China’s industry profits stumble: Profits in November fall 13.1%; biggest decline in over a year

China’s industrial firms saw their profits drop by 13.1 per cent in November, from last year, marking the steepest decline in over a year. This fall came despite strong exports, putting focus on country’s ongoing economic struggles and increasing pressure for more government support. The National Bureau of Statistics released these figures on Saturday, as…

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FMCG and pharma emerge as new strongholds for women CEOs

NEW DELHI: There was a time when some of India’s leading banking and financial services firms had women at the helm, making these sectors a visible symbol of gender diversity. Today, that centre of gravity has shifted.Consumer-facing industries and pharmaceuticals have emerged as the new strongholds for women CEOs, reflecting where long-standing leadership pipelines are…

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‘​​It’s not an ideal contest’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s stunning Vijay Hazare knock raises questions in R Ashwin’s mind | Cricket News

R Ashwin and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns about the quality gap between teams in Indian domestic cricket after a one-sided match in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His comments came after Bihar scored a massive 574 runs (their highest team total in men’s List A cricket) in 50…

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The neuro-physiological science of acupressure

The human body is a self-regulating system, designed to heal when its internal balance is restored. “Acupressure is not a modern innovation; it is an ancient healing science.” It is an ancient healing science, rooted in the understanding that the human body is governed by energy pathways, pressure points, and natural balance. Long before modern…

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Def Tech Tonic

India can be a serious defence exporter if it invests heavily in R&D. A nimble innovation base is crucial  In a leg up for Indian defence exports, Vietnam and Indonesia look set to buy India’s BrahMos cruise missile. If the deal goes through, the Asean nations will follow Philippines in inducting the BrahMos missile system….

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Labour codes: Industry seeks clarifications

NEW DELHI: With India Inc staring at higher liability due to the labour codes, industry bodies have sought clarifications from the government on various issues, while the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has suggested that companies provide for increased gratuity and some of the other payments in the accounts for the Dec quarter…

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Stock market today (March 16, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex? Check list

Benchmark equity indices rebounded strongly on Monday, rising over 1 per cent each after three consecutive sessions of steep losses, as investors returned to blue-chip banking and domestic-focused stocks amid bargain buying.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 938.93 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 75,502.85. During the session, it touched an intra-day high of…

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BSF nabs Bangladeshi national near border; hands him over to police | India News

JAMMU: BSF apprehended a 19-year-old Bangladeshi national in forward areas near international border in Jammu district’s Gajansoo during routine border surveillance on Thursday.“After completing initial formalities, BSF handed Shariful Islam Bhuiyan, a resident of Bangladesh’s Comilla district, over to local police for further legal action. Shariful is being interrogated to ascertain the circumstances that led…

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