Even as restructuring and layoffs happen, some jobs in the IT sector are getting paid well – and across levels whether entry or senior. Till a few years ago, software engineers in India were commanding high salary premiums and the IT sector was a reliable source of employment. While still employing lakhs, the artificial intelligence-led…
India’s overall exports touch $242.6 billion in Q2, highest ever for the quarter (representative image) India’s merchandise exports rose 23.04% year-on-year to $44.40 billion in September 2026, up from $36.08 billion a year earlier, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Thursday.The merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $30.21 billion from…
The much-awaited India-US trade deal has cleared its first phase and moved to the legal drafting stage, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.He said that the pact would be operationalised once India gains a competitive advantage over its peer countries. The minister further expressed hope that the process would be completed soon.“US…
The growing flow of returnees could eventually leave India with a net gain in technology talent from the US. (Image for representative purpose only) Thousands of US-based Indian techies are returning to India to a job market that does not offer similar salary levels. But, the number of such returnees is increasing as visa uncertainties…
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday said the two countries had wrapped up the major items on their trade deal agenda, with negotiations moving at an “incredible pace”. Drawing a comparison with the India-EU trade pact, Gor highlighted the speed of the US talks, saying a deal was announced within weeks of his…
Stock market rally on October 15, 2026 Stock market rally today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, rallied strongly in morning trade on Thursday on despite weak global cues. Falling oil prices, and sharp appreciation in rupee this week helped drive the rally.Buying in IT, banking and consumer stocks lifted the stock market sentiment….
Kospi tumbles over 7% as tech stocks lose steam South Korea’s stock market hit a rough patch on Thursday, with the benchmark Kospi plunging 7.49% as technology stocks came under heavy selling pressure. The rout spread across Asian markets, prompting the country’s exchange operator to trigger a five-minute trading halt on programme sell orders after…
Top stocks to buy today on October 15, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Lemon Tree Hotels, Greenply Industries, and Fine Organic Industries – Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth has picked these as the top stocks to buy today on October 15, 2026. Technical views on Nifty and Bank…
Crude prices steady after touching three week high Oil prices fell by more than $1 in early trade on Thursday as investors weighed threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz against the possibility of the US easing sanctions on oil-carrying vessels.Brent crude dropped 1.30% to $104.70, shedding $1.38, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell…