US retail sales rise despite Trump tariffs: August growth beats estimates; consumer spending cushions economy

Retail spending in the US exceeded expectations in August, rising 0.6 percent month-on-month, government data showed on Tuesday, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to impact the global trade environment. On a year-on-year basis, retail sales climbed 5 percent.The Commerce Department data highlighted that motor vehicle and parts dealers saw a 0.5 percent increase […]

Russia’s economy to outpace global growth; focus on fiscal stability, technology and foreign ties: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the need for Russia’s economic growth to outpace global rates during a conference addressing financial matters.At the conference, Putin highlighted how the country’s fiscal stability and execution of initiatives and schemes are directly linked to its economic performance. “It is obvious that the stability of public finances, the implementation of […]

Alphabet market cap crosses $3 trillion! Shares hit record highs; cloud growth and AI bets lift sentiment

Google parent company Alphabet’s market value crossed $3 trillion for the first time on Monday as strong gains in its shares reflected renewed optimism over artificial intelligence and a favourable antitrust ruling, Reuters reported.Class A shares surged 4.6% to $251.88 while Class C climbed 4.5% to $252.30, both scaling record highs. Alphabet now joins Apple […]

GST overhaul to accelerate automobile sector growth to 4-14% CAGR till FY28, ETCFO

New Delhi, The recent GST overhaul, which reduces vehicle prices by 3-9 per cent across categories, is likely to accelerate the automobile sector’s growth rate to 4-14 per cent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) till FY28, a report said on Monday. The lower prices would lead to better affordability, increases in first-time buyer numbers and […]

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Raymond Engineering eyes 25% growth in aviation components biz for FY26

To scale up its manufacturing capacity as well as research and development (R&D) in commercial aviation space, component manufacturer Raymond Engineering plans significant capital expenditure of about ₹118 crore in FY26. Speaking to businessline, Raymond Engineering Business’ Chief Executive and Managing Director Gautam Maini said the company is scaling up its aviation business with a […]

Mirai box office collection day 2: Teja Sajja’s fantasy film shows growth amid positive response, crosses ₹25 crore

₹25 crore”> Updated on: Sept 13, 2025 10:16 pm IST Mirai box office collection day 2: Teja Sajja, Manoj Manchu, Shriya Saran and Jayaram star in this fantasy thriller. Mirai box office collection day 2: Karthik Gattamneni’s fantasy film Mirai, starring Teja Sajja, Manchu Manoj, and Ritika Nayak, was released in theatres on Friday amid […]

Ahead of the Festive Season, Flipkart Witnesses Multi-Fold Growth in Electronics; Tier-2+ Regions Emerge as Major Growth Drivers

All data mentioned are from June to August 2025 in comparison with March to May 2025 Regional electronics demand has risen close to 1.22X in North and 1.17X in South India Computing device consumption grew 1.4X in metros; 1.3X among youth in the age range of 16–25 years Gaming devices saw […]

8 best dumbbells for quick and easy tricep and bicep workouts at home for muscle growth

Dumbbells are essential for any home workout setup, offering a convenient way to strengthen arms without bulky equipment. Suitable for beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts, they provide precise control over weight and movement, ensuring effective engagement of triceps and biceps. Incorporating dumbbells allows a variety of exercises targeting specific muscle groups, helping build tone, definition, […]

SingleStore Announces Growth Buyout Led by Vector Capital

Business Wire India SingleStore, Inc. (“SingleStore” or the “Company”), the leading data platform for enterprise AI, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Vector Capital Management, L.P. (“Vector”), a private equity firm with a nearly three decade track record leading transformational investments in established technology businesses, in which Vector will lead a growth […]