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Reliance Industries’ promoters increased their stake to 50.48% in the June quarter through market purchases worth an estimated Rs 8,500–9,000 crore. The move signals confidence despite the stock’s weak performance, earnings misses and challenges across retail and oil-to-chemicals businesses.

Indian companies are now prioritizing skilled talent and AI readiness over sheer hiring numbers, a shift towards precision in recruitment. The focus is on capability-led planning and faster decision-making, with professionals holding 3-8 years of experience being highly sought after. Despite AI’s growing importance, only a small percentage currently mandate AI literacy in hiring, though…

U.S. stocks slipped as chipmakers dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower despite solid economic data and strong earnings expectations. Semiconductor weakness offset gains in healthcare, while rising oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions added pressure. Investors remain cautious amid volatility, even as retail sales and labor data signal underlying economic resilience.