IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said that artificial intelligence can fulfil India’s ambition of Viksit Bharat while boosting global growth by 0.8%.Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Georgieva cited research by the International Monetary Fund and said that AI could accelerate growth significantly across the world. ‘Crucial Role For India In […]
India-US trade deal operational soon! Other FTAs will follow, here’s what Union minister Goyal said
India is set to operationalise its recently signed trade deals with the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries soon. Earlier this month, India and the US announced that they had reached an interim trade deal, scheduled for formalisation in March. Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that the deal […]
$5 million question: Can bankers be fired for demanding 8 hours of sleep? US court to decide
Whatever the verdict, the case is already forcing an on-the-record look at how a top-tier advisory firm defines “essential” in a profession. (AI image) A Manhattan federal jury is about to take up an unusually blunt workplace question: Can an investment bank lawfully fire a junior banker who insists on a protected sleep window as […]
Trump tariffs: Who bears the burden? JPMorgan says it’s American businesses, not foreign producers
Tariff payments by midsize US businesses grew three times over the past year, according to new research released Thursday by JPMorganChase Institute. One of the US’ leading banks, it added that this shows signs of economic strain linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.The JPMorgan study, cited by the Associated Press, indicates that companies employing […]
Gold price prediction: What’s the gold rate outlook for February 20, 2026? What investors should know
Gold has moved below the mid-Bollinger band, confirming downside pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,54,700 after failing to sustain the […]
New labour codes: From layoff guidelines to timely wages; new checklist issued for employers
Labour and employement ministry has detailed a compliance checklist for employers in order to tighten accountability and minimise legal disputes. The ministry has listed almost two dozen requirements under the four labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code. […]
What is the US-led tech bloc ‘Pax Silica’ India may join? Trade agreement negotiations progress
India likely to join US-led Pax Silica alliance (IANS) NEW DELHI: India is likely to formally join the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, amid efforts by New Delhi and Washington to finalise a proposed trade deal and advance other initiatives to strengthen ties.Pax Silica is an initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient […]
Chennai-based startup to build India’s 1st e-air taxi
ePlane Company’s Air Tax New Delhi: Chennai-based startup The ePlane Company is building India’s first electric air taxi, the e200x, using advanced technology from Nvidia. Engineers have created a highly detailed “digital twin” of the aircraft using Nvidia Omniverse software, allowing them to test flight physics, sensors and emergency scenarios in a virtual world before […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 20, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: IndusInd Bank, and UPL are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research for February 20, 2026 with a 3-month horizon in mind. The brokerage also shares its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Nifty OutlookThe index formed a sizable bearish candle on the daily chart and […]
‘India likely to see one of world’s largest AI user bases’
In this image posted on Feb. 19, 2026, Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal with Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi. (@airtelnews/X via PTI Photo) New Delhi: AI must remain open, trusted, and globally accessible rather than concentrated in a few hands, industry […]