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Kumaraswamy also said battery makers have faced hurdles in meeting timelines under the production-linked incentive scheme for advanced chemical cells (PLI-ACC) due to unavailability of technology, skilled manpower and upstream components, besides challenges in importing equipment and machinery.
In its latest partnership expansion, Tata is taking over the mandate from an Indian unit of Taiwan's Wistron, ICT Service Management Solutions, and will carry out such after-sales repairs from its Karnataka iPhone assembly campus
Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan are pleading for it. Ajay Devgn is already doing it. Read about how a few exhibitors are opening theatres in smaller urban centres with no quality screens for miles on end and attracting footfalls.
Investment word of the day: Gilt funds are low-risk debt instruments investing in government-issued securities. They offer consistent returns, influenced by interest rate fluctuations.
Banks in India now allow easy online and offline updates to credit card email addresses, aligning with RBIs 2025 KYC reforms for improved communication and data security.
CIBIL uses various terms in the credit report. The DPD (days past due) reflects the number of days of delay in payment. The STD (standard) status reflects payments being made within 90 days. The LSS (lender settled status) reflects the loan has been settled for a lesser amount than due.
Foreclosing a personal loan in 2025 involves a structured process, including prepayment charges, benefits, drawbacks, and RBI-mandated transparency to help borrowers save on interest and avoid hidden costs.
Even as platforms tighten content budgets and Bollywood-led projects fade, streaming stars like Jaideep Ahlawat and Pankaj Tripathi continue to charge premium fees. Audience data and marketing value are keeping them in demandfor now.
When your credit score is in the safe range, you may still not be able to avail the lowest possible interest rate, but can certainly get better interest rates than someone in the sub-600 range.
When all the expenses incurred by a mutual fund house are added and expressed in the form of a percentage of net asset value (NAV), it is referred to as TER or Total Expense Ratio
Facing staggering health insurance premium increases, seniors are at a crossroads: cling to their policies or invest in an emergency fund? Here's some expert advice to navigate these tough decisions.
When economic indicators look good, everyone becomes an expert on why prosperity was inevitable. The danger for individual investors lies not in the narratives, but in believing them completely
In FY25, compensation increased by 3.9% compared to the 2024 placement cycle across all degree programmes, Deloittes Campus Workforce Trends report 2025 showed.
The rate cut cycle - kicked off early this year - will continue for some time. There is no denying the fact that this will lead to lower interest rates on home loans,
The India Wealth Survey 2025, conducted by Marcellus Investment and Dun & Bradstreet, revealed a worrying picture of limited savings, heavy debt burdens, and lack of financial planning among wealthy individuals.
Falling yields are making the bond market a tempting option for top-rated companies. Bankers say that while they are also investing in bonds, declining yields are making it difficult to justify their investments.
Traders say the trend mirrors a broader shift in demand patterns, especially in overseas retail chains and among Indian diaspora.
To be sure, this year's summer has been less harsh than in the previous years, and early rains have dampened power demand across much of the country. Still, the declining power demand in industrial states is for real.
Government intervention is crucial to reviving small car sales. If the challenges are not addressed, small cars may gradually disappear from Indias roads.
Indian Railways passengers note! Is your IRCTC account Aadhaar-verified? Tatkal tickets won't be possible otherwise..
To meet its 2070 net-zero target, India must invest 2% of GDP annually in the power sector, even as coal use rises to support surging demand.
Bank Holiday Alert: Banks across the country, except Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Itanagar, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, will be closed on Saturday, June 7, 2025, on account of Bakrid
Wealth management has long been the preserve of the ultra-rich, but the middle class needs it just as muchif not more. As Indias investing culture matures, expert financial planning could be the key to unlocking sustainable prosperity for all.
On 27 May the National Green Tribunal directed the environment ministry to draft comprehensive guidelines for the industry following complaints of pollution from plywood units in Haryanas Yamuna Nagar district.
As electric three-wheelers gain traction, the government is considering implementing safety ratings for these. Will this shape the future of electric mobility in India's transport sector?
Magic of compounding: If someone had invested one lakh at the time of launch of Franklin India Flexi Cap Fund in Sep 1994, the investment would have grown to around 1.50 crore by now
Zerodha provides a quick, fully digital process to open a demat account online, requiring basic KYC documents, minimal charges, and adherence to SEBI guidelines for secure investing.
IIT professor M. Pattabiraman outlines a simple, resilient bucket plan to balance returns and risk in retirementeven during political and market turmoil.
Prepaid forex cards are ideal for students studying abroad, offering benefits like multi-currency support, lower fees, and expense tracking. They provide a secure way to manage funds and can be used for tuition payments, ensuring protection against currency fluctuations.
Telugu cinema faces heat as single screens seek fairer revenue share. Experts warn current terms threaten their survival, despite their key role in southern box office earnings.
Income Tax: Here we give a lowdown on key points which a salaried taxpayer should remember at the time of filing of income tax return.
Mobile banking apps transform credit card management by providing users total control over payments and security settings. Users must download the official app, log in, and monitor transactions to maintain financial responsibility and avoid penalties while benefiting from rewards and offers.
Business owners must monitor their credit reports to identify discrepancies and maintain a robust credit history.
Before opting for the right credit card for your lifestyle, you need to follow a checklist to make sure the proposed card aligns with your needs. These include your spending habits, key goals, welcome bonus and redemption options
Personal loan refinancing involves taking a new loan at a lower interest rate and repaying an existing one. It comes with costs like processing fees on the new loan and foreclosure fees on the existing one.
Kotak Mahindra Banks UPI-linked RuPay Virtual Credit Card offers instant approval, lifetime free usage, UPI integration, and rewards, aligning with RBIs push for seamless digital credit transactions.
Its better to increase your equity exposure before a crisis eruptsbut as the risk of a crisis grows.
Women-specific personal loans provide financial empowerment, flexibility, and convenience for various needs like education, business, or medical expenses.
It is crucial to understand how habits like timely repayments, low credit utilisation, and regular report checks impact your credit score, highlighting recent RBI reforms and their implications for borrowers and lenders.
A low credit score doesn't necessarily preclude access to financing, thanks to progressive financial instruments such as mortgage-guarantee-backed home loans. But these are no substitute for sound credit behaviour.
We deconstruct the process of raising loan via a digital lending app by describing seven key terms which include LSP, RE, CIC and KFS.
Conservative investors tend to opt for fixed deposits (FDs) over bonds, debt over equity schemes and mutual funds over stocks. Here we list out some common categories for conservative investors
Personal loans in the country are mainly unsecured, though secured options exist. This article outlines key differences, interest rates, eligibility, and risks to help borrowers make informed credit decisions.
ITR-2025: As a taxpayer, you should know which form applies to you based on the source of your income. Here we give a lowdown on common income tax forms
Staffing firms said helping place people in GCCs increases profitability because they can get more commission for deploying an experienced person in a GCC as opposed to employing a fresher in an IT services company.
Nearly 230 funds have signed up at GIFT City, but just a fraction of them have actually moved in from Singapore, Mauritius and Cayman Islands. What is stopping the big funds from offshore finance centres moving in?
RBI launched its new five-part documentary in collaboration with Jio Hotstar, named RBI Unlocked: Beyond the Rupee, on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
India is set to construct its first polar research vessel through a partnership between Kolkata's Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Norway's Kongsberg, which will help bolster India's capability for maritime research and scientific exploration.
India's National Cotton Productivity Mission, which will focus on crop diversification, new seed varieties, and mechanization, aims to double yields across major cotton-growing states and improve the viability of the cotton economy.
Known as a symbol of romance, litchis traveled from China via Myanmar to Bihar, a journey which took place around 300 years ago. For many decades, litchis prospered in the fertile, silt-rich soil of the state. But now, the queen of fruits looks set to lose her crown.