‘Xi had a bad moment’: Donald Trump reflects on relationship with China amid trade war – Here’s what he said

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping (Images/Agencies) US PresidentDonald Trump on Sunday said he expects a positive relationship with China, while stressing the role of tariffs in managing international disputes.“I think we’ll get along just fine. I have a great relationship with China. Xi had a bad moment… but because of the tariffs, it’s much tougher…

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Dalal Street rally! M-cap of eight of top-10 valued firms add Rs 1.94 lakh crore; TCS leads gain

Stock market: Dalal Street witnessed strong momentum last week as the combined market capitalisation of eight of India’s top 10 most-valued companies rose by Rs 1.94 lakh crore, reflecting renewed investor optimism.Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the biggest gainer, while Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) saw declines in their valuations,…

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No can, no beer! Aluminium tin crisis brews trouble; Indian brewers warn of Rs 1,300cr revenue loss

India’s domestic beer industry is facing a severe shortage of aluminium cans, prompting the Brewers Association of India (BAI) to seek a “short-term regulatory relaxation” in quality control norms to prevent disruption in supply.The industry is grappling with an annual deficit of 12–13 crore units of 500 ml cans, which account for nearly 20% of…

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Valuation gap: ONGC trails Zomato in market cap despite holding assets worth 1/3rd of its valuation; analysts flag undervaluation

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), valued at around Rs 3.10 lakh crore, now lags behind food delivery platform Zomato in market capitalisation despite owning stakes and assets worth more than a third of its own valuation — a gap analysts say reflects deep undervaluation of India’s largest oil and gas producer.As of Friday’s…

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Environment minister Bhupender Yadav heads to Brazil: India engages in pre-talks ahead of COP30; climate finance and adaptation on agenda

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav is set to travel to Brasília on October 13-14 for a pre-COP meeting as India steps up preparations for the UN climate summit COP30, scheduled in Belém, Brazil, in November. The meeting aims to streamline negotiations on key issues and build consensus among ministers before the main conference. He confirmed…

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Gold rate outlook: Gold and silver prices set for volatile week; Festive demand and US inflation in focus

Gold and silver are poised for a volatile week ahead as investors navigate the interplay between domestic festive buying, physical market premiums, and crucial macroeconomic developments in the US, analysts said. With Federal Reserve officials, including Chair Jerome Powell, set to comment on policy on Tuesday, bullion markets are expected to closely track any cues…

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Consumer tech expansion: Philips to widen India portfolio with global products; focus on male grooming, mother and child care

Philips India is set to broaden its footprint in the domestic market by introducing more global product lines and strengthening its offerings in male grooming and mother and child care, responding to rising consumer demand for premium personal care products.The company, which recently rolled out its rechargeable intimate skin-protect grooming product, OneBlade, aimed at Gen…

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