Tariff payments by midsize US businesses grew three times over the past year, according to new research released Thursday by JPMorganChase Institute. One of the US’ leading banks, it added that this shows signs of economic strain linked to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.The JPMorgan study, cited by the Associated Press, indicates that companies employing…
Gold has moved below the mid-Bollinger band, confirming downside pressure. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are facing resistance at higher levels, and the short-term structure is showing weakness, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,54,700 after failing to sustain the…
Labour and employement ministry has detailed a compliance checklist for employers in order to tighten accountability and minimise legal disputes. The ministry has listed almost two dozen requirements under the four labour codes: the Code on Wages, the Code on Social Security, the Industrial Relations Code and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code….
India likely to join US-led Pax Silica alliance (IANS) NEW DELHI: India is likely to formally join the US-led Pax Silica strategic alliance on Friday, amid efforts by New Delhi and Washington to finalise a proposed trade deal and advance other initiatives to strengthen ties.Pax Silica is an initiative aimed at building a secure, resilient…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: IndusInd Bank, and UPL are the top stock recommendations by Bajaj Broking Research for February 20, 2026 with a 3-month horizon in mind. The brokerage also shares its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Nifty OutlookThe index formed a sizable bearish candle on the daily chart and…
In this image posted on Feb. 19, 2026, Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal with Adobe Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, in New Delhi. (@airtelnews/X via PTI Photo) New Delhi: AI must remain open, trusted, and globally accessible rather than concentrated in a few hands, industry…
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons with Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI New Delhi: Tata Group and OpenAI entered into a strategic partnership, placing a significant bet on India’s AI infrastructure playbook. In the first phase, TCS will build AI infrastructure with 100MW capacity, scalable up to 1GW. The platform is intended to support next-generation AI training…
Global CEO and President Cristiano Amon In a big affirmation of India’s electronics manufacturing and AI ambitions, American semiconductor giant Qualcomm is all set to sign a deal to contract-manufacture and source automotive module products from India that will be exported across the world, apart from being sold in the domestic market, Global CEO and…
NEW DELHI: India will play a “central role” in shaping both the opportunities and safeguards around advanced artificial intelligence, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on Thursday, as the company announced its India expansion.Anthropic has opened an office in Bengaluru and appointed Irina Ghose as managing director for India. The company also said it has entered…
Swiss President Guy Parmelinbacks a governance framework for AI that does not rely on a single instrument and calls for societal norms that guide users. Excerpts from an interview with TOI:How should countries deal with AI regulation? Is there a need to have a new agency? Will a regulatory set up stifle innovation and development…
