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Recruiters shift hiring with focus on skill than degrees: LinkedIn

The LinkedIn survey noted that this shift of skills-first was being led by global capability centers (GCCs) (85 per cent) and IT firms (71 per cent)

Automakers gear up to roll out EVs without rare earth magnets by FY27

While companies remain tight-lipped about the development, most acknowledge that such a transition is essential to align with the rapid growth of the EV sector

High temperatures take toll on realty, project timelines, impact workers

Realty & construction cos taking tactical measures: Heatwave training, on-site housing, new tech and more

Adani group to use own cash, debt to fund $20 billion annual capex

Group to bid for UP electricity discoms to expand network

Upcoming kharif crop area estimates to be fully based on satellite data

India will use satellite data instead of the traditional girdawari system for estimating kharif crop acreage, improving accuracy and coverage across all districts

A S Dulat's new book explores betrayal, belief and Farooq's Kashmir

He never considered independence for Kashmir, but Delhi still failed to trust him fully

Rare earth, tariffs and geopolitics: Centre walks tightrope on trade deal

Supply-chain disruptions related to rare earth magnets from China are another cause of geopolitical anxiety for the government at this point

Multi-partisanship for reforms can help India unlock stalled growth

Unravelling the Gordian knots in the ease of doing business demands wisdom from across the political aisle

Banks open to MTNL debt restructuring, reject possibility of haircut

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan has called a meeting of various stakeholders next week to find a way out for the state-run MTNL, which has defaulted on bank loans

Vivek Oberoi-backed Rutland Square targets 100,000 cases annually in India

The Edinburgh-based company is preparing to expand across ten Indian states, including key markets like Bengaluru, Delhi, Goa, and Maharashtra

Alcohol firms seek clarity as Maharashtra hikes excise duty on spirits

Maharashtra's new excise policy raises spirits prices and introduces grain-based liquor; industry groups await clarity while brewers welcome beer tax exemption

Avoiding the growth mirage: Reforms must go beyond capital infusion

Despite some setbacks and global uncertainty, the economy has shown remarkable resilience and is poised to surpass Germany before the end of the decade to become the third-largest

India to draft AI-native telecom rules, partners with ITU on 6G push

Stakes claim to key ITU organ that fixes orbital slots for communication satellites

Airports become key battleground for cab companies after BluSmart closure

With BluSmart suspending metro operations, Uber, Rapido, and others are intensifying their push into high-growth airport routes, driven by a steady rise in domestic air passenger traffic

Pharma body seeks rethink on entry curbs of MRs in govt hospitals

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance warns that the DGHS ban on medical representatives may affect public health, slow innovation and result in pharma sector job losses

Which consumer stocks to buy as RBI cuts repo rate, CRR, inflation eases?

Consumption stocks: With RBI cutting repo rate and CRR amid easing inflation, consumer sentiment is expected to improve. Find out which consumer stocks could benefit the most and top stocks to buy

Samsung assembled more mobile phones in India than Apple last year

Korean firm makes more phones across most segments and has higher volumes: S&P report

Pickup in digital margins could help Tata Communications stock rerate

Analysts calculate that data revenue of ₹27,300 crore in FY28 is possible, given growth in digital portfolio due to megatrends like cloud, AI, IoT etc

Balancing act: India needs a practical framework for gig workforce

In a labour landscape riddled with a shortage of good-quality jobs - ie those that come with benefits - gig workers are not to be envied

HDFC Bank ADR premium surges to over 10% as foreigners favour US shares

HDFC Bank's ADRs now trade over 10% above local shares as tax advantages and revived global interest draw foreign portfolio investors to US-listed equities