Waal Street shows mixed results, AI stocks slide US stocks traded mixed on Tuesday, with losses in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks weighing on the broader technology sector despite gains in most other shares.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.8 per cent in early trading, dragged down by declines in major chipmakers, while the S&P 500…
Electricity generation from hydroelectric projects declined nearly 21%. (AI image) El Nino and the resultant weak monsoon has had an impact on India’s hydropower output, which has dropped by more than 20% in June. The dry weather, which is associated with El Nino, has meant that the water levels in reservoirs have gone down. This…
India has urged the United States to reconsider its proposed 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under the USTR’s Section 301 forced labour investigation. India has urged the United States to withdraw its proposal to impose an additional 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under a Section 301 investigation into forced labour-related trade practices, saying the move…
India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in January 2025 for a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31. India has been focusing on securing its critical minerals and rare earth supply chain, especially in times of increased geopolitical uncertainties. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia it was announced that India will invest…
Mercedes-Benz India has reported its highest-ever first-half and second-quarter sales, continuing its growth momentum in the country’s luxury car market. The German luxury carmaker retailed 9,768 vehicles between January and June 2026, registering a 9 percent year-on-year increase over the 9,013 units sold during the same period last year.The company also posted its best-ever second-quarter…
It seems to be a decade of stress tests for the Indian economy – Covid pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, US trade policy uncertainty, and now the Middle East conflict. (AI image) The Indian economy has emerged as a picture of resilience amid the US-Iran conflict, with most economic indicators flashing green as the war shows signs…
Maruti Suzuki has revised the prices of select variants of the Victoris SUV, making a part of the lineup more affordable by up to Rs 38,900. The latest price cut applies only to a few mild-hybrid petrol variants. Here’s a quick look at the key details you should know. The price reduction is applicable on…
Chinese authorities are reportedly discussing restrictions on overseas access to the country’s most advanced AI models amid growing national security concerns. Chinese authorities have held discussions with some of the country’s biggest technology companies over the past month on restricting overseas access to China’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, including those that have not…
India has a game plan to become a semiconductor powerhouse, but the real test begins now.According to a recent report by Equirus Securities, the biggest hurdle is not strategy, but execution, with heavy reliance on imported equipment and gaps in the domestic supply chain posing key challenges. The report said India’s semiconductor roadmap draws on…
Your next trip to Saudi Arabia just got simpler!Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia may soon involve far less paperwork and fewer bookings. Instead of applying for a tourist visa, reserving flights and searching for accommodation separately, eligible travellers will soon be able to complete the entire process through a single integrated booking.Saudi Arabia has…
