Business
- Business
LIC plans foray in fintech space, strategic investment also on table: CEO Doraiswamy
New Delhi: Insurance giant LIC is actively considering establishing a fintech arm either through strategic investment or organic way to cater to its growing digital needs, CEO and MD R Doraiswamy said.…
- India
Ola Electric secures approval for commercial e-scooter launch
New Delhi: Ola Electric has secured regulatory approval for a new electric scooter aimed at India’s commercial mobility market, according to a government certification document, signalling the company may be preparing to…
- Hyderabad
Bakrid 2026: Hyderabad sheep prices double as supply falls short of demand
Hyderabad: Sheep prices in Hyderabad have nearly doubled ahead of Bakrid this year, driven by strong demand and a shortage in cattle supply. The average price has climbed to Rs 35,000, compared…
- India
Karnataka to introduce muzzle biometrics-based digital ID for cattle
Bengaluru : In a major push towards digitisation of livestock management, the Karnataka government is set to introduce a muzzle biometrics-based digital identification system for cattle, aimed at simplifying tracking of vaccination…
- India
Star Air relaunches six weekly flights connecting Hyderabad, Jharsuguda, Bhubaneswar
Bengaluru: Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, on Thursday, May 21, announced the relaunch of its direct flight service connecting Hyderabad, Jharsuguda, and Bhubaneswar with six weekly operations.…
- India
Zepto plans to float Rs 11,000-cr IPO in July
New Delhi: Quick commerce platform Zepto plans to launch its Rs 11,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) in July, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, May 21. If the listing goes…
- World
Japan logs higher April exports, imports despite oil concerns
Tokyo: Japan’s exports soared 14.8 per cent in April from the same month a year earlier, according to Finance Ministry data released on Thursday, May 21, showing that its trade remained robust…
- Business
Rupee sinks to record closing low of 96.52 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, May 19, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign…
- India
India’s growth to slow to 6.7 pc on waning momentum, oil price shock: BMI
New Delhi: India’s economic growth is likely to decelerate to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal, from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26, with the GDP expansion expected to slow significantly due…
- Automobile
Andhra bags Royal Enfield’s Rs 2,200 crore first expansion project outside Tamil Nadu
Amaravati: Royal Enfield, a motorcycle manufacturer owned by Eicher Motors, will invest Rs 2,200 crore to establish a manufacturing facility and vendor park at Satyavedu in Tirupati district, marking the company’s first…
- Entertainment
Karan Johar to Isha Ambani: 8 Indians who ruled Met Gala 2026
Hyderabad: The Met Gala 2026, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrated this year’s theme, “Costume Art.” The event brought together global stars, and Indian celebrities made a remarkable mark…
- Business
India, Jamaica agree to boost trade, skilled mobility: Jaishankar
Kingston: India and Jamaica agreed to further strengthen trade linkages and explore cooperation for recruitment and mobility of skilled professionals, including healthcare workers and teachers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said. Addressing a…
- India
India’s LPG consumption slides 16 pc in April amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: India’s cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 16 per cent in April as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and…
- Business
Royal Enfield sales up 31 pc at 1,13,164 units in April
New Delhi: Mid-size motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Friday, May 1, reported a 31 per cent rise in total sales at 1,13,164 units in April 2026 as compared to 86,559 units sold…
- News
Roblox appoints former AWS senior executive Sunil Rao as MD for India
New Delhi: Gaming company Roblox has appointed former Amazon Web Services senior executive Sunil Rao as Managing Director for its India arm, the company said on Thursday, April 30. Rao will serve…
