India-US ties: Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio on Asean sidelines amid tariff tensions; talks on ‘regional, global issues’

Jaishankar meets Rubio (Image posted on X) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday in Kuala Lumpur to discuss international relations and ongoing trade negotiations between their nations.The discussions were held alongside the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit events in the Malaysian capital.“Glad…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for the week starting October 27? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for this week are Cummins India, and Blue Star. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Diwali week starting October 27, 2025:Nifty View:The benchmark index Nifty has delivered…

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‘Not due to cyber attack’: TCS dismisses UK media report; reveals why Marks & Spencer didn’t renew contract

Tata Consultancy Services BENGALURU: TCS said that a report published in The Telegraph on Sunday, which claimed that Marks & Spencer did not renew its ‘$1-billion’ contract with the IT firm to manage its technology helpdesk, is “misleading”. “The report published by The Telegraph is misleading, with factual inaccuracies including the size of the contract…

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Lenskart IPO opens Oct 31: Eyemaker gears up for Dalal Street debut; eyes raising Rs 2,150 crore through fresh issue

Lenskart is gearing up for a landmark moment as the eyewear brand heads to Dalal Street later this week with its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO).The issue will open for public subscription on October 31 and remain available until November 4, with the anchor investor round set for October 30, ET reported.The company intends to…

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Festive sales: Premium gadgets dominate shopping bags after GST cuts; easy credit drives expensive purchases

This Diwali, consumers have shown growing enthusiasm for premium electronics, spending on costlier smartphones, large-screen TVs, and high-end home appliances. From Navratri through the festival of lights, sales of smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 reached an all-time high, while 43-inch televisions surpassed the long-favourite 32-inch models for the first time, according to industry analysts and…

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US-China trade talks: Scott Bessent says ‘substantial framework’ reached; 100% tariffs, rare earth export clash averted

File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that Washington and Beijing have reached a “very substantial framework” that would prevent the US from imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and allow for a deferral of China’s rare earths export controls, as per news agency Reuters. The development…

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Leadership shake-up: 62% of India’s manufacturing sector exec hires are external; CEO, MD roles see biggest churn

A majority of executive-level appointments in India’s manufacturing sector over the past year were external hires, reflecting companies’ preference to bring in fresh leadership rather than promote from within, a report by CIEL HR Services revealed.The analysis, based on a combination of publicly available sources including professional networking platforms, press releases and verified databases, found…

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