What a 500% us tariff on india could mean
Introduction – A startling proposal by the United States to levy a 500% tariff on a swath of Indian goods has sent shockwaves through global markets. The move, hinted at…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price hits record low
Samsung enthusiasts in India have a fresh reason to celebrate as the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra has slashed its price to an unprecedented low. The price reduction, announced in early…
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Leela Palace fined ₹10 lakh for privacy breach: Consumer court verdict
In a landmark consumer protection ruling, the Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered the luxury hotel chain Leela Palace to pay a penalty of ₹10 lakh after a housekeeping employee…
e-Passport rolls out in India: eligibility, application steps, fees and security upgrades
India has launched its first electronic passport (e‑Passport), a digital leap that promises faster processing, enhanced security and a smoother travel experience for millions of citizens. The new passport embeds…
Posted inAir India Business News Food Delivery
Record New Year’s Eve orders defy strike calls: Inside Zomato and Swiggy’s 10‑minute delivery push
Zomato and Swiggy posted unprecedented order volumes on New Year’s Eve, a night that saw a flurry of strike calls from delivery partners across major Indian metros. While unions demanded…
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AI’s Growing Grip on Finance: Risks, Rewards, and the Road Ahead
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the financial sector at a breakneck pace. From algorithmic trading floors to customer‑service chatbots, banks and fintech firms are deploying machine‑learning models to cut costs,…
Posted inEconomy Geopolitics India Economy
Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian on GST: A candid farewell to the North Block
IntroductionArvind Subramanian, who served as the chief economic adviser (CEA) to the Indian government, has left the North Block with a mixture of relief and disappointment. In a candid interview,…
Posted inBanking Credit Digital Payments
From UPI to ULI: Building India’s Next Digital Credit Layer
India’s financial ecosystem has been reshaped by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which turned a fragmented payments landscape into a seamless, real‑time network used by billions. As the country moves…
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MSMEs lag behind on DPDP compliance, warns Tally Solutions
Data protection has moved to the forefront of India’s regulatory agenda with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. While large enterprises scramble to align their systems,…
PayNearby secures NPCI nod to launch UPI third‑party app
PayNearby, a fast‑growing fintech startup, has received formal approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to operate as a UPI third‑party application. The clearance, announced on CNBC-TV18, marks…