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For Gen Z workers wary of college debt, Walmart offers a road to six figures without a degree
Walmart is betting that, for Gen Z, the road to a six-figure salary may run through its stores—not a college campus. The massive retailer is building paid, debt-free pathways that train frontline associates and place them in higher-paid jobs as truck drivers, skilled technicians, and licensed opticians. The program also addresses a labor shortage in…
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Deon Energy files draft papers with Sebi to raise funds via IPO
Deon Energy, an Ahmedabad-based solar EPC firm, is set to launch an IPO to gather capital. This offering will feature a fresh equity share issue coupled with a promoter’s sale of shares. The funds raised aim to establish a 30 MW solar power plant in Gujarat while also boosting working capital and covering essential corporate…
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India’s bond market performed well, equities to become attractive again: RBI’s Poonam Gupta
India’s bond market is exhibiting notable strength, outpacing its historical performance and standing firm against global trends. The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India highlighted the promising fiscal commitments that are bolstering market dynamics. Meanwhile, Indian equity markets have faced challenges, partially due to rapid advancements in AI abroad.
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GIFT Nifty goes into overdrive, hits all-time high in volume and open interest
GIFT Nifty recorded a record single-day volume of 457,999 contracts worth $21.18 billion on September 24, 2026. Open interest also hit an all-time high, highlighting growing activity since full-scale operations began in July 2023 at NSE IX.
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SEBI’s new PMS framework could potentially double industry size over time: APMI Chairman Vikas Khemani
SEBI’s revised PMS framework introduces PRIM, expands investment options and lowers the entry threshold to ₹25 lakh. Industry leaders expect these changes to broaden PMS adoption, while global diversification, derivatives, independent fund managers and risk-adjusted performance gain importance for investors.
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ETMarkets Smart Talk | Rate-cut cycle over, RBI may be at cusp of rate hikes; yields could inch higher: Puneet Pal
PGIM India’s Puneet Pal expects India’s rate-cut cycle to end and policy rates to rise 50-75 basis points by FY27 amid higher crude and sticky inflation. He sees rising yields creating opportunities in high-quality corporate bond and target-maturity funds.
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Rupee likely to trade in Rs 94.5-96 range in near term as dollar inflows fail to lift currency: Report
The rupee is expected to fluctuate between Rs 94.5 and Rs 96 against the US dollar in the short term. Despite significant dollar inflows via FCNR deposits and external borrowings, substantial appreciation is elusive as these funds primarily bolster the Reserve Bank of India’s reserves. A variety of factors affect the rupee’s movement, indicating that…
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Taiwan says US arms support serves American interests after Trump-Xi summit
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Germany: Has the fiscal package finally reached the economy?