Business

India may guarantee long-term pulse purchases from Canada as tariffs threaten crop plans

India's government is considering guaranteeing Canada ongoing pulse crop sales so its farmers keep growing the vital protein source, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik said during a visit to Saskatchewan.

Indian youth turning to loans for ambition, not necessity

Young Indians are increasingly taking loans to fund ambitions—entrepreneurship, skills and lifestyle goals, indicating a shift to aspiration-led borrowing driven by fintech access and evolving financial behaviour.

After Australia, Deloitte’s AI scandal in Canada: A global consulting crisis in the making?

Concerns over AI use in public-sector consulting have increased after Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador uncovered unverifiable citations in a $1.6 million Deloitte health workforce report. The revelation mirrors a recent Deloitte scandal in Australia, raising questions about the growing risks of AI-generated material influencing major government decisions

Understanding the real cost of your home loan: Beyond the interest rate percentage

The true cost of borrowing depends on several factors, including the tenure, associated fees and charges, and how you manage your repayments

What India's million-dollar CXOs earn - collectively and individually

The number of executives earning $1 million or more at India’s 200 largest listed firms rose 6.6% to 227 from 213 in FY24, while their combined compensation surged over 36% to Rs 7,025 crore from Rs 5,144 crore, according to a report

From Saudi to Maldives through Trump: All about the US president's new luxury resort

The Trump Organization’s upcoming Maldives resort, backed by Saudi-linked developer Dar Global, has introduced a blockchain-based investment model that tokenises the project’s development phase. Set near Malé with around 80 villas, the venture aligns with expanding Trump-Gulf business ties and rising crypto-backed real-estate financing

'Baby shark, doo, doo...': How a 90-second children’s video created a $400-million brand

Pinkfong’s transformation from a small South Korean startup into a global children’s media powerhouse began with a 90-second video released in 2016. 'Baby Shark Dance' became the most-watched YouTube video ever, driving new franchises and now an IPO that valued the company at nearly $400 million

The biggest taker of Chinese loans is the last country you’d guess

The US has taken in over $200 billion for nearly 2,500 projects, making it the biggest recipient despite its frequent warnings about Chinese debt risks

India to grow at 7% in 2025: Moody's credits infra spending, household savings

The agency retained its 2025 GDP growth forecast at 7%, followed by 6.4% in 2026 and 6.5% in 2027, highlighting stable domestic demand and ongoing export diversification as key drivers of growth

Is Jack Ma planning to leave China?

Jack Ma’s family has purchased a $25.6 million mansion in London’s Belgravia, once the Italian embassy, signalling another major overseas investment by the Alibaba co-founder. The acquisition, made by his wife Cathy Zhang, adds to a vast property portfolio across continents

Warren Buffett steps back: The ups and ups of the 'Oracle of Omaha'

Warren Buffett’s gradual shift away from daily leadership at Berkshire Hathaway marks a historic change for one of the world’s most influential business empires. At 95, Buffett is transitioning executive responsibilities to Greg Abel while retaining his role as chairman

CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit celebrated ‘The India Advantage’, bringing together the world’s most influential voices

The summit brought together global leaders, policymakers, startup founders and visionaries for powerful dialogues shaping India’s next era of growth, innovation, and global leadership

Wall Street set for worst week since Trump's 'liberation day' tariff rollout, tech stocks lose $1 tn

Fears over inflated AI valuations trigger a $1 trillion rout in major tech firms, leaving Wall Street on track for its steepest weekly loss since Trump’s 2018 tariff shock

Starbucks reworks China strategy, to sell 60% control to local investor Boyu

Starbucks has announced a $4 billion joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to manage its retail operations in China, marking a major strategic shift for the coffee giant in its second-largest market.