US inflation data: Fed’s preferred gauge stays above target; January rate cut pause in focus

The US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure remained elevated in November, reinforcing expectations that policymakers are likely to pause further interest rate cuts as they assess the impact of earlier easing and new trade-related pressures.Data released by the US Department of Commerce on Thursday showed that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.8%…

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Eternal CEO transition: Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal gives up Rs 1,000 crore in stock options; what it means for shareholders

Billionaire founder Deepinder Goyal has relinquished over Rs 1,000 crore worth of unvested employee stock options (ESOPs) at Eternal, marking one of the most significant founder-led governance moves seen in India’s listed internet sector in recent years.The decision comes alongside a leadership transition at the food delivery and quick-commerce major, with Goyal stepping down as…

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US markets today: Wall Street extends rebound as Donald Trump eases tariff stance; global equities steady

US equities moved higher on Thursday, clawing back more of the losses from earlier in the week, after President Donald Trump stepped back from tariff threats linked to Greenland, easing concerns over a widening transatlantic trade rift.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, adding to Wednesday’s strong rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained…

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Consumer spending impact: US economy clocks 4.4% growth in Q3; fastest pace in two years

Strong consumer spending lifted the US economy to its fastest growth rate in two years in the July–September quarter, even as job creation remained subdued and concerns over the cost of living persisted.America’s gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 4.4% in the third quarter, a slight upward revision from the earlier estimate…

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Budget expectations 2026: Education sector seeks skilling push, digital access and student-centric financing

Education leaders and edtech executives have called for higher and better-targeted allocations in Budget 2026 to strengthen skilling, digital learning infrastructure and higher-education financing, saying education spending will be critical to India’s ambition of becoming a global talent and education hub.Ravin Nair, Managing Director, QS I-GAUGE, said the upcoming Budget must focus on outcomes, especially…

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Sagar Cements partners Sow & Reap for biochar & gasification units at cement plants

HYDERABAD: Climate-tech company Sow & Reap Chara Pvt Ltd and Sagar Cements Limited have signed a 10-year offtake agreement to deploy integrated biochar and gasification units at Sagar Cements’ Mattampally plant in Telangana, aiming to decarbonise the energy-intensive calcination stage of cement manufacturing and support the company’s net-zero emissions reduction target by 2030.Under the project,…

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Nearly 60% of Indian businesses confident in scaling AI responsibly, have mature frameworks: Nasscom report

NEW DELHI: Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a business imperative for Indian enterprises, moving beyond ethical intent to a strategic priority linked with trust, governance, and long-term value creation, according to Nasscom’s State of Responsible AI in India 2025 report.The report, unveiled at the Responsible Intelligence Confluence in New Delhi, reveals that nearly…

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Are tariffs biggest threat to Indian economy? Gita Gopinath does not think so – what she said

The former deputy managing director of IMF Gita Gopinath flagged that pollution poses a bigger threat to India’s economic growth than global trade tariffs and must be tackled as a top national priority, during a discussion on the Indian economy at the World Economic Forum in Davos.Gopinath said debates on business development often focus on…

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Budget 2026 for real estate: What FM Sitharaman can do for affordable housing – wishlist for reviving urban housing affordability

For the common man, this isn’t about chasing speculative gains—it’s about securing a stable home without overleveraging the future. By Raj KhoslaFor India’s urban middle class, owning a home remains the single largest financial aspiration—and increasingly, the most elusive one. Despite rising incomes, homeownership in cities is being squeezed by high land prices, escalating construction…

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