MUMBAI: Chiefs of India’s consumer companies are seeking more tax cuts, wider measures to put money in the hands of the middle-class and support consumption, which has begun to look up after months of sluggishness but runs the risk of being buffeted by external macro factors. CEOs are also pinning hopes on the Budget to…
US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might reduce tariffs on Chinese goods, but only if Beijing agrees “to do things” for the United States. These concessions include buying more US soybeans, halting restrictions on rare earth minerals, and other security concerns. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, “They’re paying…
New Delhi: India Inc is projected to post 9% salary growth in 2026, with auto and high tech (product and consulting) leading the trend, according to global HR consulting firm, Mercer India.Salary increases this year were largely in the high single-digit range, aligned with a moderating economic environment.From a global perspective, India continues to stand…
As Imtiaz Ali‘s much-awaited period romance ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ gears up for its theatrical release, actor Danish Pandor has shared insights into how he became a part of the project. Interestingly, the actor revealed that his association with the film began much earlier than many might assume. According to Pandor, he auditioned for the role…
AR Rahman’s son AR Ameen has stepped into the spotlight with his debut track Bheegi Bheegi, a romantic collaboration with Jasleen Royal featuring Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur. In a recent interview, Ameen spoke about the pressure of being the legendary composer’s son, learning music directly from his father, and the challenges he faced recording…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India’s energy security remained the government’s top priority, responding to claims by US President Donald Trump that India may stop buying Russian oil and instead source crude from countries such as the United States and Venezuela.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s decisions on oil imports…
State Bank of India (SBI) reported a 6% rise in standalone net profit at Rs 19,684 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026, lifted by improving asset quality and lower bad loans.The country’s largest lender had posted a net profit of Rs 18,643 crore in the January–March quarter of the 2024–25 financial year.Despite the…
Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand bats during the First ODI match in the series between New Zealand and West Indies at Hagley Oval on November 16, 2025 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo/ Getty Images) New Zealand went 1-0 ahead in the three-match ODI series after beating the West Indies by seven runs in the first…
Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur, passed away at the age of 53 while playing polo in the UK. With his sudden demise, the question of who would inherit his reportedly Rs 30,000 crore fortune became the centre of attention. Weeks after his demise, a document allegedly emerged showing that Sunjay had left all his assets…
NEW DELHI: Getting into the Yuletide spirit could prove expensive for an Air India pilot who was to operate a Vancouver-Delhi (via Vienna) flight on Dec 23, 2025. A staffer at Vancouver duty free either saw him inadvertently sipping wine being offered at this festive time or found him smelling of liquor while he was…
