The Indian rupee depreciated for the fifth consecutive day, falling 24 paise to 94.25 against the US dollar. MUMBAI: The rupee closed at a record low of 95.09 against the US dollar on Monday, falling 18 paise from the previous close, as strong dollar demand from corporates and rising crude oil prices weighed on sentiment.Other…
Fraud threats are evolving faster than businesses can respond, exposing critical gaps in technology, talent and strategy, according to a new report by Experian based on research conducted with Forrester Consulting. The study, which surveyed nearly 1,000 senior fraud leaders across nine countries including India, highlights a widening mismatch between increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques and…
One of the simplest yet most powerful social habits is taking the first step to greet others. Many children (and even adults) hesitate, waiting for someone else to initiate the interaction. Confident kids start the interaction. This small interaction acts as an icebreaker, reduces awkwardness, and sets a positive tone. For children stepping into new…
Bank of Maharashtra will maintain its FY27 advances growth guidance at 18%, despite reporting stronger-than-guided loan growth in the June quarter, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Nidhu Saxena said during the bank’s post-earnings conference call on Friday, July 10. The state-run lender reported a 27% year-on-year increase in global advances to ₹3.06 lakh crore…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked her mother Dr. Madhu Chopra’s 73rd birthday with a heartfelt tribute on social media. The actress shared a photograph of herself with Madhu and praised her mother for continuing to guide the family. Priyanka’s younger brother, Siddharth Chopra, also posted a birthday message that highlighted Madhu’s strength, grace, and resilience. The…
Parliament on Wednesday passed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) aimed at expediting resolution of stressed companies and reducing case backlogs, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underlining that the objective is to revive firms rather than liquidate them, according to PTI.The Rajya Sabha cleared the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by…
Bajaj Auto’s stock is likely to remain in focus after Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOSL) reiterated its ‘Neutral’ rating on the company, maintaining a target price of Rs 10,025, even as it flagged a slowdown in domestic demand in the opening months of FY27. While near-term growth appears subdued, the brokerage remains constructive on exports…
NEW DELHI: Effective from Jan 2024, Indian Railways has increased the rates of Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage (ALK) by 25% for all running staff across its system. The updated rates will benefit over two lakh railway personnel, including loco pilots, assistant loco pilots, firemen, guards and other running staff. The decision…
With the final advance tax instalment for the financial year due on March 15, taxpayers, including salaried individuals with additional income and freelancers, may need to assess their tax liability and make payments to avoid interest charges. According to Kinjal Bhutta, Treasurer at the Bombay Chartered Accountants Society (BCAS), advance tax is not limited to…
When Alan Tholkes was just 17 years old, a car accident changed his life forever, leaving him paralysed with a spinal cord injury. Rather than letting the setback define him, the Minnesota native spent decades turning his personal struggles into innovations aimed at helping others with mobility challenges. Over the next 40 years, he designed…
