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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for loan against gold and silver to 85% for loans up to

The Head of Net Zero Research & Programs at IATA, Preeti Jain. NEW DELHI: The need for producing Sustainability Aviation Fuel (SAF) extensively to meet

The PAT experience Though there are several areas where PAT, launched in 2012, could be implemented better, it has created industry familiarity with a

BEIJING: China has proposed establishing a “green channel” to ease the export of rare earths to the European Union, the commerce ministry said Saturday,

Aditya Birla Group’s paint venture — Birla Opus — has reportedly filed an antitrust complaint against market leader Asian Paints, alleging abuse of market

CHENNAI: Indian equity markets staged a sharp recovery and ended the session on a strong note Friday, buoyed by the Reserve Bank of India’s

In a rare and revealing interview after nearly a decade of silence, liquor baron and former Kingfisher Airlines chief Vijay Mallya has broken his

The increased use of FMC systems has led to a 5% reduction in underloading charges in FY25 compared to FY24. Another benefit has been

The Aditya Birla Group has acquired Cargill Incorporated’s 17-acre specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, marking its strategic foray into the US chemicals

CHENNAI: The Indian Rupee showed resilience, strengthening against the US dollar amid favorable market conditions. Gold prices remained steady, with a positive outlook for

South Korean automakers –  Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation –  have divested their entire shareholding in Ola Electric Mobility through block deals, marking a

To a query on India’s response to the environmental challenges faced by the airline industry, Walsh said, “If you look at the fleet and

“What the government will do I can’t comment on behalf of the government post judgment. We are continuing to engagement with the government to

Infosys CEO and MD Salil Parekh saw his salary increase by 22% to Rs 80.62 crore in FY25, the annual report of the company

Many people retire each day with dreams of the future. Unfortunately, many retirees may encounter hardships that could have been avoided. No one can

With its newest partnership getting finalised after regulatory approvals, the airline will soon offer flights under its own brand on partner-operated routes from India,

Investors will keenly watch the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upcoming monetary policy decision for future market guidance. Additionally, market participants will monitor global

VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key OPEC+ members announced on Saturday a huge increase in crude production for July. They will produce

Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said oil prices will be around $65 per barrel as ample supplies are available in the market.

NEW DELHI: The central government managed to meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.8 per cent of the GDP for 2024-25, according to the

The top earners Rick Smith, the founder and CEO of Axon Enterprises, topped the survey with a pay package valued at $164.5 million. Axon,

Investor sentiment was cautiously optimistic as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) reached out to the telecom regulator (TRAI) for its views on spectrum pricing,

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred former MD & CEO of IndusInd Bank Sumant Kathpalia, former executive director & deputy

NEW DELHI: The country’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant on Wednesday called for greater private sector participation to ensure “hunger free” India, saying the government

Last year, Flipkart announced its foray into quick commerce with Minutes to compete with players such as Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Zomato’s Blinkit. The

SYDNEY: The world’s poorest nations face a “tidal wave of debt” as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think-tank warned

“These limitations hinder their ability to scale and innovate,” says the report. The report says there are 18 schemes for MSMEs, out of which

NEW DELHI: The government will hold a meeting on May 28 with representatives from major e-commerce platforms across sectors such as food, travel, cosmetics,

Financial discipline is crucial after the age of 60 to ensure your retirement corpus lasts. At the same time, smart investment choices can make

Tata Motors paid Rs 38,892 crore in total global tax and other contributions for FY25, marking a marginal decline from Rs 39,344 crore in

Chandrasekaran expressed confidence in the future of Tata Motors’ resilience amid emerging global headwinds. “We remain vigilant to worldwide volatility, including the impact of

‘Fairy tale’ Analysts widely agree that shifting iPhone manufacturing to the United States is unrealistic and would require a fundamental overhaul of Apple’s business

The filings also mentioned that as of March 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, the company and its subsidiaries had more than 250,000, 232,000 and

LONDON: British right-wing newspaper The Telegraph has agreed a takeover by US investment group RedBird Capital Partners, ending a two-year saga marked by UK

US President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill, which has been cleared by the US House of Representatives and now advanced to the Senate,

CHENNAI: The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp downturn on Thursday (May 22), with benchmark indices ending deep in the red as investors offloaded

The GDP growth in the fourth quarter is likely to be in the 6.5-7% range, much below the National Statistical Offices’ (NSO) implicit estimate

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, welcomed the new route, stating that it makes Manchester the only airport in the North of England

India’s equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors rushed to book profits amid weak global cues and sustained foreign institutional investor (FIl) outflows.

CHENNAI: The Indian stock market ended sharply lower on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, following broad-based selling across most sectors. Benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex

The recent invocation of Article 21 by the Supreme Court to protect nursing mothers’ right to breastfeed in public spaces, including workplaces, is a

2. Rising US Treasury Yields In a further sign of investor unease, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note rose to 4.52%,

At first glance, Grow Rich Through Stock Investment might look like just another beginner’s guide to the stock market — the kind of book

India carried out precision strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ on terror infrastructure early on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

S&P was the first to cut its rating for the United States back in 2011, during Barack Obama’s first term in office, citing its

VerSe Innovation is betting heavily on AI to power the next phase of its growth. CEO Umang Bedi, in a recent interview with Entrackr,

PARIS: Hit game “Fortnite” was unavailable on Apple’s digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a battle between

Over 54 lakh Indians are living in the US, of which more than 33 lakh are in the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) category,

BENGALURU: The country’s unemployment rate in April stood at 5.1% for individuals aged 15 years and above. This is the first time, the Ministry

The Nifty50 index also performed strongly, closing above the 25,000 mark at 25,062.10, up 395.20 points or 1.6%. During the day, it traded between

However, the next level of pricing, where there’s a large data allowance, should have that data allowance dramatically reduced. And then there should be

WASHINGTON: Wall Street bounced between small gains and losses in meek trading early Wednesday ahead of the new retail sales numbers this week and

Heady news, it certainly isn’t. A new report says that India is showing a growing appetite for alcoholic beverages (alcobev) at a time when

She added that a combination of favorable factors—including a likely sub-4% inflation print in May, falling crude oil prices, and an expected above-normal monsoon—could

India’s $7 billion pharma exports to the US could face a major setback as President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order

All the sectoral indices closed in the green with realty, power, IT, and energy up 4-6%. The biggest gainers in the Nifty pack included

Beijing, however, was more measured about the negotiations’ overall direction. China, in an editorial in its state-run news agency published before Sunday’s second day

GRANGEMOUTH: Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town. When he was growing up, working at Grangemouth refinery

As calls to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks in Kashmir and elsewhere reverberate through the country, and war clouds become darker, RPG Enterprises

Dadri, Ghaziabad-based Bansal Wire Industries, the largest stainless steel wire manufacturer in the country, has entered the tyre cords segment.With this, Bansal has become

NEW DELHI: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), India’s largest oil refinery company, on Friday assured the public that it has adequate fuel stocks across

TOKYO: Panasonic will slash its global workforce by 10,000 people, half in Japan and half overseas, to become a more efficient, “lean” company, the

DELHI: Multiple airlines have asked flyers to reach their respective airports at least three hours in advance to facilitate enhanced security checks mandated by

The applications were submitted between 10:42 AM and 6:27 PM on May 7 under Class 41 of the Nice Classification. This category covers services

Anirudh Garg, Partner & Fund Manager at Invasset PMS, said that the defence sector in India is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by the

The steep rise in the cost of the non-vegetarian thali was primarily driven by a 33% year-on-year increase in broiler chicken prices. This surge

“We have always been asking for a level-playing field for the Indian players. We only hope that the government has included in the FTA

CHENNAI: On Tuesday, Indian equity markets witnessed a broad-based sell-off, with both benchmark indices — the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 — ending in

The continued slide in oil prices spells potential economic relief for India, which relies heavily on imported crude. A lower oil import bill could

MUMBAI: Ratings agency Moody’s Ratings has said it sees India’s macroeconomic conditions to be stable even if tension with Pakistan following the dastardly killing

ManageEngine, an IT product company from the stable of Zoho Corporation, aspires to be a $10 billion technology company in five years while remaining

Long dominated by the Big 4s — EY, KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC — the Indian audit space is seeing a shift with firms like

Over the years, Smith estimates she has probably attended about 20 annual meetings — often bringing a friend. “I really like to listen to

All this has translated into a tepid desire among Japanese residents to travel for this year’s Golden Week, surveys have shown. The latter part

Poonam Gupta assumed charge as the fourth deputy governor and in-charge of the key monetary policy department of the Reserve Bank effective Friday. The

Currently, China dominates global phone production, accounting for 76.6% of the total supply. Vietnam contributes 9.9%, India 8.4%, and South Korea 1.2 per cent.

With the Trump administration’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs in April 2025 targeting multiple countries, India appears to have an edge over others, particularly in

The gross GST collection hit an all-time high of Rs 2.36 lakh crore in April 2025, 12.6% higher than the collection of Rs 2.10

KOCHI: Kerala once again reaffirmed its enduring love affair with gold this Akshaya Tritiya, as families across the state flocked to jewellery showrooms, undeterred

NEW DELHI: Shares of crisis-hit Gensol Engineering continued to slide on Wednesday, declining 5 per cent, to hit another lower circuit limit. The stock

India will supply a total of 4.12 lakh tonne of green hydrogen derivatives to Japan and Singapore, said Minister for New and Renewable Energy

In the meeting, Barthwal highlighted the potential for collaboration in modernising Indian ports, aligning with India’s Maritime Vision 2030, which aims to enhance port

Countries have to choose, but it’s difficult China is the world’s largest exporter and the U.S. the largest importer. Total trade for China reached

According to the Department of Telecommunications’ website, these telecom companies (Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel) have deployed around 4,74,234 5G BTS in the country

India’s equity markets are likely to stay volatile after profit-booking dominated the last two trading sessions of the previous week. Sentiments weakened further due

The Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday said electronics component makers must set up design teams and achieve Six Sigma

Tesla stock soared nearly 10% Friday on the rule changes. Wall Street analysts, and Musk critics, have said that Musk’s role as an adviser

NEW DELHI: Indian airlines carried 1.45 crore passengers in March, an increase of 8.79 per cent compared to the year-ago period, according to official

Since China exports about $500 billion worth of goods to the US every year, the government wants to strengthen domestic consumption to make up

A labor rights group sued Starbucks on Thursday, alleging that it sourced coffee from a major cooperative in Brazil whose member farms were cited

With over 24 years of experience, Nitin brings a  track record of building digital platforms across sectors including finance, retail, e-commerce, and media. He

NEW DELHI: InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of the country’s largest airline IndiGo, on Thursday announced the appointment of former administrator US Federal Aviation Administration

Manufacturing fared better than services in bagging new orders, she said, adding manufacturing flash PMI, which is a composite measure of new orders, output,

NEW DELHI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) entered into an agreement with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode to enhance the

Renault is strengthening its presence in India with the launch of its largest design centre outside Europe in Chennai. This strategic move supports the

BENGALURU: Bengaluru-headquartered Rosetta Resorts & Holiday Homes has committed an outlay of Rs 600 crore over the next four years to solidify its presence

The gist of the allegation was that Google misused its dominant position by enforcing restrictive agreements on OEMs, including compulsory bundling of the Play

“Even though the global economic scenario is mired in uncertainty, India appears relatively resilient. India is the only large economy which can grow at

With the US dollar losing its sheen as the world’s most trusted reserve currency, central banks across the world have been on a gold

NEW DELHI: Foreign investors have infused nearly Rs 8,500 crore in the country’s equity markets last week, after a phase of heavy outflows earlier

The provision of a car for use on company’s business and phone at residence will not be considered as perquisites. Personal long distance calls

Additionally, India’s crude oil basket witnessed a steady decline in average prices, falling from $84.49 per barrel in March 2024 to $77.33 in February

Banks are in for a bad quarter in March both in terms of net income and high pricing for liabilities, say analysts. A preview

The Maharashtra Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) has said that when a new builder takes over an under-construction housing project, they must follow the

BENGALURU: Infosys has granted employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) worth Rs 51.75 crore to its CEO and MD Salil Parekh in FY25. According to

MUMBAI: The continuing weakness of the dollar coupled with the increasing trade friction between the US and China—with the former hiking import duties on

Amid uncertain economic and business conditions globally, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent UK visit assumes significance with both the countries committing greater investment and

In a dramatic escalation of the US-China trade war, the Trump administration has reportedly introduced a new tariff of up to 245% on Chinese

“This past year was quite difficult. So many things happened globally— geopolitical tensions, disruptions in sea routes, and recessions in several countries. Despite the

As part of his lobbying efforts, Zuckerberg contributed to Trump’s inauguration fund and overhauled content moderation policies. He also purchased a $23 million mansion

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is scouting for a 300 acre land parcel near Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for its manufacturing unit.

This shift primarily affects diesel-driven vans and LCVs (Light Commercial Vehicles), reducing demand in the logistics sector. Petrol consumption rose 7.5 per cent to

The Reserve Bank of India has cut the interest rate for the second consecutive time by a fourth of a percentage point, taking the

One8, the brand registered by Kohli in 2016, was earlier a collaborative venture with Puma and had generated business worth around Rs 250 crore.

To support the transition, the FDA will update its guidelines to permit the inclusion of data from these alternative methods. Companies that submit robust

Manufacturing output growth also halved to 2.9% in February from 5.8% in January. Electricity generation, however, maintained the momentum with 3.6% growth compared to

The transfer of Talegaon, Maharashtra, land by General Motors India to Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is liable to 18% GST, the advance ruling

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged the European Union to join hands with Beijing in resisting “unilateral bullying”. Xi, who met Spanish Prime

MUMBAI: GreenLine Mobility Solutions, the Essar group venture that operates LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks, announced a USD 275 million equity investment, which

PARIS: Electricity consumption by data centres will more than double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence applications that will create new challenges for energy

Capital market regulator Sebi has set up a high-level committee to draft a framework on disclosure norms for its top management and other senior

LONDON: European stock markets sank on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s steep new tariffs came into effect and triggered a fresh sell-off in

Rupee declined for the third straight session, tumbling 50 paise to settle at 86.26 against the US dollar on Tuesday, according to the interbank

During the proceedings, last week, IL&FS had submitted that in view of the order dated October 15, 2018, restraining all persons from taking any

Meanwhile, the secretary said that the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have distributed record `1.4 lakh crore in dividends in the financial year 2024-25.

No sector spared The savage selling in Asia was across the board, with no sector unharmed — tech firms, car makers, banks, casinos and

Crude oil prices have witnessed a sharp decline, dropping nearly $10 per barrel in just one week, following the Trump administration’s announcement of tariffs

The reciprocal tariff rate on Indian goods is 26% compared to 54% (20% previously imposed + 34% announced on Wednesday) on China, 46% on

Ignoring criticism, the BJP-led government has worked it through the grinder, and passed the Waqf Amendment Bill in both houses of Parliament. The Muslim

He added that Kerala is the first state to implement urban employment guarantee scheme on the lines of MGNREGS, the only state providing 100

The reserves rose $6.56 billion to $665.4 billion as of March 28, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. This marks the highest level in

It’s “plausible” the tariffs altogether, which would rival levels unseen in more than a century, could knock down US economic growth by 2 percentage

The auto component industry will face challenges. India’s auto components exports is 29% of industry revenues in FY24, with 27% of these exports going

India faces lower duty than other countries like China (34 percent), Vietnam (46 percent) and Taiwan 32 (percent). “While India may seemingly gain a

Even Republicans who trust Trump’s instincts have acknowledged that the tariffs could disrupt an economy with an otherwise healthy 4.1 % unemployment rate. “We’ll

MENLO PARK, Calif. : The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at a

The country’s Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25.

Ahead of the 2 April deadline for implementing reciprocal tariff, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has raised concerns over India’s

The government’s decision to convert Rs 36,950 crore of Vodafone Idea’s (VIL) outstanding spectrum auction dues into equity is expected to ease the telecom

If you have looked at the performance of the NSE Nifty in 2025, you will think that the Nifty has barely moved in the

Vadilal Industries Limited, the Rs 1,200-crore ice-cream and frozen food manufacturer, has announced a major restructuring plan aimed at resolving long-standing family disputes and

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday flayed the RBI’s decision allowing banks to charge for ATM withdrawals beyond the monthly

It is rather ironical that soon after Prime Minister Modi went calling at the White House, and after all the bonhomie with President Donald

SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk on Friday said his artificial intelligence startup xAI is buying his social networking platform X in a deal valuing the

The Bombay High Court has admonished the tax department for using AI generated order to reject the contentions of the assessee without giving any

India must have a policy to counteract US President Donald Trump’s threat of tarrif war, former Union Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P

BSNL’s revenue has been impacted due to delays in the rollout of 4G services and stiff competition in the mobile segment, Parliament was informed

As part of the state’s push to develop its IT and semiconductor sectors, the Chhattisgarh government also signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with NASSCOM,

It added that Switch UK has no plans to exit the UK market. The firm also said that they will execute and complete all

In the IT Services sector, female workforce participation has increased from 7.8% in 2020 to 21.2% in 2024. However, it has declined when compared

NEW DELHI: India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) has received a Draft Assessment Order for the financial year 2021-22 from the Income Tax Authority

SEOUL: Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive credited with elevating the company’s television business, died Tuesday, the company said. He was 63. Han,

The government has proposed the abolition of the 6% Equalisation Levy on online advertising in the Finance Bill 2025, reducing the tax burden on

When France opposed the war in Iraq in 2003, US supporters of the war aimed boycotts at French imports. Consumers in the US, United

The $30-billion-plus NTT Data is the third largest globally serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100 companies and is the largest data centre operator

NEW DELHI: India’s traditional beverage Goli Soda is witnessing strong consumer response in key international markets, including the US, UK, Europe, and the Gulf,

This regulatory scrutiny came after Ola Electric claimed to have sold 25,000 electric scooters in February 2025, while government data from the Vahan portal

Motilal Oswal Financial Services in its report said Accenture results reinforce the cautious sentiment around discretionary spending in IT services, which remains constrained, particularly

The funding is likely to be closed next week or in the first week of April, one of the sources said. According to these

BENGALURU: US-headquartered data streaming platform Confluent plans to increase India’s headcount by another 20% this year. Top executives at a media briefing, said they

Hero MotoCorp (HMCL), the leading two-wheeler manufacturer, is making a strategic entry into the rapidly growing electric three-wheeler market with an investment of up

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Nila, the native wine brand from the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), is likely to hit the market in a month. The excise department

“India represents a key growth market for Air New Zealand, and we are excited about the opportunity to enhance connectivity for travellers between our

The Earth Fund’s focus areas include UrbanTech-covering proptech, construction tech, real estate solutions and asset utilisation, sustainability, including climate, clean tech, smart mobility and

But today he evaded a question on infusing immediate capital into the bank.  On the acquisition of Reliance Capital (RCap), he said the management

A dozen stocks, mostly banking and energy stocks, in the Nifty50 index are trading below a price/earnings ratio (P/E) of 20, providing an opportunity

MUMBAI: Shares of Ola Electric Mobility fell over 7% to hit a record low on Monday after the company reported that one of its units

The HC’s single bench of Justice R N Laddha on Monday quashed the sessions court order and discharged the duo from the case. A

This week, Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel dominated the news by announcing partnerships with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer broadband services

NEW DELHI: State-owned SAIL has plans to more than double the capacity of its Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to around 9 million tonne per

NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has carried out search and seizure operations at multiple warehouse locations of leading e-commerce companies, including

In April last year, the company reported that Infosys McCamish Systems incurred loss of about $38 million and that it has identified 6.5 million individuals

For the record, as of 1800 hrs IST the spot price of the metal was sniffing at USD 3,010 an ounce on the Chicago

Meanwhile, silver prices also rallied by Rs 1,000 to hit nearly a five-month high of Rs 1,01,200/kg. The white metal had finished at Rs

Rev. Daaji, the spiritual guide of Heartfulness, captures the essence of sleep, noting that; “Sleep is not merely rest but a sacred journey—an opportunity

Steel cans Tin mill steel is used for a wide variety of packaging, from soup cans to hairspray. And the US currently imports 70%

With many unicorns flipping back to India, by 2035 India will be the most preferred IPO market globally, said Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. He

BENGALURU: India’s tech future is not just about competition but about crafting a leadership role in shaping the technologies of tomorrow, said Antoine Levesques,

Starlink already operates over 6,000 LEO satellites, while Bharti Enterprises, led by Sunil Mittal, backs Eutelsat OneWeb’s satellite network, which currently operates more than

MUMBAI: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped in early trade on Tuesday amid weak trends in the US markets and heavy selling in

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) department has detected Rs 1.95 lakh crore tax evasion in over 25,000 cases so far in the current

Investing in a volatile market can feel like navigating a storm, but with the right strategies, you can manage risks and even find opportunities.

Several tranches of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are coming up for premature redemption in April and May 2025. These include bonds issued in October

The representation of women falls drastically as one moves up the corporate ladder, a report by PRIME Database shows. From 23% employees being women,

Mumbai: Banks must continue to innovate to sail through the changing global landscape, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, exuding confidence that the nation’s largest

India’s unicorn ecosystem has to improve gender diversity as women held only 5.8% or 76 of the 1,314 board seats across 116 unicorns, data

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) has sought approval for a Rs 6200 crore ($711 million) IPO in what could be India’s largest real

Multilateralism has long been considered the bedrock of international cooperation, a framework through which nations can come together to address global challenges ranging from

While 19% of agri and tractor borrowers are women worth `11,77,858 crore, 24% of property loans worth `14,76,727 crore also with them. When it