Analysts remain divided over the effectiveness of measures taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Centre to attract foreign investors, with industry body ASSOCHAM welcoming the policy push while brokerage Bernstein cautioning that tax concessions alone may not revive sustained foreign fund…
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India’s Skill Gap: Why Training Doesn’t Always Lead To Jobs | Economist Explains
India’s Skill Gap Explained: Why Training Doesn’t Always Translate Into Jobs (File Image) Why isn’t training always translating into relevant jobs? What are the latest concerns on employment emerging? Economist, Mitali Nikore explains why job placements, wages and job retention matter alongside training numbers. As…
Global Container Freight Rates Surge 130% Since February Amid Middle East Tensions: Jefferies
Global Container Freight Rates Surge 130% Since February Amid Middle East Tensions: Jefferies (AI-generated Image) Global container freight rates have surged 130 percent since February 2026 amid renewed tensions in West Asia, raising concerns over shipping costs as India’s container-based export-import trade continues to grow,…
FSSAI Issues Notice Against Zepto Over Expired Products, Labelling Violations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated action against quick-commerce platform Zepto and several food companies over alleged food safety and labelling violations, including the delivery of expired products and potentially misleading claims about product ingredients and health benefits. FSSAI issued…
Jio IPO Receives Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore Bids From Over 70 Institutional Investors
Jio IPO is set to open on October 21. (Image: AI-Generated) Jio Platforms has received bids from more than 70 institutional investors, potentially giving its Rs 30,188 crore initial public offering (IPO) one of the largest anchor investor lists globally. Large foreign funds, sovereign wealth…
Tata Sons Reviews Articles of Association Ahead of Potential IPO
A view of Tata Group headquarters Bombay House. Tata Sons has begun reviewing its Articles of Association (AoA) ahead of a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move could affect the special rights held by Tata Trusts over board appointments, voting and governance at the…
Stock Market Today (October 19): Sensex, Nifty Open Flat; Investors Track Oil Prices, FPI Outflows
Both the Nifty and the Sensex began the trading day and week on a flat note. The Nifty opened at 23,150.85 and the Sensex opened at 74,849.30. Most sectoral indices traded mixed in early trade. The Indian rupee opened at 94.88 to the dollar versus…
2026 Tata Motors Festive Offers: Up to Rs 1.25 lakh off On Nexon, Sierra, Tiago and Curvv
Tata Motors Festive Offers: Save Up to Rs 1.25 Lakh on Nexon, Sierra, Tiago Tata Motors is offering festive benefits of up to Rs 1.25 lakh in October 2026, but that figure applies only to the Curvv’s non-X ICE variants and needs the scrappage bonus.…
Who Is Jaden J. Read? Kansas Man Arrested For Making Threats Against Trump During His Wichita Rally
Who Is Jaden J. Read? Kansas Man Arrested For Making Threats Against Trump During His Wichita Rally A 24-year-old Kansas man, Jaden J. Read, has been arrested and charged with making threats against US President Donald Trump ahead of his scheduled visit to Wichita. Federal…
Tiger Shroff Firing Case: Anil Pandit Allegedly Operating From California, Linked To Over 12 Extortion Incidents
Anil Pandit claimed responsibility for the firing at Tiger Shroff’s car The investigation into the firing incident targeting Tiger Shroff in Mumbai has brought the alleged role of Anil Pandit, a Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate, into focus. According to Delhi Police, Pandit is suspected of…