China eases Rare Earths curbs (AI-image) The electronics sector, India’s major Make-in-India achievement, could gain lasting global advantages due to a surprise backing from its strategic competitor, China.The Chinese government’s decision to relax restrictions on rare earth metals and critical mineral exports addresses a significant supply constraint for electronic products, including electric vehicles, computers, mobile […]
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for August 22, 2025 – check list
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, Sagility India, and Aditya Birla Capital (AB Capital) are the top stock picks for today. Here’s its view on Nifty, Bank Nifty and the top stock picks for August 22, 2025:Index View: NIFTYOver the past fortnight, benchmark indices staged a notable […]
RBI seeks debate on inflation targets
Mumbai: The RBI is re-examining how it targets inflation in its monetary policy. It has however made a strong case for continuing with existing targets. In a discussion paper released on Thursday, the RBI sought public feedback on four questions: should headline or core inflation guide policy; is 4% still the right target; should the […]
VC stakes at risk, startups look at rejigging biz models
MUMBAI: For venture capital (VC) investors who have infused several million dollars into gaming startups, the sweeping ban on online real-money gaming (RMG) has put their investments at risk. Some investments could be written off and valuation markdowns look certain. “The real money gaming segment faces complete elimination, forcing investors to reassess their entire portfolios […]
‘Looking for a fresh pair of eyes’: Target CEO Brian Cornell to step down; COO Michael Fiddelke named successor
US retail giant Target said on Wednesday that chief executive officer Brian Cornell will step down on February 1, ending his nearly decade-long tenure at the retailer. The board has named chief operating officer Michael Fiddelke, who has spent 20 years with the company, as his successor. The leadership change comes as the Minneapolis-based chain […]
GST revamp on track: GoM backs Centre’s two-slab plan; accepts scrapping 12% and 28% rates
GoM backs centre’s GST reform plans NEW DELHI: The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation accepted the Centre’s proposal to reduce the current four-slab structure to two, Bihar Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday. The GoM, chaired by Choudhary, endorsed the move to scrap the existing 12 and 28 per cent […]
Rare earth minerals push: India begins critical mineral hunt in Mizoram and Assam, Government targets import cuts
Exploration of critical minerals has begun in Mizoram and Assam as part of the government’s wider push to strengthen domestic mineral security, Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy has said.The Minister stressed that the Centre will consult with northeastern states before moving ahead with extraction, given the region’s unique legal frameworks. “Arunachal Pradesh […]
India–Japan ties: Tokyo set to unveil 10 trillion yen investment plan; announcement expected during PM Modi’s trip
Japan is planning to announce a decade-long investment target worth 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) for India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit later this month.The plan is seen as an upgrade of the five-year investment target set three years back, aiming to deepen economic ties as Japan and India step up efforts to promote […]
Boeing in talks with China, reports say 500-plane sale possible, outcome linked to US-China trade deal
US aviation major Boeing is negotiating a potential sale of as many as 500 aircraft to Chinese companies, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the discussions.A deal of this scale would mark a significant boost for the struggling manufacturer, whose shares rose as much as 3.7% in pre-market trading before settling with […]
Walmart Q2 results: Sales rise 4.6% as shoppers flock and e-commerce booms; Target lags amid tariff pressures
Walmart Inc. delivered robust second-quarter results on Thursday, showing its ability to attract shoppers and outperform rivals such as Target despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tariff pressures. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer reported a 4.6% increase in comparable sales for the quarter, driven by established stores and online channels, while raising its annual sales and profit […]