The big Indian IT sector shake-up: GCCs are hiring more than traditional tech; who is getting the jobs?

Can GCCs absorb talent across levels that are not finding jobs in traditional IT sector firms? The Indian IT sector is undergoing a tectonic shift with artificial intelligence rendering many traditional roles redundant and requiring an unprecedented skill upgradation to stay employable. Even as the traditional IT firms continue to hire and fire, one branch … Read more

India, China, Canada and more: 10 countries still under Trump’s tariff squeeze and why

Trump’s tariff strategy has kept uncertainty high for governments and businesses From India and Canada to Iran and Venezuela, the countries may be thousands of miles apart and have little in common economically. Yet they have found themselves facing the same problem: an unpredictable US trade policy under President Donald Trump, in which tariffs and … Read more

MBA degree is paying more than engineering: Top 10 B-schools offer Rs 27.4 lakh average, while the salary premium of MBAs over engineering is set to rise from 52% to 59%

The average annual pay at the top 10 B-schools stood at 27.4 lakh. If you thought that your good old MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree was losing relevance, think again! According to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report, MBA degrees continue to command a premium over engineering positions.In fact, an MBA is emerging … Read more

Weaker rupee may push foreign assets above FAST-DS Rs 1 crore limit: Taxpayers could lose the disclosure window which allows lower 60% tax outgo and face a steeper income tax bill

Since the tax payable through an updated return could be higher, an assessee may potentially save Rs 30-40 lakh. Income tax alert! If you have foreign assets then you need to be mindful of the negative impact on your tax outgo that the recent decline in rupee’s value versus the US dollar could have had.The … Read more

Gold, silver price prediction: Will gold hit Rs 1.7 lakh/10 gms soon? Check outlook on August 27, 2026

The breakout level of 156,000 level from the formation and last week’s key support, remains the crucial floor to watch. Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are showing encouraging signs and the near-term trend remains bullish, while the base trend for silver also remains positive, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, … Read more

Stock Market Live Updates Today: Indian shares set to rise as easing oil boost sentiment

Nvidia’s upbeat earnings gave Asian markets a boost, with South Korea and Taiwan leading gains, while investors remained cautious over sticky US inflation and higher bond yields. Japan faced renewed foreign outflows as rising borrowing costs hit growth stocks. India, meanwhile, looked set for a stronger opening as oil prices eased on hopes of progress … Read more

India wants to review, expand 15-year-old trade pact with Japan

Union minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal meets President of Aichi Steel Corporation. NAGOYA: Govt Wednesday reiterated its demand for a review of the 15-year-old Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan to make it more contemporary and indicated its willingness to expand scope of the pact, which is seen to have failed in delivering … Read more

Sugar leaves bitter taste as retailers impose caps

Meagre stock has also pushed up sugar prices—earlier this week. MUMBAI: Ahead of the festival of Raksha Bandhan, when demand for sugar tends to surge in Indian kitchens, consumers are in a bind. Major online grocery platforms and offline retail chains are limiting the number of sugar packs customers can buy, to manage supplies of … Read more