Semicon 2.0: Government bets on advanced chips, talent NEW DELHI: India plans to train one lakh semiconductor design engineers over five years under Semicon 2.0, as govt looks to build a deeper talent pool alongside its push into advanced chip technologies and manufacturing. The skilling push builds on the first phase of the programme, under … Read more
ONGC to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in deepwater exploration over next 5 years, reports 3 new discoveries NEW DELHI: ONGC chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh on Monday said the exploration and production company will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration in offshore basins.Talking to reporters after AGM, Singh said … Read more
Maruti plans small EV push, targets wider charging infrastructure NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki is preparing to take electric vehicles into smaller car segments, but will wait for a wider charging network before expanding beyond its first EV, the e Vitara.The company’s MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said at its annual general meeting that smaller electric … Read more
India’s economy grows 7.8% in Q1, driven by manufacturing, services and robust domestic demand, moderating from 8.6% in previous quarter. NEW DELHI: The Indian economy grew 7.8% during April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year as strong growth sustained in the manufacturing and services sector along with robust domestic demand, offsetting the anticipated adverse … Read more
The jewellery remained in the custody of the bank branch but was subsequently robbed, according to the bank’s submission. (Image for representative purpose only) Imagine this case: You have taken a loan against your gold. That gold is lying with the bank. Then in a bank robbery the gold is stolen. Who is responsible for … Read more
NSE’s closing auction sees Rs 39,718 crore rush on first index rebalancing day The newly introduced closing auction mechanism saw its biggest test yet on Monday, with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) recording Rs 39,718 crore in turnover during the session as investors adjusted portfolios for the latest index changes.The turnover was … Read more
Bank credit growth jumps to 19.1% in July, nearly doubles from year-ago level: RBI Bank lending saw a broad-based acceleration in July, with non-food bank credit growing 19.1 per cent year-on-year in the fortnight ended July 31, 2026, compared with 9.9 per cent in the same fortnight a year earlier, according to Reserve Bank of … Read more
According to the PFRDA circular, PoPs will receive an annual charge equivalent to 0.20% of the assets under management. New NPS charges from October 1: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has updated the charges that Point of Presence (PoP) entities are permitted to levy on subscribers under the National Pension System (NPS) … Read more
The Quiet Revolution of Luxury in North America Close your eyes and imagine true luxury. Is it about opulent chandeliers and gold-plated fixtures? Or is it about waking up to the sight of a 36-meter infinity pool melting into a desert canyon, the silence broken only by the whisper of the wind? For the discerning … Read more
The Allure of Aman In the world of luxury hospitality, few names command the same reverence, mystique, and unwavering loyalty as Aman. The very mention of this brand conjures images of profound peace, architectural brilliance, and service so intuitive it feels like being welcomed into the home of an old friend. For the discerning traveler, … Read more