India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.781 billion in the week ending February 28, bringing the total to $638.698 billion, latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed.The country’s forex reserves have been on a volatile trajectory, touching an 11-month low after nearly four continuous months of declines. While some weeks have seen…
NEW DELHI: As geopolitical tensions evolve into new forms, 40 per cent of board members and C-suite executives are are now identifying economic conditions as the most significant risk factor for their organisations over the next two to three years, according to a report by Protiviti.The 2025 edition of Executive Perspectives on Top Risks report…
<p>Representative image<br></p> NEW DELHI: Solar capacity additions in India will accelerate in the Financial Year (FY) 2026 and FY27, with 85-90 GW of new solar capacity expected to be added during these two years combined, according to a report by SBI Caps.The report adds that the additions of residential rooftop solar support the sector to…
NEW DELHI: The government has lifted the export ban on broken rice to promote its shipments. The ban was imposed in September 2022. “Export policy of broken rice has been amended from prohibited to free with immediate effect,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has said in a notification. Exporters have earlier urged the government…
MUMBAI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called upon banks to embrace innovation and digital transformation, emphasising the need to adapt to changing customer expectations and technological advancements.At an event in State Bank of India (SBI), where she virtually inaugurated 70 new branches and 501 women customer service points across the country, she said: “With…
MUMBAI: On the heels of the income tax cut announced in the Union Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said a reduction in goods and services tax (GST) is in the offing, but remained tight-lipped on reduction in capital gains tax, citing resumption of the Parliament session next week.In a fireside chat at The…
Donald Trump’s tariff threats have added volatility to global stock markets, significantly impacting India. Key sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and steel are at risk. Despite challenges, India’s markets show resilience, and experts see current conditions as an investment opportunity. India’s diplomatic approach could mitigate risks, aiming to attract foreign investments and reduce tariffs on…
Gold silver rate (File photo) The prices of gold remained steady on Saturday at Rs 76,650 per 10 grams, marking a modest increase of 0.10% while silver hovered around Rs 97,260 per kilogram at 1:20 pm. On Friday, gold April futures contracts on MCX ended flat at Rs 85,820 per 10 grams, down by 0.07%,…
BENGALURU: Ten years ago, MNC IT companies boasted six women at the helm. Prominent leaders included Accenture India’s chairman Rekha Menon, IBM’s Vanitha Narayanan, HP’s Neelam Dhawan, Capgemini’s Aruna Jayanthi and Intel’s Kumud Srinivasan. Back then, Meta (Facebook) was headed by Kirthiga Reddy. Several of these leaders managed firms with nearly 100,000 employees.Fast forward to…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the reappointment of Sumant Kathpalia as MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank for one year, instead of the three-year term recommended by the bank’s board. This is the second time the regulator has shortened his tenure from what was initially proposed by the bank’s board.In a filing…
