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Infosys Reports Slowest Q1 Growth in Six Years, Names Dash as CEO Amid Tech Slowdown

Infosys names Dash as CEO to navigate a global tech slowdown after reporting its weakest first-quarter revenue growth in six years.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Emerging Market

Ford and Geely Form Joint Venture to Manufacture Electric Vehicles in Spain

Ford and Geely partner to build electric vehicles in Spain by 2028, boosting EU manufacturing and optimizing factory capacity.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Middle East Conflict and Rising Energy Costs Push U.S. Mortgage Rates to Year High of 6.58%

Discover how rising Middle East tensions and surging energy costs pushed US mortgage rates to a year high of 6.58 percent, impacting homebuyers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

China Rewrites Soft Power Playbook Through Open-Source AI Strategy

China is expanding its global influence by releasing powerful open-source AI models to challenge US tech dominance and set new digital standards.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Market

Dollar Rises as Intensifying Middle East Conflict Sparks Interest Rate Hike Expectations

The surging Middle East conflict is driving up energy prices and fueling rate hike fears, causing the US dollar to rise as investors seek safe havens.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Business Insights

BAMUL Revises Nandini Ghee and Butter Prices in Bengaluru Effective July 24

Bengaluru households face higher expenses as BAMUL raises Nandini ghee and butter prices starting July 24 due to rising dairy production costs.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Startup

Diplo Backs Seattle Fintech Startup Copper Following Strategic Rewards Pivot

Discover how Seattle fintech Copper secured backing from DJ Diplo to scale its new consumer rewards platform after pivoting away from youth banking.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Emerging Market

Cathie Wood Defends SpaceX Bet, Calling It the ‘Most Important Company in Global History’ Amid Stock Slide

Cathie Wood defends ARK Invests SpaceX bet, calling the aerospace giant a future global leader despite a recent stock slide and market challenges.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

West Bengal Formulates 7th Pay Commission, Names Former IAS Officer Atanu Chakraborty as Chairman

West Bengal forms its 7th Pay Commission led by retired IAS officer Atanu Chakraborty to restructure salaries for over one million state employees.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

India Opens FDI Policy for Export-Only Inventory E-Commerce Operations

India now permits 100 percent FDI in inventory-based e-commerce for exports to boost global trade opportunities for domestic manufacturers.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026