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Informal sector jobs hold steady in September quarter, digital use rises

NEW DELHI: Employment in the country’s unincorporated sector was estimated at 12.9 crore in the July-Sept quarter, almost at the same level as in the previous quarter, a survey showed. The quarterly bulletin of unincorporated sector enterprises released on Tuesday by the statistics office showed that the number of establishments increased from 7.9 crore in…

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Market watch: Asian shares rebound as rate-cut optimism lifts tech stocks; crude holds steady amid supply risks

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian stocks climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December, while crude prices steadied as traders balanced geopolitical uncertainty with forecasts of a softer oil market next year.As per Reuters, MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan rose 1%, led…

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US markets today: Nasdaq jumps nearly 2% as Alphabet leads AI rally; rate-cut hopes steady Wall Street

The US stock market moved higher on Monday as tech giants powered early gains and investors bet on another Federal Reserve rate cut in December, even as volatility continued to test sentiment.Alphabet was the day’s standout performer, soaring 5.2 per cent after fresh praise for its newest Gemini AI model. Its rally helped lift the…

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Credit pulse: NBFCs eye steady AUM rise as firms adopt risk-calibrated lending; unsecured and MSME segments face strain

A steady expansion in retail credit demand is expected to keep non-bank finance companies on an 18 per cent growth path, even as lenders turn more selective amid rising borrower leverage, Crisil Ratings has said. The agency noted that NBFCs are moderating their stance in pockets such as unsecured MSME loans, where repayment stress is…

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Market watch: Asian stocks climb as rate-cut hopes steady markets; crude prices ease on Russia-Ukraine peace signals

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian equities began the week on a firmer footing as expectations for a US interest rate cut lifted sentiment across the region, even as oil prices slipped on progress in Russia-Ukraine peace efforts.Market confidence improved after New York Federal Reserve President John Williams indicated there was still “room for a…

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Trade outlook: India’s exports hold steady amid Donald Trump tariffs; new markets offset US slowdown

India’s export performance has remained steady even as global markets face volatility, according to SBI Research, which shared its assessment. As per news agency ANI, the report states that merchandise exports between April and September in FY26 touched $220 billion, a 2.9 per cent rise from $214 billion in the same period last year. Exports…

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The Girlfriend Full ,Movie Collection: ‘The Girlfriend’ box office collections day 8: Rashmika’s film climbs past Rs 12 cr; Friday shows steady trends |

Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘The Girlfriend’ is on a winning streak in its second week, raking in an estimated Rs 93 lakhs on its eighth day, totaling Rs 12.23 crore net. The film has successfully maintained audience enthusiasm, particularly in Telugu areas, where it recorded a 24.52% occupancy on November 14, 2025. Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘The Girlfriend’ continues…

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Signs of recovery: India’s slowdown may be ending; easing crude, steady liquidity boost outlook

India’s domestic growth cycle may be nearing its lowest point, with several supportive economic factors pointing to a possible rebound in the coming months, according to a report by HSBC Mutual Fund.The report noted that low interest rates, steady liquidity conditions, easing crude oil prices and a normal monsoon are all helping to create a…

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