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The perils of economic centrism in a polarised world: Growth or restraint?

While stimulating the economy during a downturn is important, the size of the stimulus needs to be calibrated, especially if it leads to very high debt

Grandmaster Danya's death exposes cyberbullying threat in online chess

Danya, the son of immigrants from the former Soviet Union, was a few weeks short of his 30th birthday. He was a former World Under-12 champion, a bestselling author, and a very popular coach

Night stolen by light: How our love of brightness became overexposure

As cities battle filthy rivers and toxic air, with cloud seeding now the latest half-measure, few mention another pollutant - the constant glow that is erasing the stars

Ford to invest ₹3,250 cr in Chennai plant for 'next-gen' engine production

Company signs agreement with Tamil Nadu government, expected to create more than 600 jobs with new plan

The job promises: Bihar continues to fuel India's migrant labour force

Bihar has often supplied many of the unskilled and skilled migrants required by states with more vibrant economies

Xi vows to defend free trade at APEC summit as Trump skips meeting

Xi took centre stage at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that began Friday in the South Korean city of Gyeongju

India and US sign 10-year defence agreement amid tariff turmoil

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh signed the framework for bilateral defence cooperation over the next decade with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

Building foresight capability to anticipate risks a priority: Sebi Chairman

As the three-day premier summit came to a close, a clear call emerged: Regulate wisely, innovate responsibly, and build a resilient, tech-driven foundation for India's financial future

BS BFSI Insight Summit: Broking industry sees high growth on digital push

After two years of record highs, brokerages see the slowdown as a reset for sustainable growth - driven by rising incomes, digital depth, and maturing investors

Equities less than 12 months? Good luck, says Morgan Stanley's Ridham Desai

Ridham Desai warns being bullish doesn't mean markets will generate positive returns every year and investors should invest in equities with a long-term horizon

Pakistan vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd T20I: Dominant PAK beat SA by 9 wickets; level series 1-1

For the hosts, Mohammad Nawaz was the lone bright spot with an all-round performance, taking three wickets and top-scoring with 36.

Investor awareness becomes more important than ever: Ananth Narayan G

Outgoing Sebi member Ananth Narayan reflects on his tenure, calls for greater practitioner participation in regulation, and explains the fine balance between reform and overreach

Sebi chief stresses responsible tech use, stronger market resilience

Speaking at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit, Pandey said technology would continue to redefine market functioning - from algorithmic trading to investment decisions

FPIs believe in India's long-term growth story: Sebi Chairman Pandey

Sebi chief outlines reforms in IPOs, F&O, and cybersecurity, stressing trust, technology, and calibrated regulation over new powers

USFDA's new biosimilar norms to woo more players, fast-track mkt entry

Indian cos like Biocon, DRL, Intas, Lupin stand to benefit from the proposed move

Apple India hits record revenue in Sept quarter on strong iPhone sales

Smartphone and services sales driving growth across emerging markets, says Tim Cook

Vedanta's consolidated net profit plunges 59% to ₹1,798 crore in Q2FY26

The exceptional loss included a write off of ₹1,407 crore in Talwandi Sabo Power (TSPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vedanta, in pursuant to a Supreme Court order dated in August 19

Swan eyes ₹875 crore govt aid for Pipavav Shipyard expansion

Under the brownfield expansion programme of the scheme, existing shipyards can avail assistance of 25 per cent of the capital expenditure undertaken

Bajaj Auto pips TVS in October to top electric two-wheeler market

At the third spot is Ather Energy, which is in a fierce battle with the incumbent competitors to challenge their position

ITC's healthy core business signals rerating scope amid weak Q2 agri show

ITC's cigarette and FMCG segments delivered steady performance in Q2 FY26 despite a slump in agri sales; analysts see scope for a valuation re-rating as core margins improve