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Billionaire Ray Dalio thinks American economy is dependent on the 1%; with only three states driving its GDP | Business

The American economy may look healthy on paper. Wall Street is roaring, Silicon Valley is buzzing with AI optimism, unemployment is steady, and GDP is rising. But billionaire investor Ray Dalio says this apparent prosperity hides a deeper imbalance. The US, he argues, is becoming dangerously dependent on a small, highly productive elite, while the…

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‘Ready to talk’: Canadian PM says open to resuming US trade talks with Trump; Carney set to meet Xi

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday said he is “ready to sit down” with US President Donald Trump to resume trade negotiations, despite Washington’s decision to hike tariffs on Canadian goods by an additional 10%.“We stand ready to sit down with the United States, myself with the president, my colleagues with their colleagues, when…

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India’s FY26 growth forecast: Economy set to boom despite global trade challenges – Finance ministry outlook shows

Representative image (AI-generated) India’s economic growth is expected to remain strong in FY 2026 even as global trade challenges persist, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic review released on Monday.The report highlighted that India’s growth will be driven by robust domestic demand, easing inflation and the positive impact of recent reforms.It further pointed…

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Corporate confidence dips in Q2 FY26: India’s business sentiment slows amid US tariffs, global uncertainty – NCAER report

Representative image (AI-generated) Business sentiments in India moderated in the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26 after showing steady improvement over the past three quarters, according to a new report by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).The decline comes amid high global uncertainties, including additional US tariffs and ongoing trade tensions, the think…

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Real estate sector revival: Industry raises over Rs 23,000 crore, highest in 7 years – Report

The Indian real estate sector has achieved its best fundraising results in seven years, according to a report by Equirus Capital. This increase shows renewed investor confidence and a steady recovery in property markets.The sector raised Rs 23,080 crore across 12 deals, the highest amount since 2017. This indicates a strong rebound in real estate…

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Beauty boom in India: Japan’s Shiseido to begin local manufacturing; joins global luxury brands’ expansion drive

Representative image (AI-generated) Japanese luxury beauty company Shiseido is planning to start manufacturing in India as part of its expansion strategy.It will be joined by global peers such as Estée Lauder Companies and The Body Shop, which are also exploring local production to tap into the world’s fastest-growing beauty market.Sanjay Sharma, country head of Shiseido…

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Budget 2026 skill boost for youth: Govt may launch Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Mudra Yojana; check details

Representative image (AI-generated) Budget 2026: The government is looking to launch a new scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Mudra Yojana (PMKMY) aimed at funding skill training for the country’s growing workforce.The scheme, likely to be announced in the upcoming 2026-27 Budget, will mark a major policy push to make financing a central pillar of the national…

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Gold rate today below Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 grams: Gold, silver prices continue to fall; what’s the outlook?

In global markets, Gold prices reduced on Monday due to a robust US dollar and improving US-China trade relations. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold and silver prices dropped in early trading on Monday, with investors booking profits following a record global rally and recent market fluctuations. At the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), December gold…

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Income Tax Dept withheld Rs 1.5 crore refund citing Form 26AS TDS mismatch – how taxpayer approached High Court and won the case

The court clarified that Assessing Officers must accept TDS documentation provided by taxpayers, rather than insisting on exact matches with Form 26AS figures. (AI image) Not getting an income tax refund due to TDS mismatch in Form 26AS? A new Allahabad High Court ruling may work in your favour. The Allahabad High Court has issued…

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