Trump slaps 26% reciprocal tariffs on India, 34% on China

US President Donald Trump announced a 26 per cent “discounted reciprocal tariff” on India, half of the 52 per cent levies imposed by India on American goods, as he described India as......

'Trump's Hopes For India's Tariff Cuts Too Ambitious'

'I certainly hope the two can avoid a trade war and believe they will.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump shake hands after their meeting at the White House,......

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China, may cautiously welcome the American move,......

Govt Ready For Advanced Jet-Engine Deal

It involves India spending an estimated Rs 40,000 crores to Rs 50,000 crores and will take 10 to 15 years to develop. IMAGE: Indian Air Force fighter jets at Aero India 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo......

VC, PE funds bet big on traditional sectors

Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds had, in 2024, taken bets on traditional businesses rather than tech-first domains like consumer tech, software as a service (SaaS) and software.......

After cement, Adani and Birla are set for a face-off in the wires and cable biz

After cement, billionaire Gautam Adani's group and Kumar Mangalam Birla's Aditya Birla Group are set for a face-off in the wires and cable business with both conglomerates announcing forays into......

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

In its highest ever reduction in seller fees, ecommerce giant Amazon India has introduced zero referral charges on over 12 million products on its platform that are priced below Rs 300.......

The pivotal decision facing India's steelmakers

Should they prioritise reducing debt or push forward with growth? The proposed safeguard duty and domestic demand might shape the decision. Ishita Ayan Dutt/Business Standard reports. IMAGE:......

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.' Salman Khan's big Eid release Sikandar was meant to give the......

Empuraan Review: Return Of The King

L2: Empuraan is an ambitious sequel that is bigger, bolder and timid in equal measure, observes Arjun Menon. L2: Empuraan, the most anticipated Malayalam release of the year, is one of the most......

'If Shah Rukh Khan Can Do It, I Can Too'

'My family are the mainstream audience and think I am wasting my time.''Until I make a Rs 100 crore film, they won't be convinced.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sohum Shah/Instagram Coming from......

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!' IMAGE: Aamir Khan on the sets of Taare Zameen Par. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aamir......

Rohit, Pant under fire: Can they end their IPL nightmare?

Two stalwarts of Indian cricket -- Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant -- will be hoping to overcome their lean patch when Mumbai Indians face Lucknow Super Giants in a clash between two struggling teams......

Son of a tailor, SRH's Zeeshan beats system to make his mark

'Rinku supported Zeeshan a lot during UP T20 league. A leg-spinner needs a lot of confidence from his captain. He was brought into bowl at crucial junctures and that helped him catch attention of......

Khelo India Para Games: Lifters shatter national limits

Haryana's Pardeep Joon and Delhi's Sahista won the gold medals in their respective men's and women's powerlifting competitions at the Khelo India Para Games on Wednesday. IMAGE: 170 gold medals......

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

  IMAGE: Rohit Sharma with the ICC T20 World Cup trophy and the ICC Champions Trophy. Photograph: ICC/X There were two instances during Rohit Sharma's lengthy post-tournament press......

The Friend Who Changed An IPL Star's Life

'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.''I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.''Please don't give me......