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AtlasIntel, the nation's most accurate polling firm, Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped significantly. Economic uncertainty and contentious tariff policy decisions seem to be weighing on public opinion. As the US President faces critical challenges, his approval ratings could fluctuate even more in the coming weeks.

Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year — the same forecast it issued in December

salary growth over the next 12 months, as organisations adapt to evolving talent demands and navigate macroeconomic challenges, a report said on Wednesday. In India, GCCs are seen as the top payers, outpacing traditional IT services in pay parity and growth, and are expected to give 9.8 per cent salary growth over the next 12 months, 'India's Talent Takeoff — The GCC 4.0 Story' report by digital talent solutions provider NLB Services said. «With India hosting over 55 per cent of the world's GCCs and projected to reach a market size of USD 110 billion by 2030, these centres have become critical nodes for organisations seeking agility, cost efficiency, and access to a vast talent pool. This growth trajectory is now translating into significant salary increases for employees, especially for specialised skills which are commanding higher premiums than ever before,» NLB Services CEO Sachin Alug said. However, he said, despite this strong momentum, gender-based disparities still require attention, with women earning approximately 75-85 per cent of male salaries on average, a gap which further widens at senior positions, reflecting the limited representation in leadership roles.

Most of us associate Berkshire Hathaway with Warren Buffett and the late Charlie Munger, but in the early 1970s they were part of a trio that also included Rick Guerin.

With gold hovering near its all-time high, many individuals are contemplating the sale of their gold jewellery to the advantage of the elevated prices. When selling jewellery in India, it is important to consider making charges, taxes, and potential melting charges; also, ensure you have purchase documents or an invoice. If you purchased gold a few years ago, comparing it with today's gold price can help you assess the appreciation in its value. As the gold prices continue to rise, owning hallmarked gold jewellery offers security and enhances its investment and resale value. It is crucial to check the BIS hallmark before buying to make sure you are getting real gold.

The company said it announced the price increase owing to rising input cost, increased commodity prices and higher operational expenses, amongst other reasons. The quantum of price increase will vary basis the variants and models. Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, HMIL, said, “At Hyundai Motor India Limited, we strive to absorb rising costs to the extent possible, ensuring minimal impact on our customers. However, with the sustained increase in operational expenses, it has now become imperative to pass on a part of this cost escalation through a minor price adjustment.”

Hyundai Motor India will increase car prices by up to 3% from April 2025, owing to rising raw material and operational costs, it said on Wednesday. «At Hyundai Motor India Limited, we strive to absorb rising costs to the extent possible, ensuring minimal impact on our customers. However, with the sustained increase in operational expenses, it has now become imperative to pass on a part of this cost escalation through a minor price adjustment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Despite fiscal constraints and rising opportunity costs, election campaigns in India remain significantly dominated by promises of freebies, cash transfers and subsidies. This makes transparency in subsidy spending more critical than ever.

BEIJING — Among the top five priorities China has laid out for boosting consumption is child care subsidies.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The merger of video streaming platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, MX Player and Amazon miniTV, and Warner Bros and Discovery may have bolstered content diversity, but offering viewers a seamless user experience while they transition to a new app could prove to be a challenge. Sure, the content variety and improved offerings are a plus, but post-merger price points can spring a surprise, as content sometimes moves to higher paywalls.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The last couple of decades have witnessed a digital revolution that has completely transformed daily life. From grocery shopping to banking, every task is now just a tap away.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Since the covid-19 pandemic, India’s healthcare sector has been having a dream run. Buoyed by an aging demographic with rising incomes, along with improving penetration of medical insurance and medical tourism, the Nifty Healthcare Index has outperformed the broader market by recording a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the last five years.

One of his major concerns was the education system. He claimed that most students enroll in private or low-ranking colleges that charge exorbitant tuition fees while offering little academic value. Professors, according to him, put minimal effort into teaching, and the outdated curriculum fails to prepare students for real-world jobs. Many graduates find their diplomas hold little weight in the job market, leaving them with no choice but to take up low-paying survival jobs like Uber driving, warehouse labor, or retail work. Sharing his own experience, he expressed frustration over what he called a failing education system that prioritizes profit over student success.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi/Mumbai: E-commerce aggregator 10Club, operated by Boxseat Ventures Pvt Ltd, is close to shutting shop, less than four years after it drew attention by raising $40 million in early-stage money in the highest seed-funding round by an Indian startup.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The market regulator may review its contentious proposal to introduce a gross limit for all clients trading in index options after receiving feedback against such a rule from several market participants, a person aware of the development said. The Securities and Exchange Board of India's planned review comes after brokers, proprietary desks and institutional traders flagged risks of reduced market liquidity and higher trading costs in India's derivatives market if the rule is implemented.

Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced a new promotion that features free seat assignment and one checked bag. This comes a week after Southwest Airlines decided to drop its brand-defining policy of allowing two pieces of free checked luggage. On Tuesday, the airline started selling its “economy bundles” that include one free carry-on bag as well as no-cost seat selection and flight changes for its non-stop flights through August 18, 2025, Forbes reported.

US economy, a new pattern is surfacing among Americans as they are falling behind on car payments at a record pace, as per a report. This could be a warning sign similar to the 2008 financial crisis, reported Daily Mail.

insurance units of Reliance Capital in two to three years, after it completed the transaction to buy the financial services firm. IndusInd International's bid to acquire debt-ridden Reliance Capital for around 96 billion rupees was approved by a bankruptcy tribunal in February last year.

Imagine realizing in March that you owe additional taxes—plus interest—because you missed your advance tax payments. For many salaried individuals earning extra income from fixed deposits, stocks, or rental properties, this is a costly oversight. 

Starlink is likely to be subjected to a spectrum usage charge (SUC) in India, a levy that had been scrapped for terrestrial network providers such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea a few years ago, ToI reported citing sources. If imposed, the tax will increase costs for the Elon Musk-led satellite communications company in India. The potential charge adds to the challenges Starlink is already facing as it negotiates strict compliance mandates related to internet suspension and interception. Sources told ToI, Starlink, which is set to receive telecom airwaves through administrative allocation under the new telecom law passed in December 2023, may have to pay around 3% SUC on its adjusted gross revenue from the country.

advance income tax for FY 2024-25 but you can still pay the last quarter’s due advance tax. This payment will attract interest under Section 234C. However, despite this interest amount you will end up paying less than what you would pay after 31 March. In case you do not pay the last quarter’s advance tax by March 31, 2025 then additional interest under Section 234B will also be levied from April 1, 2025. Advance tax has to be paid by every taxpayer whose total tax liability is above Rs 10,000 in a financial year. To save on unnecessary interest cost, you must pay it now if possible.