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Tata Group faces $120 billion investment dilemma as N Chandrasekaran exits, Noel Tata pushes for caution
Economy

Tata Group faces $120 billion investment dilemma as N Chandrasekaran exits, Noel Tata pushes for caution

Natarajan Chandrasekaran's exit now resolves the issue of duelling visions for the conglomerate, but with no obvious successor.

Livemint Aug 13, 2026
Germany's dry rivers spark battle on engineering vs restoration
Economy

Germany's dry rivers spark battle on engineering vs restoration

As a heatwave dries Germany's rivers, government ministers are at odds over what to do about it – re-engineer the waterways or restore them to…

The Local Germany Aug 13, 2026
UK GDP bounced in June, helped by Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine
Economy

UK GDP bounced in June, helped by Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine

Britain's economy unexpectedly grew in June as companies were boosted by a respite in the surge in energy prices caused by the Iran war, the…

Biztoc.com Aug 13, 2026
Presidential election tests strength of Zambian democracy
Economy

Presidential election tests strength of Zambian democracy

Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema has been accused of drift towards authoritarianism

The Irish Times Aug 13, 2026
Level the field: why the social security contribution formula for gig workers should be rejigged
Economy

Level the field: why the social security contribution formula for gig workers should be rejigged

Gaps in this safety net have been exposed by variations in how platform business models log their turnover—the base for calculations of corporate contributions. It’s…

Livemint Aug 13, 2026
FG charges MDAs on compulsory data localisation
Economy

FG charges MDAs on compulsory data localisation

“Tightens rules on citizens’ personal data collection By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria has officially agreed that data is the new face of the country’s economic rennaissance…

Vanguard Aug 13, 2026
Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group
Markets

Sarda Energy & Minerals Ltd leads gainers in 'A' group

Black Box Ltd, Astral Ltd, Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd and Netweb Technologies India Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group…

Business Standard Aug 13, 2026
Europe Is More of an AI Powerhouse Than Most Think
Markets

Europe Is More of an AI Powerhouse Than Most Think

(Click here or type SQUA to listen to Bloomberg’s new EMEA Equities Squawk)

Financial Post Aug 13, 2026
Voters go to polls in Clacton by-election
Crypto

Voters go to polls in Clacton by-election

Polls have opened in the Clacton by-election as Nigel Farage attempts to retain his seat in a highly unusual contest.

RTE Aug 13, 2026
Cerebras AI growth story faces investor reality check
Markets

Cerebras AI growth story faces investor reality check

Cerebras Systems shares plunged about 16% in after-hours trading after the AI chipmaker's second-quarter revenue came in below Wall Street expectations, overshadowing stronger adjusted earnings…

Economictimes.com Aug 13, 2026
Grasim Industries share price falls 3% as Q2 margin outlook weighs
Markets

Grasim Industries share price falls 3% as Q2 margin outlook weighs

Grasim Industries reported a 38.8 per cent rise in consolidated net profit at ₹3,846.28 crore for the June quarter of FY27, compared to a net…

Business Standard Aug 13, 2026
Earnings & fundamentals are beginning to matter again: Vaibhav Chugh, Abakkus MF
Markets

Earnings & fundamentals are beginning to matter again: Vaibhav Chugh, Abakkus MF

The biggest opportunity for a fund house to differentiate itself lies in the strength of its investment philosophy, people, and processes, Chugh said.

Business Standard Aug 13, 2026