‘Cusp of historic trade agreement’: EU chief says they are close to signing FTA with India; visit scheduled next week

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talks during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos (AP photo) India is close to signing a trade…

‘A deal is a deal’: EU chief pushes back as Trump threatens 100% tariffs over Greenland; calls punitive measures a ‘mistake’

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday warned the United States against imposing punitive tariffs on European allies over Greenland, calling such…

Silver prices soar! White metal adds over Rs 85,000 so far in 2026; is it the right time to buy?

Silver made a stellar debut in 2026, soaring over 35%, or nearly Rs 85,000 per kg, investors rush towards the precious metal amid tightening supplies and escalating geopolitical tensions involving…

US-EU ties straining? How Trump’s Greenland bid may benefit India; bloc may speed up FTA process

The ongoing tariff standoff between the US and EU could benefit India! The European Union and New Delhi are in the last leg of Free Trade Agreement negotiations. As the…

Budget 2026: Industry seeks GST-style simplification in customs duty; urges speeding up and simplification of clearences

Budget 2026: As the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-2027 draws closer, Indian companies are expecting a GST like transformation in the customs duty framework to promote trade facilitation…

Salesforce targets last-mile challenge in enterprise AI adoption

BENGALURU: Salesforce is sharpening its AI strategy by rethinking how large language models (LLMs) are deployed within enterprise software, as organisations struggle to move generative AI from pilot projects to…

Budget 2026: Why standard deduction should be hiked under the new income tax regime – explained

The standard deduction limit varies depending on the tax regime that salaried taxpayers opt for. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is seen as a much needed…

Tushar Ahluwalia raises $12 million for AI venture out of stealth

Tushar Ahluwalia raises $12 million for AI venture out of stealth BENGALURU: Tushar Ahluwalia, who previously co-founded ecommerce aggregator Razor Group and consumer fashion platform StalkBuyLove, has raised $12 million…

Trump’s Greenland push: US President would 100% tariff EU nations; ‘no comment’ on seizing by force

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he would “100%” proceed with his plans to impose tariffs on European countries unless a deal over Greenland is reached.…

Budget 2026 for real estate: Luxury housing soars, affordable homes lag; industry pushes for tax relief, rental income support

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, leaders in the real estate sector are urging the government to take urgent steps to revive affordable housing and strengthen rental housing, cautioning that…