Goldman Sachs has lowered India's growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 due to trade tensions with the U.S., particularly tariffs imposed by President Trump. While anticipating potential negotiation on tariffs, the report emphasizes uncertainty's impact on investor confidence. Simultaneously, inflation forecasts have been revised downward, but caution is advised due to historical trends.
Anish Shah, Mahindra Group CEO, is optimistic about India-US trade negotiations. He believes the Indian government will secure a positive outcome. Shah is not overly concerned about potential US tariffs. He considers geopolitical issues like semiconductor shortages a bigger challenge. Shah highlights the strong India-US relationship. He cites the India-UK FTA as a successful example of balanced trade agreements.
Nazara Technologies shares rose after the company announced a board meeting on August 12 to consider a stock split and bonus share issue. The board will approve the company's financial results for the June '25 quarter during the meeting.
MP NEET UG Counselling 2025 seat allotment result at dme.mponline.gov.in: The Department of Public Health and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh, will release the MP NEET UG Counselling 2025 round 1 seat allotment result on August 6. Registered candidates can check their results on dme.mponline.gov.in. Document verification and admissions will take place from August 7 to August 16, 2025, along with the option for online resignation and upgradation.
Mahindra & Mahindra will launch a one-time ESOP for approximately 23,000 employees. This initiative includes factory floor workers. It aims to reward their contributions to the company's growth. The ESOP covers Mahindra & Mahindra, Mahindra Electric Automobile, and Mahindra Last Mile Mobility. The total disbursement will range from Rs 400-500 crore.
Bayer may halt U.S. production of glyphosate, a widely used weedkiller, due to ongoing litigation. CEO Bill Anderson stated that without regulatory or legal changes to address the legal challenges, the company will be forced to cease production. Bayer has already replaced glyphosate in consumer products and threatened to withdraw Roundup from the U.S.
AI isn’t just reshaping the workplace. It’s gutting the bottom rung of the career ladder. Entry-level jobs are being automated, filtered, and squeezed out before graduates even get a foot in. Internships are now essential. Portfolios speak louder than degrees. Even the job application itself is a battle against machines. While companies insist no jobs are lost, the numbers and stories say otherwise. For young people, this is less a job market and more a maze with no map.
FX presents Alien: Earth, a prequel series set in 2120. The show follows Wendy's investigation of a Weyland-Yutani crash. It soon reveals corporate conspiracies and new alien lifeforms. Critics praise the show's depth and horror. Performances by Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant are highlighted. The series explores themes of identity and artificial life.
Kiren Rijiju stated that the Lok Sabha cannot discuss the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. The matter is currently before the Supreme Court. Lok Sabha rules prohibit discussions on sub-judice matters. Rijiju also noted that the Election Commission's operations are beyond parliamentary discussion. He encouraged members to engage in debates on important legislation.
