Business & Markets

India plans to intensify mineral exploration focused on critical and strategic minerals (2026–2031)

India’s Ministry of Mines plans to significantly ramp up mineral exploration from 2026 to 2031, directing the Geological Survey of India to take up 500 exploration projects, including at least 300 focused on strategic or critical minerals.

Policies Aren’t Enough to Retain Top Talent. You Need Systems.

argues that retaining top talent depends less on individual HR policies and more on whether a company’s talent practices function together as an integrated system.

U.S. Treasury Secretary claims India has stopped buying Russian oil after Trump tariffs

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said India has stopped buying Russian oil after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs tied to purchases of Russian oil. India has called the U.S. action unfair and said its energy policy is based on national interest.

Gold eclipses $4,700 per ounce Trump tariff threats tied to Greenland purchase

Gold futures rose sharply Tuesday, briefly topping $4,700 per ounce for the first time, after President Trump threatened new tariffs on eight countries unless they support a U.S. purchase of Greenland.

Japan: Popular Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls early election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called an early lower-house election for February, aiming to capitalize on a 78% approval rating to strengthen her coalition or restore the LDP’s lost majority, party scandals and a newly unified opposition bloc.

Porsche deliveries fall in 2025 as China demand weakens and EV plans strain operations

Porsche delivered 279,449 vehicles in 2025, a 10% drop driven largely by a 26% decline in China and weaker demand for electric vehicles.

Replit raises new funding round as AI coding tools competition intensifies

Replit is raising $400 million in a funding round that would value the company at about $9 billion, as investor interest grows in developer-focused AI tools.

Toyota raises tender offer to take Toyota Industries private as investors object to price

Toyota raised its tender offer to ¥18,800 per share to take Toyota Industries private, while some investors and analysts said the price still undervalues the subsidiary.

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to prison over obstruction of justice

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice tied to efforts to prevent his arrest and delete investigation documents.

US seizes another Venezuelan-linked oil tanker as Venezuela’s interim government promises oil-law reforms

US forces seized the oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean as Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez told parliament that legislation governing the oil sector would be reformed.

Infosys shares jump on higher fiscal 2026 revenue forecast and AI-led deal momentum

Infosys shares rose 5% after the company unexpectedly raised its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast, lifting India’s Nifty IT index.

US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker Veronica in Caribbean

US forces boarded and seized the crude oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean in a predawn operation as part of efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil.

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