After years, government looks to revamp investment treaty

After years, government looks to revamp investment treaty

The model treaty provisions require foreign investors to exhaust domestic legal remedies for five years before seeking international arbitration to resolve disputes. NEW DELHI: After years of discussion, government has finally got down to reviewing the model bilateral investment treaty (BIT), often cited as a roadblock to attracting investments.“The BIT is under review, and we…

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More hirings than firings: Nomura report tests ‘ground zero’; says AI creating more jobs in India than cuts

More hirings than firings: Nomura report tests ‘ground zero’; says AI creating more jobs in India than cuts

India added 83,100 AI-related jobs during the period, compared with 31,921 positions lost through layoffs and attrition. Is artificial intelligence taking away jobs or is it leading to hirings? A new report by Nomura suggests that in India, AI is creating more jobs than cuts. India, long regarded as the global back office for multinational…

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US stock market today: Wall Street rallies as 23,000 job cuts boost hopes of softer Fed policy

US stock market today: Wall Street rallies as 23,000 job cuts boost hopes of softer Fed policy

The weaker-than-expected employment report strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could have more room before increasing interest rates to curb inflation. US stock market today: Wall Street stocks traded higher on Friday morning, while Treasury yields declined after government data showed US employers unexpectedly eliminated 23,000 jobs last month.The S&P 500 advanced 0.4%, remaining close…

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‘No hire, no fire’: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs -  sharp reversal for labour market

‘No hire, no fire’: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs – sharp reversal for labour market

Although the unemployment rate of 4.1% marked the lowest level since June 2025, the decline was driven by a contraction in the labour force rather than stronger hiring. (Image for representative purpose only) US employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs last month, while downward revisions by the Labor Department erased a further 103,000 positions from payroll…

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Gold price prediction: Buy on dips the right strategy for gold right now? Check August 7, 2026 outlook

Gold price prediction: Buy on dips the right strategy for gold right now? Check August 7, 2026 outlook

For gold, from a technical standpoint, the 8-period EMA continues to trade above the 21-period EMA, Gold price prediction today: The technical structure for gold is bullish and prices are expected to go up, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a positive…

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Stock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex sheds over 450 points, Nifty50 closes below 24,600 as crude prices continue to rise

Stock Market Today Highlights: BSE Sensex sheds over 450 points, Nifty50 closes below 24,600 as crude prices continue to rise

Benchmark equity indices ended on a mixed note in the previous trading session, with BSE Sensex outperforming NSE Nifty as buying in heavyweight stocks offset broader caution. The 30-share Sensex climbed 373.76 points, or 0.48%, to settle at 78,954.76 after remaining in positive territory throughout the day. Meanwhile, Nifty 50 traded in a narrow range…

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ENIL EBITDA rises 42% in Q1, digital business grows

ENIL EBITDA rises 42% in Q1, digital business grows

The company’s non-digital business reported a 7.4% increase in EBITDA and an 85% rise in profit after tax during the quarter NEW DELHI: Entertainment Network (India) (ENIL), which operates Radio Mirchi and audio streaming platform Gaana, reported consolidated revenue of Rs 113 crore during June quarter. Domestic revenue was estimated at Rs 111 crore, while…

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India may see productivity gains from AI, says Nilekani

India may see productivity gains from AI, says Nilekani

पीएम मोदी ने टेक्नोलॉजी विशेषज्ञ नंदन नीलेकणी की अध्यक्षता में एक टास्क फोर्स का गठन करने का फैसला लिया गया है। NEW DELHI: Infosys co-founder and chairman Nandan Nilekani on Thursday said that India may emerge as a principal beneficiary of productivity gains and inclusion from AI in the next decade, despite low visibility in…

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