential artificial intelligence (AI) skills. The program targets individuals aged 16 and above and is designed to bridge the country’s growing AI skills gap, according to an EY statement, ANI reported.Part…

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