China warns ‘unprecedented huge risks’ to global economy from US tariffs

AI-generated image (Credit: Bing image creator) China’s finance minister has criticized US tariffs for introducing “unprecedented huge risks” to global economic stability, according to a ministry publication released Tuesday. Simultaneously, China’s foreign ministry, via state-run Xinhua news agency, stated that the US must change its “threatening” stance if it hopes to reach any agreement. The…

Read More

India-UK FTA to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 and benefit exporters, say industry bodies

Industry organisations on Tuesday welcomed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), asserting it will significantly support Indian exporters aiming to expand their presence in the UK market, particularly in the face of current global economic uncertainties. The agreement aspires to elevate bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. Experts cited by news agency PTI…

Read More

‘Bold, future-ready step’: Piyush Goyal lauds India-UK Free Trade Agreement

India and the UK have finalized the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Double Contribution Convention on Tuesday, hailed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as a progressive step towards growth and innovation. Prime Minister Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the agreement’s potential to enhance trade, investment, and employment. NEW DELHI: Following the finalisation…

Read More

‘A difficult decision’: PwC to lay off 1,500 staff members across US

PWC to lay off employees in US PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has announced a reduction of approximately 1,500 positions across its United States operations, as confirmed by a company representative to Reuters on Monday.The staff reduction represents about 2 per cent of the company’s United States workforce, according to the spokesperson.The…

Read More

China claims labour day travel surge, but Netizens raise doubts over economic reality

Representative AI image (Credit: Meta AI) Tourism in China saw a notable rise with increased consumer spending during the five-day Labour Day holiday; however, Chinese social media users questioned these statistics, citing various economic issues and declining exports, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA), quoted by ANI.According to China’s ministry of transport data, daily cross-regional…

Read More

‘Apple to source and produce all iPhones for US in India’: Jyotiraditya Scindia pitches India as a good investment destination

Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that investing in India today is a smart economic move for all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Speaking at the Bharat Telecom event, he pointed to Apple as an example, highlighting the US tech giant’s decision to manufacture most of the iPhones sold in the US from India.The…

Read More

TCS gives 100% quarterly variable pay to 70% staff; remaining workforce sees lower numbers

TCS leadership discussed postponing the yearly salary increase during April. (AI image) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has distributed 100% quarterly variable compensation to 70% of its workforce. The remaining staff received variable payments at reduced levels, based on their business units’ performance outcomes.“We have paid out 100% QVA (Quarterly Variable…

Read More