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March 10, 2025 1:22 PM

India’s AI sector poised to surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027: report

The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is poised to surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027, according to a report on Monday. The report by Bain & Company showed that reskilling and upskilling existing talent is key to meeting the growing dema...

March 10, 2025 12:01 PM

Trump says US talking to four different groups on sale of TikTok

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good. TikTok's fate has been up in the air since a law...

March 10, 2025 9:56 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid mixed global cues

Indian stock markets opened on a positive note on Monday, buoyed by gains in the IT, PSU bank, and financial services sectors despite mixed global cues. Investors are closely monitoring whether Nifty’s strong performance from the previous week will...

March 9, 2025 4:31 PM

Iran will not negotiate under US ‘bullying’, Supreme Leader says

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran will not be bullied into negotiations, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to the country's top authority urging Tehran to negotiate a nuclear deal. In an...

March 8, 2025 2:30 PM

Cooling inflation could pave way for RBI rate cuts: report

India’s inflation fell to 4.31 per cent in January from 5.22 per cent, approaching the RBI’s 4 per cent target after four months above 5 per cent and this trend reinforces the case for potential rate cuts, with the repo rate at 6.25 per cent, a n...

March 7, 2025 10:28 PM

Growth in India’s real estate sector fuels demand for premium bathroom solutions

India’s sanitary ware market is undergoing rapid growth, driven by factors such as urbanization, rising incomes, and an increasing demand for modern, stylish bathroom products. With a strong push for improved sanitation and eco-friendly solutions, ...

March 7, 2025 4:59 PM

SEBI issues warning to Nestle India for insider trading violation

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an administrative warning to FMCG major Nestle India for violating insider trading regulations, the company informed exchanges on Friday. The warning, issued by SEBI’s Deputy General Man...

March 7, 2025 4:42 PM

Indian stock market ends flat, smallcap stocks extend rally

The Indian stock market experienced a volatile trading session on Friday, with benchmark indices managing to hold steady despite fluctuations. Gains in metal stocks provided some support, while small-cap stocks extended their rally, continuing their ...

March 7, 2025 4:27 PM

India’s growth outlook strong, RBI likely to cut rates again in April: HSBC report

India’s long-term economic outlook remains robust, with the investment cycle on a steady medium-term uptrend, according to HSBC Mutual Fund’s Market Outlook Report 2025, released on Friday. The report attributes this positive trajectory to govern...

March 7, 2025 1:59 PM

DPIIT, Mercedes-Benz India sign MoU to support startups & road safety

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mercedes-Benz India to advance India’s manufacturing ecosystem while promoting road safety and environmental sustainability. The...