India risks facing a shortfall of over a million skilled AI professionals by 2027, jeopardizing its potential to become a global AI talent hub. The increasing demand for AI expertise necessitates urgent reskilling and upskilling efforts to bridge the significant skills gap. NEW DELHI: India is headed towards becoming an AI global hub for talent,…
Deflation occurs when prices of goods and services decrease across the board. Rising prices or inflation is a common headache for economies around the world. But what about falling prices? Believe it or not, a sustained fall in prices, commonly known as deflation, is just as big a concern for governments, as is inflation. And,…
Various small finance banks are currently providing competitive interest rates on fixed deposits. (AI image) Latest Bank Fixed Deposit Interest Rates: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis points repo rate cut in February 2025. Following this decision, numerous fixed deposit investors are seeking FD schemes with maximum interest returns. At present,…
Elon Musk’s significant financial decline has attracted attention from industry analysts. Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has seen his net worth plunge by an astounding $120 billion in just a few weeks. The chief executive of Tesla, SpaceX and X (formerly Twitter), who now serves in a senior advisory position within the U.S. government,…
Small cap stocks: Bear markets typically display irregular patterns, with temporary upswings often preceding additional downturns. (AI image) Smallcap stocks have demonstrated a remarkable recovery, with a ₹4 lakh crore increase in value over four days. The BSE Smallcap index has recorded a 6.6% increase, sparking optimism amongst investors. However, an ET analysis cautions that…
The upcoming trading week will be shorter due to holidays, with traders focusing on global developments amidst limited domestic events. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Monday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,300, Nifty50 was above 22,550. At 9:19 AM, BSE Sensex…
Seven & i Holdings Ltd announced that its convenience store brand 7-Eleven is planning to explore potential store sell-offs with Canadian firm Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT). This decision follows a series of measures introduced by Seven & i just days ago to counter a takeover bid from ACT, while also addressing antitrust concerns ahead of a…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting March 10, 2025) are Bharti Airtel and Indian Hotels. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Bharti Airtel 1638 1990 21% Indian Hotels 743 960 29%…
MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi will endeavour to enhance transparency about its working including board disclosures, its chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. “Trust and transparency are crucial not only for regulated entities but also for functioning of Sebi as well. A transparent and accountable regulatory framework fosters confidence and clarity in the market,” Pandey…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is readying a 23-point template for reforms and deregulation, including some related to land, labour, utilities and permits at the state level, as it seeks to make life easier for businesses to operate across the country.The moves are being piloted by a taskforce on deregulation and compliance reduction led by cabinet…
