Exports grow at fastest pace in four years

Export of oil products soared 67.6% to $6.9 billion on the back of strong demand from several Asian countries NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose at its fastest pace in over four years, rising 19.5% to $44.2 billion in July, while imports were 17.4% higher at $76.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $32…

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What comes next for Fed, consumers

Wholesale prices in the US cooled in July, offering a welcome sign that inflation may be losing some momentum as lower energy costs helped ease price pressures.Data released by the labor department showed that the producer price index (PPI), which tracks prices received by producers before they reach consumers, increased 4.7% from a year earlier…

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Govt plans processing parks in 4 states; lithium and nickel in focus

Government plans processing parks in 4 states India’s critical mineral roadmap is advancing, with the government set to establish four dedicated critical mineral processing parks in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The initial focus will be on building domestic processing capacity for lithium and nickel, mines secretary Keshav Chandra said on Thursday.The proposed parks…

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Wall Street moves towards all-time high as inflation moderates and oil prices drop

The latest wholesale inflation figures, coming a day after softer consumer inflation data, have reduced expectations of an imminent rate hike. US stock market today: Wall Street benchmarks moved closer to record territory on Thursday after fresh data suggested inflationary pressures continued to ease. Markets also found support from another decline in oil prices, extending…

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What can get you hired & at a premium

For IT professionals, the path to higher salaries is changing. The Indian IT sector is in the midst of an employment flux – hiring, firing, and increment trends are fast changing. The advent of artificial intelligence has rendered some roles redundant while also introducing newer job positions for specialised talent.The phase is marked by slower…

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New chief needs to deal with 3 major cash losers

These are also segments where Chandra’s track record came under scrutiny. NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI: The new Tata Sons chairman has to deal with three major cash losers – Air India, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing and Tata Digital – with govt treating the salt-to-airline conglomerate as a strategic partner in some of these sectors.With military aircraft…

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