Trump says Iran talks 'in final stages' as US waits for 'right answer'
US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is “in the final stages” of peace talks with Iran and is willing to wait a few days for the “right answer.”
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GCCs offer 9.8% salary hikes, premium pay for AI skills
The sector is registering an average annual salary hike of 9.8%, according to a Zinnov report on compensation, attrition, and hiring trends. Hiring activity remained strong at around 27.4% annually, while average attrition stood at 16%, indicating continued employee movement…
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Gold loans sizzle as India’s retail credit market hits Rs 170 lakh crore in FY26
Home loans continued to provide stable momentum, with outstanding credit rising 9.4% year-on-year to Rs 44.4 lakh crore, while gold loans emerged as the fastest-growing segment, surging 50.4% year-on-year to Rs 18.6 lakh crore, supported by higher collateral values and…
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77% of organizations in India suffered at least one identity breach in the past year
A recent report reveals that 76.8% of Indian organizations experienced identity-related breaches last year, with compromised identities serving as a primary entry point for ransomware. Human error and weak management of non-human identities are key contributors, while gaps in monitoring…
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AI-driven finance transformation may shrink junior roles even as CFO role expands: Survey
About 64 per cent of CFOs expect the finance function to shift away from junior roles, while 91 per cent anticipate either flat or lower overall finance headcount.
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Too costly to trade India? Experts say FPIs face higher tax, compliance burden
Foreign portfolio investors are facing higher trading costs in India due to combined securities transaction and capital gains taxes. Experts suggest tax rationalization and simplified compliance to attract foreign capital, as India’s current tax regime is perceived as complex and…
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