Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike impact: Germany, UK, Canada roll out red carpet for India’s tech talent; pitch ‘predictable’ rules

The increased fees for new H-1B visas in the United States are showing consequences, leading organisations to explore alternative visa categories. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike to $100,000 has left Indian techies shocked, but countries like Germany, UK and Canada are capitalizing on the opportunity to pitch their countries…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: MCX Gold, MCX Silver to remain bullish? Here’s the outlook

MCX Gold is currently exhibiting a strong and sustained uptrend, supported by clear technical evidence on the charts. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their strong bullish momentum, and silver too will maintain its stealth trend, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients…

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Lenders seek safety, young borrowers hold back: Report

MUMBAI: Lenders are playing it safe, borrowers are being cautious, and fewer youngsters are seeking credit going by trends in Q1FY26, a report by credit bureau TransUnion Cibil showed.The report, which analyses credit trends for the June quarter, said portfolios are tilting towards secured lending, with collateral-backed loans growing faster than consumption-led credit. In the…

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Rapido looks to raise $500 million funding: Primary, secondary deals eyes; Swiggy exits 11.8% stake

Rapido looks to raise $500 million funding as Swiggy exits stake Bengaluru-based ride-hailing startup Rapido is finalising a $500-550 million (Rs 4,500-5,000 crore) funding round, combining primary and secondary deals, while Swiggy exits its stake in the company.The move comes as Rapido expands its ride-hailing operations and scales its food delivery platform, Ownly. The primary…

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‘We just simply cannot continue’: Silicon Valley braces for Trump’s H-1B fee hike; companies consider moving jobs overseas

Silicon Valley braces for Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike The Trump administration’s sharp increase in visa fees for H-1B workers has triggered concern among US technology companies, with many considering moving more jobs overseas — the very outcome the policy aimed to prevent.US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a steep $100,000 levy for new…

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PhonePe plans $1.5 billion IPO: Walmart-backed fintech eyes $15 billion valuation; files DRHP with SEBI

PhonePe plans $1.5 billion IPO PhonePe Limited filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) late Tuesday night, taking the confidential route.The company confirmed the development and said the filings were made in accordance with the SEBI (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018, reported ET.PhonePe…

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Mutual funds scale Rs 75 lakh crore AUM: Share of passive funds has more than doubled – Here’s all you need to know

India’s mutual fund industry continues its strong growth trajectory, scaling a fresh peak in August 2025, with assets under management (AUM) touching an all-time high of Rs 75.19 lakh crore — up 12.7% from Rs 66.7 lakh crore a year ago, according to a Franklin Templeton report.Equity-oriented schemes continue to dominate, with AUM at Rs…

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