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Indias cumin output for 2024-25 may shrink on dip in area, weather woes
Trade estimates crop between 65 and 90 lakh bags of 55 kg each, down from 1.15 cr bags in 2023-24
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today on Saturday, February 22? Find here
Bank holiday today: Banks are closed today, February 20, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. The RBI mandates holidays on second and fourt
Why Indias FMCG giants are teaming up with upstarts looking to disrupt themand why it makes sense
Once seen as disruptors, quick-commerce startups are now unexpected allies to Indias FMCG giants. Instead of resisting change, companies like God
The most critical job skill you need to thrive in the AI revolution
I have 78 million reasons why your career depends on what you do today. Here is everything you need to know.
4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite
Pixel Call Assist doesn't just help block spam anymore. Google's added calling features to please everyone - even if you hate talking on the phon
Windows Notepad and Paint are still free - but the AI will cost you. Here's how much
Each use of AI in Notepad and Paint in Windows 11 chews up a credit from a Microsoft 365 subscription.
BOI reports 226.84 cr loan fraud by Gupta Power Infrastructure
The bank has informed that Non Performing Asset (NPA) of Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd has been declared as fraud, BoI said in a regulatory fili
Car owners are bullish on AI agents repairing the US auto industry - here's why
New research reveals that US car owners see agentic AI as a potential game-changer in the car buying and ownership experience.
RBI to conduct USD-INR swap auction of $10 bn for 3 years tenor to inject liquidity
The swap is in the nature of a simple buy/sell foreign exchange swap from the Reserve Bank side. A bank will need to sell U.S. Dollars to the Res
Adani Foundation unveils Butterfly Effect framework for womens empowerment
New India Co-operative Bank: How a former GM was involved in 122-crore fraud Explained
A former general manager of New India Co-operative Bank, Hitesh Pravinchand Mehta, was allegedly found involved in siphoning 122 crore off the le
Capital Land to invest 1,000 cr in Maia Estates commercial project at Nagawara
After PNB, THIS state-owned lender reports 227-crore loan fraud by Odisha-based firm to RBI
The bank has informed that Non Performing Asset (NPA) of Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd has been declared as fraud
Criticizes proposed shift of regulatory powers to the Centre, calls proposed Section 49B unconstitutional
Jio Financial, Zomato to enter Nifty from March 28
BPCL, Britannia Industries will be out
Former businessline journalist P Devarajan passes away
He was the first Chief of Bureau of businessline in Mumbai
Limited impact of Monetary policy on foreign outflows, currency: MPC members
The February MPC meeting revealed a shift towards prioritizing growth, with concerns over restrictive monetary policy's impact on credit flow and
Grundfos eyes 10-12% y-o-y growth in India over the next three years
Draft Electricity Amendment Bill in next three months: Power Secretary
In August 2022, the Power Ministry placed the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022 in Parliament
I finally found a smartwatch that captures the analog aesthetic, and it's feature-rich
If you prefer the analog timepiece look, Withings' Scanwatch Nova combines extensive health and wellness tracking with a classic design.
Discount for Indian domestic gold widens on weak demand
Liquidity crunch and high global prices weighed in by price rally impact retail sales
Gemini's new free feature can save you hours of tedious PDF analysis
Users on the free tier can now get summaries and ask questions of uploaded PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and Google docs.
Indias farm exports to be hit most if US decides on uniform reciprocal tariffs: GTRI
India should propose a zero-for-zero tariff strategy on products where it can eliminate tariffs without harming domestic interests
Brands, Restaurants pad up for Super Sunday India-Pak clash
Restaurants and theatres have edged into the action screening of the big match anticipating good footfalls
Piyush Goyal discusses issues in natural rubber sector in Kochi
Discussions focused on strengthening domestic rubber production, advancing mechanisation, and AI for tapping new markets among others
CII launches initiative to boost micro-entrepreneurship in Kerala
The initiative recognises the crucial role of MSMEs in the economy
Lad met with senior officials from the Labour Department and Infosys at Bengalurus Vikas Soudha
Pomegranates to figs juice to Leteku many agri produce exported for first time since 2014
Schemes such as like one district, one product and focus on the North-East pay dividends
RBI proposes scrapping foreclosure charges on loans for borrowers and MSMEs
RBI's draft norms state that loans granted for business purposes to individual borrowers will also be free of the existing foreclosure or prepaym
Aster DM Healthcare commits 850 cr investments in Kerala in 3 years
Azad Moopen discuss opportunities for growth in Invest Kerala Global Summit
Besides unanimously voting for repo rate cut from 6.50 per cent to 6.25 per cent with effect from February 7, the members also voted to continue
Expo at Invest Kerala Summit focuses on the States industrial growth
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the expo along with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
Possible Russia-US deal on Ukraine may spell relief for Indian exporters
US Treasury Secretary Bessents hint at sanction relief boosts spirits of industry lobbying for less stringent dual-use rules
Is your phone truly waterproof? Here's what the IP rating tells you
IP ratings measure water and dust resistance, but what do the numbers mean, and how do they apply to real-world scenarios?
Satellite connectivity is indeed required to serve dark, underserved areas, Mittal said, adding, We fully welcome that
India urges Japanese businesses to expand investments and boost Make in India participation
Japan is currently Indias fifth-largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Download your Kindle books right now - Amazon is killing this option in a few days
The clock is ticking for Kindle users. After February 2025, a long-standing feature disappears. Will this change how you buy and store digital bo
PHDCCI moots gradual reduction of chemical fertilizers for sustainable farming
Calls for innovation to strengthen irrigation tech to free farming from monsoon impact
USAID funding on voter turnout in India is very deeply troubling: MEA
However, media reports suggested that $21 million was sanctioned in 2022 for Bangladesh and not India
Wealth management space getting spicy with M&As
Deals of home-grown players suggest what Uday Kotak recently said is sadly true
Echoes of prohibition: Kashmirs timeless liquor row
Three legislators submitted separate bills with the Assembly secretariat, proposing to proscribe the sale of liquor
Searching for your dream job? Google's new career AI tool can help - and it's free
The 'Career Dreamer' AI experiment is easy, free, and, dare I say, fun to use. Here's how to get started.
Bangladesh crisis, high costs slows tourism recovery, arrivals 11.6 per cent lower than 2019
A fall in traffic from Bangladesh following political tensions in the country is said to be main reason for delayed recovery. High tour costs and
Brigade Group plans to invest 1,500 crore in Kerala, signs MOU
The company proposes to set up its second World Trade Centre (WTC) in the State with the first being in Kochi
India plans to fast-track critical mineral auctions with on-tap policy
Currently, critical mineral blocks are put up for auctions under a reverse bidding mechanism
India holds bilateral with ILO & OECD, agree to expedite feasibility study on occupations and skills
The bilateral engagement was also a follow-up on New Delhi Leaders Declaration on G20 summit in India in 2023
Agriculture Minister Chouhan assures bumper wheat crop this year, prices may cool
Centre to provide financial support to Andhra Pradesh chilli farmers
Soya oil remains attractive to Indian buyers despite decline in palm oil prices: SEA President
Consumers switching to the low-prices cooking oil from South America
MFs attempt sachetisation of SIPs, halves entry barrier to 250
Initiative will not be allowed initially in thematic, small/mid-cap and debt funds
Gujarat revises GSDP growth down to 10.2% for 2024-25; public debt climbs to 3.99 lakh cr
GSDP is expected to register a year-on-year growth of 10.2 per cent, much lower than projections made last year
RBI warns of financial risks from surging unsecured debt, speculative trading
As unsecured borrowing and speculative trading surge, RBI deputy governor M. Rajeshwar Rao cautions against reckless financialization and the lur
Adani Group to invest 30,000 crore in Kerala in 5 years
Investors Kerala Summit kicks off assuring investors of not facing any hurdles
This 20-in-1 accessory kit is my new favorite tech essential (and it's only $13)
For less money than a phone case, this multifaceted tool kit can keep your handset, earbuds, laptop, and more clean and pristine.
RBI Deputy Governor warns financial entities of risks in leveraged products
Deputy Governor Rajeshwar Rao underlines that there have been some concerns regarding the unsecured loans andderivative euphoria in the capital m
Trai for interoperable set-top boxes, voluntary sharing of broadcasting infra
Trai released the recommendations on a unified framework for service authorisations for provision of broadcasting services under the new Telecomm
How to try DeepSeek R1 - without the censorship or security risk
Here are two ways to try R1 without exposing your data to foreign servers. Perplexity even open-sourced an uncensored version of the model.
Top gainers & losers today, 21 Feb: Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra
Tata Steel emerged as the top gainer, rising 1.88 per cent to 140.60 and Mahindra & Mahindra was the biggest laggard, plunging 6.07 per cent to 2
Markets continue to fall for fourth day dragged by auto stocks, foreign fund outflows
In four trading days, the BSE bellwether gauge tumbled 685.8 points or 0.90% while the Nifty declined 163.6 points or 0.71%
Defaulter jaise harkate kar rahe ho: SBIs aggressive credit card reminder sparks outrage
Rattan Dhillon criticized an SBI agent's aggressive recovery message for his minor unpaid credit card balance. He called the behavior unacceptabl
India's private sector output surged to 6-month high in Feb: HSBC survey
Private sector output in India increased at the fastest pace in six months during February, amid a quicker expansion in services activity, accord
Sensex drops 425 points as auto stocks skid on EV import duty cut reports and foreign fund outflows
Mahindra & Mahindra tanked over 6 per cent. Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Power Grid, Zomato, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and UltraTe
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 86.71 against U.S. dollar
The rupee falls against dollar due to foreign fund outflows, U.S. dollar index recovery, and weak domestic markets
Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 86.71 against US dollar
Forex traders said the Indian rupee declined on Friday on weak domestic markets and a recovery in the US dollar index
Dark Nuns: Where exorcisms meet financial wisdomFinancial lessons you can't miss
Dark Nuns presents an intriguing horror narrative with two female leads uniting against evil. The film, enriched with shamanic elements and K-dra
Microsoft's quantum chip Majarona 1 is a few qubits short
There isn't yet a roadmap to show Microsoft can scale its chip to the million topological qubits required to make a working quantum computer.
The Oppo Find N5 is the world's thinnest book-style foldable, bringing foldables closer than ever to a traditional slab phone. Here's what it's l
ICICI Securities revise Nifty 50 target to 27,000 level, Sensex at 90,000
ICICI Securities added in its report that key sectors like capital goods and pharma witnessed an upgrade while metals & mining and FMCG space wit
Senores Pharma acquires US rights for COPD drug
Senores Pharmaceuticals plans to manufacture Roflumilast tablets at its US facility and will fund the acquisition using proceeds from its recent
Index Funds vs. ETFs: 5 key points to help you choose the right investment
The interest in passive investments like ETFs and Index Funds is growing. Key differences include trading methods and flexibility, with ETFs offe
JSW Energy gains NCLT nod for 15,990 crore KSK Mahanadi buyout
Acquisition to increase JSW Energys net debt to EBITDA ratio to 5.6x in FY26, before improving to 4.06x in FY27
DEV IT bags 1.48 crore contract from Rajya Sabha Secretariat
DEV IT secures contract amid competition from multiple companies empanelled under the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in Delhi
EaseMyTrip partners with Korea Tourism to boost Indian outbound travel
The company plans to develop destination-specific content, including blogs and videos, while launching co-funded marketing campaigns to increase
ABB India shares: Should you buy this multibagger stock after 44% correction?
Multibagger stock: ABB India, which reported a mix set of number in the December 2024 quarter, has attracted some positive reports from the broke
Flash India PMI expands to 60.6 in February on robust service sector indicators
The rise in private sector activity was driven by a Flash services PMI of 61.1 for February, up from 56.5 in the final reading for January
Hindalco shares lead the gainers among Nifty 50 pack in mid-day trading session, climbing 2.53 per cent to trade at 654.95
BSE Chief of Special Projects resigns, shares fall 2.64%
BSE Chief of Special Projects Sameer Patil cites health reasons for his immediate resignation
Invest Kerala Global Meet: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan promises to cut red tape
No investor coming to Kerala will have to face the cobweb of procedural delays and meet the barriers of red tape, says Pinarayi
How to add a credit card to Amazon for seamless online shoppingA complete guide
Online shopping offers convenience with credit cards, allowing easy transactions without immediate cash. Amazon ensures card data security and pr
Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card: Eligibility, documentation, and application process
Amazon offers a convenient e-commerce platform for easy purchases. To earn exclusive rewards, consider the Amazon Pay ICICI credit card, understa
Indias LNG imports from the US hits all-time high in 2024
Indias LNG imports from the US rose by more than 71 per cent Y-o-Y during 11M CY2024
Midday market: Nifty tests support as metals shine, auto and IT lag
Market breadth was negative, with a higher number of stocks declining compared to those advancing.
Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card: Features, benefits and eligibility explained
Credit cards offer convenience and benefits, and the Flipkart Axis Bank credit card is ideal for regular Flipkart shoppers. Understanding eligibi
How to easily apply for a Canara Bank credit card? Eligibility and process explained
Canara Bank offers credit cards with exclusive rewards and cashback. To apply, understand eligibility and required documents like PAN, Aadhaar, a
How to easily change your credit card PIN? Follow these simple steps
Credit cards offer rewards and cashbacks but require a secure PIN for offline transactions. Changing the PIN is easy, but overspending can lead t
