In a significant leadership transition, Tuhin Kanta Pandey officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Pandey, who brings extensive experience in finance, governance, and public administration, steps into the role at a…
Ramallah: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a shift in consumer preferences among Palestinians, leading to a decline in Coca-Cola’s market presence. As tensions rise, many Palestinians are turning to local alternatives, such as the cola brand…
Bengaluru: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has projected a priority sector credit potential of ₹4.47 lakh crore for Karnataka in the fiscal year 2025-26. This estimation, revealed in NABARD’s State Focus Paper, highlights the growing need…
New Delhi: India needs to maintain a tax buoyancy of 1.2-1.5 to achieve a sustainable economic growth rate of 6.5-7% in the coming years, according to a report by Ernst & Young (EY). The Indian economy is projected to grow…
Introduction In a major boost to farmers ahead of the upcoming elections in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released ₹22,000 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible farmers, aiming to support…
Introduction In a relief to depositors, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted withdrawals of up to ₹25,000 per depositor from the financially troubled New India Co-operative Bank. The directive, which comes into effect from February 27, 2024, aims…
Introduction In a significant boost to Kerala’s economic landscape, UAE-based Sharaf Group has announced an investment of ₹5,000 crore in the state. This investment is expected to create thousands of job opportunities, enhance the state’s infrastructure, and strengthen bilateral trade…
Introduction The increasing servicification of manufacturing is making it difficult to compare wage growth trends, according to industry experts. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) President Sanjiv Puri recently addressed concerns about slowing corporate wage growth, emphasizing that companies are…
The Lodha trademark war has reignited a crucial debate in Indian trademark law—whether a family surname can be exclusively owned and used as a trademark. While this case appears to be a family feud, Indian courts have previously ruled on…
Introduction In a significant step toward modernizing India’s defense infrastructure, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth ₹1,917 crore for the procurement of state-of-the-art military radios and forklift trucks. These acquisitions are aimed at enhancing the communication capabilities…
