EU-Mercosur trade deal: Lula eyes January signing; EU farmer protests and member pushback delay pact
Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed hope that the Mercosur-EU free-trade agreement will be signed in January, despite delays caused by opposition from some EU ...
IOB stake sale: Govt pares stake via OFS; holding drops to 92.44%
The Indian government has reduced its stake in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) to 92.44% after completing an offer-for-sale, diluting 2.17% of its equity. This move ...
Electricity Bill consultation: Power minister discusses draft amendments with MPs; stakeholder feedback underway
Power Minister Manohar Lal consulted MPs on the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aiming to strengthen the sector by mandating cost-reflective tariffs and empowering regulators. ...
AI boom or bubble? Is the AI bet driving US growth into risky territory; Ruchir Sharma explains
Artificial intelligence is now the primary driver of global economic growth, particularly in the US, according to economist Ruchir Sharma. He warns of significant risks ...
Housing market outlook: Nearly 70% developers see over 5% rise in home prices in 2026; demand remains strong
A CREDAI and CRE Matrix survey reveals nearly 70% of real estate developers anticipate housing prices to rise by over 5% in 2026, driven by ...
Bullion outlook: Gold, silver to retain momentum in 2026 amid strong demand, says PL Capital
Gold and silver are set for a strong 2026. Gold prices are predicted to rise moderately to strongly. Silver is also expected to maintain its ...
Skilled labour gap: Walmart steps up training to build in-house technicians; US companies widen push to fix trade shortages
Walmart is bolstering its in-house maintenance workforce through revamped training programs. These initiatives aim to equip employees with skills in areas like HVAC and electrical ...
From insurance to SIPs to retirement: How Parliament’s Winter Session rewrote your financial future
Parliament has enacted sweeping financial reforms, including 100% foreign ownership in insurance and pension firms, to boost domestic investment amidst global trade tensions. These changes ...
Tech oversight: Sebi to form working group on exchange technology; aim to strengthen market resilience
India’s market regulator Sebi is forming a working group. This group will explore future technology for stock exchanges. The aim is to strengthen market infrastructure. ...
Long-time CEO reveals leadership lessons that changed his career – key takeaways
WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge transformed his leadership from command-and-control to empowering his team, realizing personal growth was key to company expansion. He emphasized creating a ...
