India’s workforce has grown significantly over the past decade—a clear sign of progress on paper. But dig deeper, and the picture darkens.Jobs and unemployment are not just economic terms; they shape everyday life. They are the parameters that influence conversations at home, college choices, election rallies, office corridors and chai stalls alike. From farms and…
Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on…
NEW DELHI: Government on Friday increased the price Aviation Turbine Fuel for international airlines by 5 per cent.This is the second straight monthly rise amid the global energy crisis.However, there is no change in the ATF price for domestic airlines.ATF prices have been increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre, or 5.33 per cent, to USD…
GST collections (AI image) GST collections: The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touched a new high in April, reflecting continued strength in economic activity even in the midst of the ongoing Middle East conflict.According to government data released on Friday, gross GST revenue for the month reached a record Rs 2.43 lakh crore,…
BENGALURU: Amazon’s quick commerce push in India is gaining early traction, with orders on its Amazon Now service growing about 25% month on month, chief executive Andy Jassy said during an analyst call, as the company ramps up investments in one of its fastest-growing markets. “We continue to expand our ultrafast delivery service, Amazon Now,…
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
The windfall tax was introduced to ensure that adequate domestic supplies of petroleum products remain available. (AI image) The windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has been lowered effective May 1, 2026. The excise duty on petrol and diesel sold in the domestic market will remain unchanged. The levy on…
MUMBAI: Federal Bank said it agreed to acquire a select credit card portfolio of around 4.5 lakh cards from Standard Chartered Bank, India, comprising customers with standalone card relationships. The transaction will strengthen Federal Bank’s retail strategy with a sharper push in the non-co-branded segment. and provide access to a seasoned, high-quality customer base. The…
New Delhi: The PPP-run airports have asked govt to ensure airlines pass on the benefit of reduced landing and parking charges to passengers. And also that once this three-month 25% reduced aeronautical charge period ends on July 7, the same should be hiked along with an increase in user development fees (UDF) for international passengers…
NEW DELHI: Russia remained the largest source of crude for India in April, supplying 1.6 million barrels a day (mbd), followed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Venezuela and Qatar, data from shipment-tracking firm Kpler has shown.India imported nearly 4.4 mbd of crude in April, marginally lower than in March (4.5 mbd) and 85% of Feb…
