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A majority of executive-level appointments in India’s manufacturing sector over the past year were external hires, reflecting companies’ preference to bring in fresh leadership rather than promote from within, a report by CIEL HR Services revealed.The analysis, based on a combination of publicly available sources including professional networking platforms, press releases and verified databases, found…

Gold and silver prices in India took a breather this week after a prolonged rally, with analysts expecting consolidation in domestic markets next week amid upcoming global central bank meetings and trade developments.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for December delivery fell by Rs 3,557, or 2.80 per cent, while silver futures crashed…

Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to project calm and control after US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian imports by another 10%. The escalation, triggered by a provincial TV ad during the World Series, has reignited the trade tensions that Carney had hoped to cool. The big picture The US and Canada are…

File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (Picture credit: AP) US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that Washington and Beijing have reached a “very substantial framework” that would prevent the US from imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and allow for a deferral of China’s rare earths export controls, as per news agency…

India’s economy is expected to sustain steady growth in the second half of the current financial year, supported by strong domestic consumption even as global uncertainties continue, according to a report by SBI Capital Markets (SBICAPS).The report said that while trade tensions and external risks persist, India’s internal demand remains a key stabilising factor. It…

US President Donald Trump signed a trade agreement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and took part in the signing of a historic peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand, called the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords”.Trump arrived in the country to attend the ongoing ASEAN Summit. On ASEAN Sidelines, Trump Praises India’s ENEMY NO. 1, Doubles…

PPF rules: Interest forfeiture applies exclusively to excess deposits made whilst the account holder was a minor. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is a popular savings scheme with the sovereign guarantee and decent rate of returns adding to its charm. But there is a cap to the annual investment in the scheme –…

India already faces 50% US tariffs, of which 25% penal tariffs are on account of its crude imports from Russia. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s move to sanction two of Russia’s largest oil firms – Rosneft and Lukoil – may finally force India and China to drastically reduce or even stop their crude oil…

Dalal Street made notable gains last week, as the combined market capitalisation of seven of the country’s ten most valued companies surged by Rs 1,55,710.74 crore in a holiday-shortened trading week.The BSE Sensex advanced 259.69 points, or 0.30%, last week, with the benchmark hitting a 52-week high of 85,290.06 on Thursday.Reliance Industries and Tata Consultancy…

The longstanding trade tensions between the United States and China might finally come to an end as the two nations are making progress on finalising the details of a trade agreement, a US official said on Sunday.“I think we’re moving forward to the final details of the type of agreement that the leaders can review…