NEW DELHI: Most of the conversation around AI has been about the jobs it could disrupt. What the technology has also triggered, far less visibly, is an unprecedented surge in demand for certain skilled human talent. An analysis by talent firm Randstad of over 50 million job postings, shared exclusively with TOI, shows the demand…
Global markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices, easing inflation pressures and reduced risks to the global economy.Asian equities surged, the US dollar fell to its weakest level since June 5, and oil prices tumbled more than 4%…
Gold prices advanced 2% on Monday after officials from the United States and Iran announced that they had reached an initial understanding aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries. The development triggered a decline in oil prices and reduced concerns about persistent inflation and elevated interest rates. Spot gold rose 2% to $4,304.11 an…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Privi Speciality Chemicals, and Cummins India have been selected as the top stocks to buy for the week starting June 15, 2026 by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Privi Speciality Chemicals 3454 3900 13% Cummins India…
Indian equities may witness an uptrend as easing concerns surrounding the US-Iran conflict improve global risk sentiment. The sharp market recovery suggests that investors are beginning to price in a more favourable geopolitical outcome. While a formal agreement remains pending, the moderation in crude oil prices and appreciation in the rupee to 94.9 against the…
MUMBAI: Global investment firm KKR has said that central banks globally will start tightening this year and it has expressed caution on long-duration govt bonds, over-levered 2021 vintage deals, lower-income consumer exposure, and assets dependent on a return to the old regime of low inflation, low rates, and abundant liquidity.In its mid-year outlook report ‘The…
The combined market capitalisation of eight of India’s 10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 1.90 lakh crore last week, with ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainer as equities rallied, reported news agency PTI.The gains came during a strong week for the markets, with the BSE Sensex climbing 1,284.61 points, or 1.73%, while the NSE…
Inflation data, the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and movements in crude oil prices will be the key triggers for Indian equity markets in the coming week, analysts said.Investors will also closely watch developments surrounding the proposed US-Iran agreement, foreign investor activity and trends in global markets for further direction.“On the domestic front, investors…
Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday invited French companies to invest in India’s manufacturing sector, pitching the country as a trusted partner offering scale, talent and innovation opportunities.Speaking at the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, Goyal said India can provide…
Days after three Indian seafarers onboard MT Settebello were killed following a US military strike off the Oman coast, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has advised maritime recruitment and placement agencies to restrict the deployment of Indian seafarers to conflict areas until further orders.In a circular, the shipping regulator also directed vessels operating in…
