The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages to railway employees, with a financial implication of Rs 1,865.68 crore.The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit about 10.91 lakh non-gazetted employees of the Indian Railways. The bonus is paid annually…
Tata 1mg seeks $200 mn funding Tata 1mg, the online pharmacy arm of Tata Digital, is looking to raise $200 million in a fresh funding round, attracting interest from Novo Holdings, Canadian pension fund CPPIB, Permira, and Chrys Capital, according to sources familiar with the matter.The fundraising is part of a larger capital raise across…
Rs 3,745 cr investment cleared by Cabinet pane (Image credits: ANI) In a major boost to both industry and agriculture in Telangana, the state’s Industrial Promotion Cabinet sub-committee has approved investments worth Rs 3,745 crore from three multinational companies. The projects are expected to generate direct employment for 1,518 people.Deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu,…
Rupee depreciated by 7 paise to 88.80 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, hovering near its all-time low amid US tariff concerns, H-1B visa fee hikes, and persistent foreign fund outflows.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.80 and touched 88.71 in initial trades. On Tuesday, it had fallen 45…
File photo NEW DELHI: Union minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday pointed out India’s contribution to US workforce and said “talent and innovation” of “Indian engineers and graduates” helps support America’s “growth plans.” The comments came amid ongoing H-1B visa chaos caused by the Donald Trump administration, categorically targeted at “low-cost foreign labour.”Speaking at the US-India…
A strong rally in domestic gold prices could continue to push up imports, which could weigh on India’s current account balance on a long run unless offset by strong exports elsewhere. (AI image) Gold price prediction: Gold prices may correct but the downside would be limited, and the bull run is expected to continue, says…
Market analysts anticipate sustained market strength, backed by improving domestic consumption attributed to GST reforms and seasonal festival-related activities. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Wednesday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 was below 25,100, BSE Sensex was down over 200 points. At…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today are Greaves Cotton, Vadilal Industries, and Capri Global:Greaves Cotton – Symmetrical Triangle + Weekly RSI BreakoutBuy near: ₹225 | SL: ₹198 | Target: ₹275Since April 2025,…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon (File photo) Jamie Dimon, chairman & CEO of the world’s largest bank, visited India to address global business leaders and investors at JP Morgan’s 10th annual India conference. Impressed by Mumbai’s coastal road during his visit, Dimon, in an exclusive interview to TOI, discussed tariffs, H-1B visas, market risks, and stressed…
MUMBAI: British fashion brand NEXT is has its exclusive brand store in India’s Pune in partnership with Myntra Jabong India (MJIPL), the B2B wholesale entity of Myntra and its franchisee partners. As part of the strategic association with NEXT, MJIPL has the licensed rights to distribute the brand’s range of products and the brand’s rights…
