New labour codes: Indian companies face higher wage expenses; manpower costs may increase 5-15% across sectors

Indian companies are likely to see higher wage bills as they adjust HR policies and compensation structures to comply with the new four labour codes. Experts estimate manpower costs could rise 5-10%, or even more for some firms.The increase in wage expenses is largely driven by higher costs for benefits such as gratuity, overtime, bonuses,…

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As Democrats gain in odds to take U.S. House, Waters bashes SEC chair on crypto

With Democrats favored at 75% to win the U.S. House of Representatives majority in 2026 on prediction market Kalshi, Representative Maxine Waters’ new criticism of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins’ crypto policies could gain more energy. Though Congress remains on its winter break, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee called…

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HCLTech Shares Plunge 11% Amid Weak Outlook Despite AI Growth | India Business News

NEW DELHI & BENGALURU: Shares of HCLTech fell nearly 11% on BSE on Wednesday after the company issued a softer-than-expected outlook following a muted March quarter performance.Responding to concerns around a 2–3% annual deflation driven by AI, CEO C Vijayakumar said the company has largely offset the impact of deflation in its traditional services business,…

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Fed’s Goolsbee says inflation could come ‘roaring back’ if central bank independence goes away

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee expressed caution Thursday about recent attacks on the central bank and Chair Jerome Powell, saying they could adversely affect inflation. “Anything that’s infringing or attacking the independence of the central bank is a mess,” Goolsbee said during a CNBC “Squawk Box” interview. “You’re going to get inflation come roaring…

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Infra output: Eight core sectors grow 1.8% in November; cement and steel lift momentum as energy drags

Eight core infrastructure industries recorded a modest expansion in November 2025, with overall output rising 1.8% year-on-year, supported by strong growth in cement, steel, fertilisers and coal, official data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry showed.The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which accounts for 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production…

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