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Donald Ducks: Can India use the 90-day tariff pause to bring in new measures to boost manufacturing and trade?
US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs herald a new global trade war. India is hopeful that a bilateral trade pact could offset some of the pain. But does the 90-day pause give India time to work on new measures to boost manufacturing and trade?

2025-04-27

Will paycheques bloom for salaried employees this year?

Salaried employees have been facing an uphill battle for the last few years with most seeing subdued hikes even as india inc's profits surged. Will paychecks bloom this year?

Will FY26 be a washout year for investors?

The bears have tightened their grip on domestic equity markets. With uncertainties around global trade increasing, it's time to diversify into other asset classes.

Will uranium supply chain issues hinder nuclear power adoption in Indian industries?

Private companies in energy-intensive industries like steel, cement, petrochemicals and metal are increasingly looking at nuclear power to decarbonise. However, economic viability and a reliable supply of uranium will be critical for big investments in small modular reactors.

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Sharjah Unveiled: The UAE's cultural crown jewel

The UAE's third-largest Emirate has established itself as the region's cultural heart.

Money Today

Does gold's recent rally have more steam left?

Gold prices have surged over 32% in one year. does the rally have more steam left, especially in the light of global uncertainty, or is a correction on the horizon?

Best Advice

Lead from a position of possibilities: Pankaj Vyas of Siemens Technology & Services

The company is Siemens' global capability centre in India.

Interview

India Can Achieve 100 GW Nuclear Power Before 2047: Bhuwan Chandra Pathak, CMD, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd

Bhuwan Chandra Pathak , CMD, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, talks about the potential of nuclear power in meeting decarbonisation goals of energy-intensive industries.

AI sovereignty essential for India: Vishal Dhupar, MD, Asia South, NVIDIA

Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Asia South, NVIDIA, on the company’s growth, India’s role in AI, and more

Why NSE chief Ashish Chauhan says retail investors should not be playing in derivatives

Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO, NSE, says retail investors should not be playing in derivatives.

The Buzz

RBI's monetary policy addresses concerns about imported inflation due to the tariffs

The RBI noted that though there is a risk of imported inflation because of the tariffs, the potential impact on growth is more pressing.

UBER: 'Safety key for popularity of autonomous cars', says Sachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer, Uber

Sachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer, Uber, shares insights on the company’s autonomous vehicle strategy, AI-driven innovation, and the balance between human drivers and self-driving technology.

How Haldiram's is fuelling global expansion by raising funds from marquee investment firms

The 88-year-old Indian snacking giant, Haldiram's, is fuelling global expansion by raising funds from marquee investment firms.

Buyout Bet to Mitigate Risks: Acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper gives ITC a presence in north India

The acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper gives ITC a presence in north India, with in-house expertise in pulp manufacturing.

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Economic slowdown in India stems from long-term crunch of consumption demand: TISS Prof. R Ramakumar

The economic slowdown in India has a long history of over a decade, and stems from a severe long-term crunch of consumption demand in the economy.

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US Tariffs: Can this be India’s China Moment?

Trump’s tariff shock offers India a rare strategic opening.

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