MUMBAI: A technical tweak in the way banks report fortnightly balance-sheet data may swell India’s credit numbers by more than Rs 2 lakh crore this year and lift measured loan growth by over a percentage point. The change concerns the date on which banks report credit and deposit figures to the RBI, a schedule that…
Actor Arjun Das sparked speculation with a cryptic Instagram story hinting at heartbreak, leaving fans wondering about a personal experience or a film promotion. This follows past attention on his personal life, including a widely circulated photo with an unidentified woman and previous rumors of a relationship with Aishwarya Lekshmi. Actor Arjun Das who usually…
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, center, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has stirred debate after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by suggesting that the South Africa national cricket team made a tactical mistake by defeating the West Indies cricket team in their Super 8 clash.The encounter, played at…
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has selected 20 bankers for its long-awaited initial public offering, the exchange said in a statement.The selected bankers include Kotak Mahindra Capital, JM Financial and Axis Capital, as well as the Indian units of Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co and HSBC Holdings. Eight law firms have also…
Indian cinema’s most anticipated film, KH x RK, uniting Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, is reportedly eyeing a 2027 festival release, possibly during Dussehra or Diwali. Filming is slated to commence in August 2026, with Anirudh Ravichander composing music in a retro style. Rumours also suggest a potential cameo by Mammootty. The upcoming film tentatively titled…
In her recent book ‘Having It All’ gender economist and associate professor of business economics and public policy at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Corinne Low talks about how women are caught in a ‘squeeze’ and what they must do to escape it.What made you write this book?I was caught in “the squeeze”- that…
Rumours of ‘Aadu 3’ postponement due to the Middle East war have been officially quashed. The makers confirmed the highly anticipated comedy flick, marking Jayasurya’s comeback, will release as planned on March 19, 2026. The film, celebrated for its friendship and laughter, aims to unite audiences during challenging times. Rumours about the postponement of ‘Aadu…
India coach Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) Former chief selector Sandeep Patil has revealed that Gautam Gambhir has never spoken to him since the day he was dropped from the Indian team, despite the two appearing together at several events over the years.Gambhir, a key member of India’s World Cup-winning squads in 2007 and 2011, was…
The United States has temporarily permitted the sale of Russian oil already in transit, according to a treasury department notice issued on Friday. This comes as energy prices surged following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that pushed the Middle East into war.The treasury granted a license allowing transactions involving Russian crude oil and petroleum products loaded…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation inched up by 47 basis points in Feb, largely led by an increase in food & beverages and personal care & effects inflation. The West Asia conflict is likely to add further pressure.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Thursday showed retail inflation, as measured by the consumer price…
