A consortium led by global asset manager BlackRock, along with chipmaker Nvidia and tech giant Microsoft, is set to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Australian financial services major Macquarie in a deal valued at around $40 billion.The acquisition underscores the tech sector’s escalating race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure — from chips and servers to…
India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.93% to $5.46 billion in September amid Washington’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, while imports from the US rose 11.78% to $3.98 billion, according to data from the commerce ministry.During April–September FY26, exports to the US grew 13.37% to $45.82 billion, while imports increased 9% to $25.6…
(Left to right) Unsoo Kim, MD – HMIL, José Muñoz, President & CEO – Hyundai Motor Company and Tarun Garg, whole-time director & COO – HMIL Jose Munoz literally shattered the glass ceiling as he became the first non-Korean to become the global CEO and President of Korean automotive giant Hyundai in Jan 2025. A…
Infosys has stepped up lateral hiring across its development centres in India, offering cash rewards to employees who recommend candidates for open positions, signaling growing momentum in mid-career recruitment at the Bengaluru-headquartered software giant, according to an ET report.In an internal communication, Infosys outlined referral bonuses of Rs 10,000 for job level 3 hires, Rs…
Silver rate today: Silver prices retreated sharply on Wednesday, dropping Rs 3,000 to close at Rs 1,82,000 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) after surging Rs 6,000 to a record Rs 1,85,000 per kg on Tuesday. In the overseas market, spot silver was trading 2.81 per cent higher at $52.84 per ounce, down from a…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that policy space exists for a further rate cut, but the timing needs to be right to ensure the move has the desired impact, according to minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting released on Wednesday.Malhotra, along with five other MPC members, voted to maintain the…
NEW DELHI: Government sources on Wednesday said that discussions between India and the United States on trade issues are “deeper and ongoing,” with both sides working towards finding a “win-win solution.“According to government sources quoted by ANI, engagement between India and the United States is continuing at multiple levels, with constructive discussions taking place.“The ambassador-designate…
India’s job market is experiencing a robust upswing, driven by sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, retail, automotive, FMCG, and electric vehicles. This growth is increasingly reaching Tier-II cities, indicating a broader geographical spread of employment opportunities, according to the latest Employment Outlook Report by TeamLease Services for the second half of fiscal year 2025-26.The report,…
China hit back at the US on Wednesday, warning that trade conflicts create “no winners” after President Donald Trump raised the possibility of halting cooking oil imports from China.When asked about Trump’s threat, China’s foreign ministry said trade disagreements were “not in the interests of any party.” The product in question is used in biofuels,…
Bitcoin moved up to $112,493 following a brief fall under $110,000 on Wednesday, indicating careful market behaviour. Ethereum was trading at approximately $4,119, showing a 0.59% increase.At 10.26 am IST, Ethereum registered a 0.59% gain at $4,118. Several prominent cryptocurrencies including BNB, XRP, Dogecoin, Tron, Cardano, and Hyperliquid declined by over 3%, while Solana increased…
