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Hospitals treat a wide range of ailments with advanced technologies and a wide variety of medications, so a single bill can run into hundreds of line items.

Gold, silver prices today, 27 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver on Tuesday in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. 

Under this initiative, the government provides total financial assistance of 6,000 per year. This amount is disbursed in three equal instalments of 2,000 each.

The Pensioners Associations urged President Droupadi Murmu to intervene in the EPS-95 higher-pension issue and direct the EPFO to withdraw its January 18, 2025, circular. 

The I-T department is contacting select taxpayers who may have failed to disclose UAE properties as a voluntary foreign-asset disclosure scheme approaches its December 31 deadline. Here's all we know 

Microsoft Corp. will offer buyouts to about 60,000 workers, part of the companys efforts to trim costs and retool its workforce for the artificial intelligence era.

Anthropics IPO filing offers a glimpse into the wealth and influence of its seven co-founders. As the AI firm prepares to go public, its shareholdings, voting power and philanthropic pledges are drawing attention, alongside the stakes held by tech giants Amazon and Google.

Microsoft has offered voluntary exits to about 60,000 employees, or 27% of its global workforce. Eligible staff in four countries may receive severance, continued stock vesting, health insurance and career-planning support. 

Hitachi Ventures is expanding its India deeptech bets across AI, energy and advanced manufacturing, but says high entry valuations and uncertain exits call for caution.

Launched in 2021 in the thick of the covid pandemic, the Hyderabad-based startup has an ambitious pipeline of first-in-class vaccines and drugs that it hopes to accelerate to clinics in the next two years.

HDFC Bank's new CEO Anup Bagchi faces the challenge of rebuilding confidence, preventing further senior management departures and reviving the growth engines.

The minutes misrepresented his objections and omitted mention of two key conditions agreed by board members, Noel Tata wrote. However, Tata Sons did not make the changes requested, and made a statutory filing about the reappointment.

OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder is building wealth beyond music through commercial real estate, music publishing, consumer brands and strategic investments. His approach shows how a hitmaker can turn creative success into long-term business assets.

TCPL's consolidated revenue rises 14% to 5,661.13 crore.

BNPL and credit card EMIs allow shoppers to pay in instalments, but interest rates, processing fees and hidden charges can increase costs. Experts explain the differences, repayment conditions and how missed payments can affect credit scores.

The Delhi Development Authority discusses transport expansion under the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity.

The caf, located in the check-in area of Terminal 3, aims to make essential food and beverage options more affordable for travellers who often face higher prices at airport restaurants and retail outlets.

Gold buyers should verify purity, check the six-character HUID code using the BIS Care app and examine hallmark details before purchasing jewellery this Dhanteras. BIS rules also allow consumers to claim compensation if the gold fails purity tests.

Tiger Shroff has sold his Khar West apartment in Mumbai for 9 crore, compared with its original purchase price of 7.61 crore in 2018. The deal was registered on October 22, days after a firing incident involving the actor in Juhu. The property spans 1,291 sq ft and includes two car parking spaces.

Private lenders trail state-run banks in Mudra disbursements, Vishwakarma loan sanctions and SVANidhi claims processing, raising questions over timely support for small businesses and informal workers.

A advocacy group has questioned Medanta chairman Naresh Trehan's appointment to a government panel reviewing pharmaceutical marketing rules, citing potential conflicts of interest and past concerns over hospital medicine prices. 

V Narayanan stated that the space agency would significantly expand its operations, with four functional launch pads planned by 2029.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limiteds new garment manufacturing unit in Varanasi. The facility is expected to boost Uttar Pradeshs textile industry, create jobs with a predominantly women-led workforce, and connect local garment production with international markets.

India spends billions importing edible oil, but a silent shift is underway. Backed by guaranteed prices, corporate mills, and an 11,040-crore mission, farmers are betting on oil palm. Can this 20-year tree usher in a new revolution?

Can a 2 crore retirement corpus really fund your retirement and give you the financial freedom you need? Here's a look at how long your retirement corpus will last based on your monthly expenses, inflation, and returns on invested corpus.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says the company is sacrificing short-term Cloud revenue to give DeepMind the computing power needed for advanced AI research. He also warned that limited capacity could make new customer requests for 2027 difficult to fulfil.

The initial phase of the project will focus on the Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad-Chennai corridor, which Tata Communications considers an important growth route for AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres.

The case hinges on whether payments for overseas employee secondments are mere cost reimbursements or taxable fees for technical services.

For established firms, capital generated from earlier funds can help finance fresh commitments.

Tata Communications plans to invest about $450 million over three to five years in a 10,000-km fibre network linking Indias data centre hubs. The first phase will connect Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Hyundai Motor India launched the Bayon, its first new car in three years, as it looks to strengthen its position in the mid-size SUV segment.

While some IIT Bombay graduates have built successful companies from the ground up, others are backing ambitious founders and helping startups scale. Here, meet alumni who are leading startups and unicorns.

The investment reflects L Cattertons conviction in Glances potential to help shape the future of shopping as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how consumers discover and purchase products.

AI is reshaping work across Asia Pacific, increasing the importance of offices as hubs for collaboration and knowledge exchange. However, many organisations have not adapted workplace and lease strategies to expected workforce changes, a Colliers report found. 

Driven by a 28.5% surge in Swiss watch exports to India, luxury brands are moving beyond logo-led designs to craft bespoke, heritage-rich timepieces for local collectors.

Kenyan President William Ruto had earlier ordered the Indian firm to leave the century-old Magadi soda ash operation it has run for two decades.

Nearly 70% of the joint ventures purchases in the financial year 2026 came from Saic-linked firms, taking their total business with the Indian carmaker to about $840 million, including royalty and licence fee

The out-of-home consumption platform is exploring partnerships with property owners and governments to build dedicated venues as it seeks to scale its events business and strengthen its defences against AI-led disruption.

The Kolkata-based QSR chain plans to enter Sri Lanka this year and explore the UAE, while scaling its packaged-food business and targeting 1,050 crore in FY27 revenue.

Elon Musk acknowledged that SpaceX restricted Starlink speeds in Ukraine, alleging the military violated its terms of service by using the network for offensive drone strikes. Services have since been restored, with Trump confirming he spoke to Musk about easing restrictions.

Rithvik Jyothi Raj, 13, who plays Rajinikanth's grandson in Jailer and Jailer 2, has revealed that he runs a website-based venture with friends. The young actor also enjoys coding, robotics, and writing, with ambitions to become a comic book writer and filmmaker. 

Catherine Tan-Gillespie, president of KFC US, began her career washing dishes at 13 for 1.20 an hour. The 52-year-old executive says she built her career by pursuing challenging opportunities, taking risks and stepping outside her comfort zone rather than chasing money or job titles.

The coordinated approach between IndiGo, Air India Express and AAHL reflects ongoing efforts to balance growth at both airports while preparing CSMIA for long-term upgrades.

Shree Naman Group is expanding beyond its home market through acquisitions and new projects, as real estate groups deepen their hospitality bets

Jayant Acharya, joint managing director and CEO of JSW Steel, calls for faster iron ore mining and coal washery investments to support India's long-term capacity push, even as JSW prioritises brownfield projects over green steel.

Mark Zuckerberg and Metas board reached a compromise after months of negotiations over voting control, compensation and a proposed new stock class. 

eMudhra will exit its SSL/TLS certificate business after weak keys were found in eight of its issuing certification authorities. The company said it revoked affected authorities within 14 hours and reported no data breach. 

ICICI Bank will revise charges on cash deposits and withdrawals beyond the free limit, demand drafts and ECS debit returns from 1 December 2026, according to an email to customers. Free monthly limits and the ECS return cap are unchanged. Heres what customers should check before transacting.

OpenAI has lowered its valuation target by $150 billion to $1.25 trillion as it negotiates a funding round of up to $30 billion. Investor concerns about AI spending are mounting, while the company has delayed its IPO until next year.

The 8th Pay Commission is holding consultations in Mumbai on 22-23 October. Unions have sought a minimum basic pay of 69,000-72,000 and higher increments. An expert explains how a higher basic pay can raise DA, HRA, pension and gratuity over a 20-year career. These are proposals, not approved.