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This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 12 paise against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (December 18, 2025), despite the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market on suspected intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Forex traders said Brent crude oil prices…

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI) captures spending pattern of Indian households across various consumption categories. Conducted every five years, the HCES provides granular estimates of Monthly Per Capita Expenditure (MPCE) for both rural and urban populations, covering a wide range of goods and services. The…

The logo of the Adani Group is seen on the facade of its Corporate House on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India. Image for the purpose of representation only. | Photo Credit: File The Adani Group will invest ₹1.5 lakh crore in the Kutch region of Gujarat over the next five years, reinforcing the State’s position…

GUWAHATI The North East Confederation of Small Tea Growers’ Association (NECSTGA) has sought steps, including weather-based crop insurance and regulation of leaf-dealing agents, to safeguard the 200-year-old beverage industry. In a memorandum to the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, the NECSTGA pointed out that the woes of small tea growers need to…

Leading U.S. oil executives told President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday that Venezuela will need major reforms to attract investment. Trump said Friday the industry would invest at least $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s energy sector with U.S. security guarantees. But the CEOs of big oil companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips did…

German Adrasti | E+ | Getty Images While the national conversation around AI often fixates on large corporations and Silicon Valley breakthroughs, AI’s impact is also a reality on Main Street. AI is rapidly transforming small businesses and the shift goes beyond just boosting productivity to directly influencing staffing decisions and day-to-day operations. Small business…

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People talk near the Leonard A. Lauder Collection (Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer) during a preview of the auction house Sotheby’s new headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 7, 2025. Eduarod Munoz | Reuters Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” sold at Sotheby’s Tuesday night for $236.4 million, making it the second-most expensive painting…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to unveil the official Trump Accounts website, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 17, 2025. Aaron Schwartz | Reuters Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration’s desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth….

Yuichiro Chino | Moment | Getty Images For executives and founders who have gotten rich off one stock, sometimes it is possible to have too much of a good thing. While the tech stock boom has meant a windfall for employees at high-flying companies, it’s risky to have too much of your net worth tied…