US stocks edged higher on Friday as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s address at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, where major policy signals have often been delivered in the past.The S&P 500 rose 0.3% after five straight modest losses following last week’s record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 273 points, or…
Market regulator Sebi on Friday cautioned investors about fraudulent trading schemes being circulated on social media and mobile apps that falsely claim to offer stock market access through foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).In a cautionary statement, Sebi said such schemes are illegal and not endorsed by the regulator, PTI reported. It urged investors to be alert…
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said the company is holding talks with the Trump administration over a potential new semiconductor for China, even as Washington maintains tight curbs on advanced chip sales citing national security.During a visit to Taiwan to meet Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (TSMC), Nvidia’s key manufacturing partner, Huang was asked about reports…
NEW DELHI: Tata’s full service Air India managed to cut its losses by almost a quarter while the low cost (LCC) AI Express saw its losses more than triple in the first fiscal (FY 25) of the salt-to-satellite conglomerate consolidating its airline business.AIX Connect (erstwhile AirAsia India) was merged into AI Express last Oct. The…
Bajaj Auto experienced temporary delivery restrictions due to international component availability issues in recent weeks. (AI image) Bajaj Auto announced on Friday the restoration of its Chetak electric scooter deliveries to all dealerships, following the resolution of supply limitations caused by worldwide rare earth magnet shortages.China’s restrictions on rare earth magnets have been affecting India’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved a $410 million package for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mine, as the country’s rare earth deposit are attracting foreign interests.The financing includes $300 million in loans to Canadian firm Barrick and a $110 million credit guarantee for the provincial government. The open-pit project in Pakistan’s…
The Reserve Bank of India’s central board on Friday took stock of the evolving global and domestic economic landscape, including geopolitical risks and financial market trends, during its 618th meeting held in Lucknow.The meeting, chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, also reviewed the performance of select central office departments, various board committees, and the Ombudsman…
Widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by US corporates could help offset the financial impact of tariffs, HSBC said in a new report, highlighting how technology is driving efficiency and reshaping business operations.The report analysed 44 S&P 500 companies and found that firms achieved median cost reductions of 1.5 per cent, alongside average productivity gains…
In an industry where star earnings often rise and fall with box-office success, Jackie and Ayesha Shroff’s early bet on television proved to be a defining financial decision. Their timely investment in Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian launch two decades ago turned into their most profitable venture, as reported by Economic Times.Ayesha Shroff, who co-founded Jackie…
India’s economic growth is projected at an average of 6.7 per cent in the first quarter of FY26, according to an Economic Times survey of 14 economists. The estimates, supported by robust government spending, stronger rural demand and a resilient services sector, are in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s forecast of 6.5 per…
