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Government finalising data laws: Meity secretary
Bengaluru: S Krishnan, secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & IT (Meity), said the ministry is currently finalising the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act’s draft rules, addressing intricacies of online content regulation, and preparing for the evolving challenges arising from heightened adoption of AI. With the final rules under the DPDP Act under review,…
US economy grows 2.4% in Q4, uncertainty looms amid inflation concerns
The US economy expanded at a healthy annual rate of 2.4% in the final quarter of 2024, according to a slight upgrade in the government’s growth estimate released on Thursday. The growth was driven by a strong year-end surge in consumer spending, despite challenges posed by a slowdown in business investment and declining inventories.The increase…
Roshni Nadar becomes first Indian in list of world’s top 10 richest women | India News
Roshni Nadar (File photo -ANI) In an unprecedented achievement, Roshni Nadar, chairperson of HCL Technologies, has become the first Indian woman to break into the world’s top 10 richest women, with a net worth of Rs 3.5 lakh crore (US$40 billion). She holds the 5th position among the world’s richest women, according to Hurun Global…
Zhang Yiming, TikTok billionaire, is now China’s richest person – all you want to know about him
Zhang stands apart from traditional Chinese billionaires due to his innovative and globally-focused enterprise. TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd.‘s founder Zhang Yiming has emerged as the wealthiest individual in China, marking his first ascent to this position. On Wednesday, Zhang claimed the top spot by overtaking Zhong Shanshan, known for his bottled water enterprise, and Tencent…
Elon Musk is world’s richest person on Hurun Rich List with $420 billion net worth – it’s the ‘Trump Effect’ at work?
Elon Musk, who heads both Tesla and SpaceX, saw a remarkable 82% increase in his net worth. (AI image) World’s richest persons 2025: Tesla’s Elon Musk has once again claimed his position as the world’s wealthiest individual, securing the top spot on the Hurun Rich List for the fourth time in a five-year period.The 53-year-old,…
Trump tariffs impact: Tata Motors shares plunge 6% as 25% tariff on auto imports to US announced
Trump auto tariffs impact: Tata Motors shares declined 6.31% to Rs 663 during early trading hours on Thursday, following the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding implementation of 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week.The United States of America is a significant market for Jaguar Land Rover, contributing 22% of…
Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars: Musk’s Tesla takes a hit, but could still win
President Donald Trump signs new automotive tariffs in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a sweeping proclamation imposing a 25% tariff on all imported cars, trucks, and key auto parts — a move that could redraw the global auto landscape….
Ex-Britannia CEO Rajneet Kohli to lead HUL’s foods biz
MUMBAI: Former Britannia CEO Rajneet Kohli is joining HUL as executive director, foods. Kohli will be taking over from Shiva Krishnamurthy who is moving on to pursue an external opportunity, the company said on Wednesday. Kohli’s appointment will be effective from April 7. Source link
Sensex snaps its 7-day rally ahead of tariffs
MUMBAI: Domestic investors and speculators on Dalal Street went for profit-booking on Wednesday after seven consecutive sessions of gains although foreign investors were net buyers. As a result, the sensex closed 729 points lower at 77,289 while Nifty lost 189 points to 23,487.According to Vinod Nair of Geojit Investments, the market experienced profit-booking on the…