File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian stocks gained on Thursday as dovish signals from US Federal Reserve officials and weak labour market data reinforced bets on interest rate cuts, even as oil prices extended losses ahead of a key Opec+ meeting.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5% after US equities closed with…
NEW DELHI: Recalling his Independence-Day promise of a GST recast, PM Narendra Modi Thursday welcomed decisions taken by GST Council while underlining the role of his govt as the driver of the “Next-Generation reforms”.“Glad to state the GST council comprising the Union and States, has collectively agreed to the proposals submitted by Union Govt on…
A decade ago, the primary challenge for leaders was navigating digital transformation. Today, the stakes are significantly higher. Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent systems are not just tools; they are reshaping the entire architecture of decision-making, customer engagement, and competitive advantage. The modern leader can no longer operate from the sidelines of technology. Leadership…
Sowmya Srinivas is engineering director at Rakuten India By Sowmya SrinivasWhen I started my career in IT nearly 20 years ago, I was excited about solving problems through code. I spent hours debugging, improving logic, and making systems work. Over time, I worked across industries like airlines, healthcare, and e-commerce, which helped me grow. From…
New Delhi: There is good news for buyers of top consumer segments such as ACs, TVs (over 32-inches) and dishwashers. The GST Council has cut the rates on the products from 28% to 18%, which will see significant cuts in consumer prices. FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the decision was taken in order to give relief…
NEW DELHI: In an affirmation of India’s semiconductor ambitions, Japanese supply chain major Fujifilm Electronic Materials on Wednesday said it is keen to set up a factory in India as it explores new investments and hirings in the country to cater to the growing fab ecosystem.“India has a big potential across semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain…
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are often seen setting couple goals with their sweet moments. Their romance and PDA are loved by fans on social media. On Wednesday night, Nick shared a video of himself performing the Jonas Brothers’ song ‘Backwards’, while Priyanka could be seen enjoying a relaxing self-care session.Jonas shared the video on…
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe (Photo: @OfficialSLC on X) Sri Lanka secured a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening match of their three-match Twenty20 international series in Harare on Wednesday.Zimbabwe set a target of 175-7 in their allocated 20 overs, with Brian Bennett leading the charge with 81 runs. Sri Lanka successfully chased down the…
NEW DELHI: Activity in the country’s key services sector rose to a 15-year high as new orders and output surged, exports soared, and business confidence rose to a five-month high, a survey showed on Wednesday.The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index increased from 60.5 in July to 62.9 in Aug-the steepest expansion rate since…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday assured exporters to support them in dealing with steep tariffs imposed by the US, an official said. He also reaffirmed govt’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of Indian exporters, amid the evolving global trade scenario.He assured industry representatives that govt is actively engaged in creating…
