‘Hostile order’: Donald Trump rekindles trade war — Why has US threatened to impose additional 100% tariff on China?

US President Donald Trump has thrown another punch in Washington’s long-running economic bout with Beijing, threatening to slap fresh 100% tariffs and export bans in response to China’s tightening grip on rare earth minerals. The uneasy truce between the world’s two biggest economies came after months of uneasy calm, sending shockwaves through global markets and…

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SP Group places trust in ‘transparency’

MUMBAI: Pushing for a public listing of Tata Sons, Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry on Friday said it was “not merely a financial step – it is a moral and social imperative. “Tata Trusts stand to benefit immensely from this (IPO) process. A transparent and publicly accountable Tata Sons would pave the way for a robust and…

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‘Leadership change’: Bira 91 employees want removal of founder Ankur Jain; list issues to top investors

Over 250 employees of B9 Beverages, the company behind Bira 91 craft beer, have called for a change in the company’s leadership and the removal of founder Ankur Jain from management.The employees sent a petition to the company’s board, major investors including Kirin Holdings and Peak XV Partners, and the largest lender, Anicut Capital. The…

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Mutual fund trends: Equity inflows moderate in September at Rs 30,421 crore, Gold ETFs attract record interest; Debt funds face withdrawals

Net inflows into equity mutual funds moderated for the second consecutive month in September, standing at Rs 30,421 crore, data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) showed on Friday. This represents a 9 per cent decline from August’s Rs 33,430 crore and remains well below July’s record Rs 42,703 crore, PTI reported.Despite…

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US tax filing: IRS releases income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026; here’s what has changed

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026, offering some relief to Americans as they prepare for next year’s tax returns.The IRS usually makes these adjustments in October or November to prevent what’s known as “bracket creep.” This occurs when inflation pushes taxpayers into…

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