Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand with Jaishankar NEW DELHI: India and Canada are preparing to take their bilateral relationship “to a higher level”, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said after meeting his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.Jaishankar described the discussion as “productive”…
This allows toll to be charged without vehicles stopping, slowing down or remaining in a designated lane. (Image for representative purpose) A few years ago, India introduced FASTag to make toll collection across its highways and expressways digital and cashless. Now, it is looking to make the process barrier-free or toll plaza free. Imagine zipping…
Bank customers planning to visit branches this week may need to reschedule their plans as several bank closures are lined up between September 28 and October 4. Lenders across the country will observe a three-day nationwide strike as well as a major national holiday during the week, potentially disrupting over-the-counter banking services in several states.Bank…
The report said India is expected to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer durables markets. India’s consumer durables market is expected to grow to Rs 3-3.25 lakh crore by 2030, creating an additional Rs 40,000-50,000 crore opportunity for domestic value addition in materials and component manufacturing, according to a joint report by Boston Consulting…
Mobile retailers warn of higher costs, call October 2 protest (representative image) Mobile phone retailers across India plan to observe October 2 as a “No UPI Day”, protesting the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000.The protest has been called by the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA),…
Crude, US-Iran talks and key data in focus this week Dalal Street is likely to begin the holiday-shortened week with investors tracking a mix of geopolitical developments, oil prices and global financial conditions. According to analysts, developments in US-Iran diplomacy and movements in crude oil will be among the key factors determining market sentiment.The market…
Festive shopping to get costlier The festive cheer may come with a slightly heavier price tag this year.As shopping lists grow ahead of the peak season, air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances are set for another round of price hikes.Leading manufacturers are raising prices by 5-8% from October 1, citing higher costs…
All public sector banks and regional rural banks will remain operational on Sunday. NEW DELHI: Banks are open and functioning normally across the country on Sunday, September 27, as the government takes steps to ensure “uninterrupted banking services” ahead of the proposed three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30.The move comes as the strike…
The latest increase comes ahead of the peak festive shopping period. Consumers could face higher prices for air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators and LED TVs this festive season, with leading appliance and consumer electronics makers planning price hikes of up to 8% from October 1 as rising commodity and freight costs squeeze margins.The latest increase…
MUMBAI: Mehli Mistry, M Pallonji Group director and confidant of the late Ratan Tata, will not seek re-election as Tata Medical Centre Trust (TMCT) trustee when his term expires Sept 30. This will make it his sixth exit from an institution linked to the late industrialist since his death in Oct 2024. Mehli sent an…
