Ford CEO warns US of a workforce crisis: 'Even with a $120,000 salary...'

Ford CEO warns US of a workforce crisis: “We have 5,000 skilled-mechanic jobs unfilled even with a $120,000 salary.” | Business

Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley has issued one of his starkest warnings yet about America’s labour future, revealing that the company is struggling to fill 5,000 skilled-mechanic roles despite offering salaries of around $120,000. Calling it a “serious problem” for the country, Farley said the shortage of trained workers is no longer an industry…

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$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus

$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus

AI image used for representative purposes India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.During his visit to Moscow, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities for expanding trade and proposed measures to improve market access, the commerce ministry said in…

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Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India: Will Modi government’s Export Promotion Mission be able to counter impact? Top weaknesses & challenges

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to establish a structure for enhancing India’s export capabilities. (AI image) The Modi government’s move to approve an Export Promotion Mission aimed at countering the impact of the global trade situation may be laced with implementation challenges, says Ajay Srivastava, founder of Global Trade…

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Banking push: FinMin asks PSBs to boost MSME, farm credit; focus on deposits, asset quality and AI-led innovation

Banking push: FinMin asks PSBs to boost MSME, farm credit; focus on deposits, asset quality and AI-led innovation

The finance ministry has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to ramp up lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the agriculture sector while maintaining healthy growth in low-cost deposits and ensuring strong risk management, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.Chairing a performance review meeting with bank chiefs, Department of Financial Services…

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