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The cost of protectionism will be paid by the world's poorest
Decades of progress in lifting up with world's poorest in imperilled now that western countries are turning increasingly protectionist.
Reliance 47th AGM 2024: Here is the full speech by Mukesh Ambani, Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani and other
Reliance Industries' 47th AGM revealed major updates including bonus shares and the expansion of Jio and Reliance Retail. Chairman Mukesh Ambani emphasized AI's transformative role and the company's deep tech ambitions. New AI tools and home-grown technologies aim to propel Reliance into a leading global tech enterprise, focusing on hyper-growth and multiplying value.
India¡¯s trade policy is working great ¡ª for Vietnam
Elsewhere in Asia, the contest is about semiconductors, the high-value heart of communication, transportation, artificial intelligence, and a lot else besides. From Thailand to Singapore and Malaysia, several countries are now in the fray to shift the locus of front-end chip manufacturing from East to Southeast and South Asia. India is trying tostep on that ladder via packaging and testing. While those plans are yet to bear fruit, cheap labor has already made the nation an upcoming rival to Vietnam in a low-value-added activity like assembling electronics parts.
Younger Chinese are spurning factory jobs that power the economy
The rejection of grinding factory work by Zhu and other Chinese in their 20s and 30s is contributing to a deepening labour shortage that is frustrating manufacturers in China, which produces a third of the goods consumed globally.
IRDAI proposes third-party motor insurance premium cars, two-wheelers for FY 2022-23
In the last two fiscal years, the IRDAI has not changed its tariffs. As a result, Irdai's FY 2019-20 rates have stayed unaltered until date. The following are the suggested Motor Third Party Premium rates for FY 2022-23 for various vehicle categories.
Good luck taking away China¡¯s manufacturing mojo in global supply chain
Countries from the US to Vietnam and Indonesia are all trying to present themselves as alternatives. The $53 billion Chips Act was an attempt by the White House to reclaim chip manufacturing, as is the national blueprint to build a lithium-ion battery supply chain by the end of the decade.
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Six months into war, Russian goods still flowing to US
The Associated Press found more than 3,600 shipments of wood, metals, rubber and other goods have arrived at U.S. ports from Russia since it began launching missiles and airstrikes into its neighbor in February. That's a significant drop from the same period in 2021 when about 6,000 shipments arrived, but it still adds up to more than $1 billion worth of commerce a month.
We stand our ground when it deals with India's interest and people have begun to respect that: Sanjeev Sanyal
¡°While I always take forecasts with a pinch of salt, at least for this year and the next, the IMF clearly forecasts us to be growing at much higher rates than even China and I think that is sustainable. We are on a good wicket here and we should pursue our rational policies as far as we can, maintain flexibility, continue to pursue international export markets, upgrade our technology and not be apologetic.¡±
Text of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address
Madam Speaker, Madam Vice President, our First Lady and Second Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Justices of the Supreme Court. My fellow Americans.
More ETSA 2021 nominees; 500 Freshworks employees turn crorepatis
Today, we are unveiling nominees in three more categories: Woman Ahead, Social Enterprise, and Covid-led Business Transformation. Let's dive right in.
Reliance Retail acquires sole control of Just Dial
On July 20, 2021, RRVL acquired 1.31 crore equity shares of Rs 10 each of Just Dial at a price of Rs 1,020 per equity share from VSS Mani, founder and chief executive of Just Dial, in a block deal.
New crypto threatens to dethrone Ethereum after its latest upgrade
The new update, called ¡®London Hard Fork¡¯, on the Ethereum blockchain includes five Ethereum improvement proposals (EIPs). The exact date of its release could not ascertained.
RIL 44th AGM: Here's the full text of Mukesh Ambani's speech
"The age of fossil fuels, which powered economic growth globally for nearly three centuries, cannot continue much longer. The huge quantities of carbon it has emitted into the environment have endangered life on Earth," Ambani said at his group's 44th AGM.
Charting a digital trajectory for street vendors in India
During the pandemic, there was a large scale demand and adaptation by citizens to use contact less QR code digital transactions. Hawkers have been quick to respond to such changes and availability of QR code are driving digital money in the traditionally informal sector.
Can't keep your expenses in check? Here are 8 ways you can make the most of less money
Many feel that the money they are saving by not having to go to work or dining out can be channelled towards other expenses. However, this may not be the right approach. In these uncertain times, keeping your expenses in check will help you over the long term.
America¡¯s unemployed are about to lose their $600-a-week lifeline in two weeks time
??In about two weeks millions of Americans could lose a crucial economic lifeline of this pandemic: $600 a week in extra federal unemployment benefits. Without the additional cash, some of the hardest-hit households may be forced to choose which bills to pay and which to let slide.
7 financial planning myths you shouldn't believe
The spread of financial literacy has made lay investors savvier than before. But some misplaced beliefs persist.
Reinventing the wheel: The constant transformation of India¡¯s auto sector
Today, sustainable manufacturing has become an important strategic tool for auto companies to differentiate themselves from their competitors, experts believe.
Why construction jobs are fading
A survey shows the growth rate is sharply down, and the sector remains stagnant with 54.3-mn jobs in 2017-18.
Meet a new generation of rising stars of the Indian diaspora making a mark in diverse fields around the world
Together, they are the single biggest remittance group ¡ª sending $80 billion home in 2018 alone.
4 money mistakes that women make
In our country, women, even earning ones, let male members in the family handle the finances.
Here's how to choose the best financial gifts for your loved ones
Gifting an investment or an insurance plan can transform the life of the recipient and is the best way to show you care.
Rise of the mini-grids: Solar projects are lighting up households beyond reach of main electricity grids
With plans afoot to scale up these mini-grids to meet the commercial needs of villages as well, they are an energy solution whose time has come.
Big Billion Days: How etailers like Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal and others are gearing up ahead of festive season
Snapdeal saw sales grow 10 times during its preview Diwali sale held last Monday, Pepperfry is looking at sales doubling while Paytm is eyeing 3x growth.
Brand reputation makes hotels like Le Meridien, others avoid shifting guests to another hotel
Walking the Guest is what the hotel industry calls the practice of taking a guest to another hotel if they no longer have room. It is not a practice hotels like to talk about.
Start-up boom: Why corporate honchos are leaving their jobs to turn entrepreneurs
They¡¯re not young guns with fire-in-the belly. Rather, they¡¯re grizzled corporate honchos who walked out of their cubicles to pursue dream ventures.
India's ecommerce poised at $43 bn in 5 years: Meet the key growth leaders
The multi-category segment is on fire this year. The largest pie of the online retail ecosystem is drawing the maximum risk capital and eyeballs.
Invisible, volatile 'Middle India' needs attention and policy support
Given the size of this group, we need to turn the spotlight on them and see how they earn, live and fit into the world around them.
Nothing stops us from going ahead with Rs 8200 cr rights issue: Sigve Brekke, Telenor
Sigve Brekke, Telenor in an interview with ET, dismissed all allegations by Unitech and also regarding the alleged failure to disclose the full nature of its Pakistan operations.
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