Smaller factories dominate India’s manufacturing base but lag sharply in output and productivity. NEW DELHI: India’s manufacturing sector suffers from fragmentation, with a small minority of large establishments driving output, while thousands of medium and small units are burdened with debt and low productivity.Large factories, employing over 200 workers, account for 10.4% of total operational…
The North American box office took a bit of a hit this weekend with the Halloween holiday drawing audiences away from theaters on Saturday. Ticket sales were led by the Elizabeth Holmes documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ and the DC Studios movie ‘Clayface’, and aren’t likely to surpass USD 56 million, according to studio estimates…
Commercial LPG prices rise for third straight month and ATF rates for the fourth consecutive month as elevated global crude oil prices push up fuel costs. NEW DELHI: Oil marketing companies Sunday increased the price of commercial LPG by Rs 10 for a 19-kg cylinder and hiked aviation turbine fuel (ATF) rates by Rs 1.37…
Michael Jackson’s sons Prince and Bigi hope the ranch can once again become a place of joy for sick and underprivileged children. (Photo: Instagram) Michael Jackson’s sons, Prince and Bigi, reportedly want their late father’s famous Neverland Ranch to once again become a place where sick and underprivileged children can find happiness. The brothers hope…
UPI clocks record monthly transactions as October payments cross 25.5 billion, with daily value topping Rs 1 lakh crore MUMBAI: UPI transactions crossed the 25-billion mark for the first time in Oct, while average daily transaction value breached Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time, signalling continued growth in digital payments despite the debate…
International flyers can now trial Digi Yatra’s e-passport-based biometric facility at seven Indian airports, with a wider rollout planned for 2027 NEW DELHI: Travelling abroad from India could soon be a seamless experience just like taking domestic flights with Digi Yatra. The govt has started trials for international passengers at seven airports, allowing eligible Indian…
Festive buying, higher import duties and tighter tax compliance boost government revenues. NEW DELHI: GST collections grew 22.9% in Oct – the fastest pace of expansion since the revamp of the tax regime in Sept 2025 – to reach Rs 2.3 lakh crore, the second-highest monthly mop-up since the rationalisation exercise. While consumption remains strong,…
Chad Lowe and Kim Painter purchased the spacious property for $3.15 million in March 2025. It has reportedly received an offer from a prospective buyer. (Photo: Instagram/Backgrid) Actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, have put their Mar Vista home on the market for $3.249 million, less than three weeks after the death of…
Rising prices of new smartphones are driving buyers towards refurbished iPhones and premium pre-owned devices NEW DELHI: Refurbished smartphones are finding more buyers in India. Rising prices of new devices are pushing consumers towards cheaper alternatives, including older iPhones, helping the secondary market grow even as new handset sales face a slowdown. ControlZ (refurbished electronics…
Vidit Olak, the nephew of singer Yo Yo Honey Singh, died in a road accident in Jalandhar, Punjab, in the early hours of Sunday, November 1. The two friends were reportedly on their way home from a birthday party when the crash occurred. Vidit was the son of Dinesh, who owns the Punjabi music label…
