A 500% tariff would effectively shut down India’s goods and services exports to the United States. (AI image) Will India face 500% tariffs from the US soon? It’s a question that’s on the mind of everyone after US Senator Lindsey Graham said that President Donald Trump has given the go ahead for a bill that […]
Big push for road safety: Govt mulls V2V tech in vehicles to cut accidents; spectrum earmarked
The government is working to introduce vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology to help prevent road accidents by enabling real-time information sharing between vehicles, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday, PTI reported.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi after chairing the annual meeting of transport ministers from states and Union Territories, Gadkari […]
US mortgage rates: 30-year home loan rate inches up to 6.16%, stays near 2025 low as housing demand remains cautious
The average interest rate on a 30-year US mortgage edged slightly higher this week but remained close to its lowest level of 2025, offering limited relief to homebuyers amid a still-challenging housing market, according to data released by Freddie Mac.The average long-term mortgage rate rose to 6.16% this week from 6.15% last week, when it […]
Global AI race: DeepSeek gains ground in developing nations; Microsoft flags widening gap
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is seeing rapid adoption across several developing countries, helping broaden access to generative artificial intelligence even as the overall gap between advanced and emerging economies continues to widen, according to a new Microsoft report.The report said global adoption of generative AI tools reached 16.3% of the world’s population in the three […]
Budget 2026: Why home loan rules need a fresh look
For self-occupied homes, the deduction for interest is capped at Rs 2 lakh a year – a figure unchanged since 2015. (AI image) Falling home-loan rates, increase in young population seeking to buy homes and a steady revival in residential sales have encouraged many to take the plunge into home ownership. Tax incentives continue to […]
Bajaj deal with Allianz values insurance arms at Rs 93000 crore
MUMBAI: Bajaj Group on Thursday completed the acquisition of a 23% stake in its insurance joint ventures from Allianz SE for Rs 21,390 crore, marking the largest transaction in India’s insurance sector and bringing the group closer to full ownership of Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance.The stake purchase involved Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings […]
SaaS unicorn Amagi set to launch Rs 1,789 cr IPO
MUMBAI: SaaS unicorn Amagi Media Labs is set to get listed on the bourses later this month, joining a clutch of startup peers heading to Dalal Street. At the upper end of the IPO price band set at Rs 361 per share, the total issue size is Rs 1,789 crore. The company is raising up […]
Gas market push: NSE in talks with IGX to launch Indian natural gas futures; aim to deepen price discovery and hedging
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is in discussions with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s natural gas market ecosystem, PTI reported.The proposed futures contract is expected to provide market participants with a transparent, efficient and robust risk management tool aligned with […]
Rupee watch: Currency slips to 89.94 against dollar; crude rise, FII outflows and tariff worries weigh
The rupee weakened by 7 paise to close at 89.94 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by higher crude oil prices, sustained foreign fund outflows and a firmer greenback, PTI reported.Forex traders said the local unit also faced headwinds from renewed concerns over potential US tariff action and weak sentiment in domestic equities. […]
Gratuity calculation & definition of wages: What new labour codes mean for employees & organisations? Salary & benefits rules explained
Organizations should do a comprehensive review across HR, finance, payroll and legal functions. (AI image) New Labour Codes explained: After rolling out our new labour codes in last November 2025, the government has now published the draft rules, inviting public feedback within stipulated timelines up to February 14, 2026, and January 30, 2026 for the […]