BUSINESS
Ola unveils Bharat Cell, Ferrite Motor tech to cut reliance on rare earth magnets
August 17, 2025
Ola unveils Bharat Cell, Ferrite Motor tech to cut reliance on rare earth magnets
Ola Electric announced its Gen-3 initiative with the launch of Bharat Cell 4680, Ferrite Motor technology to replace rare earth…
Finance Ministry proposes two-slab GST system
August 17, 2025
Finance Ministry proposes two-slab GST system
The Finance Ministry has proposed a simplified two-tier GST system with “standard” and “merit” slabs, aiming to reduce taxes on…
Four amendments to Income Tax Act to apply from FY26
August 17, 2025
Four amendments to Income Tax Act to apply from FY26
The government has passed four key amendments to the Income Tax Act, effective FY26. These cover sovereign fund exemptions, block…
Cognizant to give November pay hikes to 80 per cent of eligible staff
August 17, 2025
Cognizant to give November pay hikes to 80 per cent of eligible staff
Cognizant will give salary hikes to about 80 per cent of eligible employees from November 1, with high single-digit increases…
India can reshape Southeast Asia’s semiconductor and rare earth supply chains
August 16, 2025
India can reshape Southeast Asia’s semiconductor and rare earth supply chains
A PRF report says India can play a pivotal role in reshaping Southeast Asia’s semiconductor and rare earth supply chains…
WPI inflation dips to -0.58 per cent in July; retail inflation at 1.55 per cent
August 16, 2025
WPI inflation dips to -0.58 per cent in July; retail inflation at 1.55 per cent
Cheaper food and fuel prices drive down wholesale and retail inflation; RBI projects CPI at 3.1 per cent for 2025–26…
Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI
August 16, 2025
Banks to clear cheques within few hours starting October 4: RBI
From October 4, 2025, RBI will mandate banks to clear cheques within hours instead of up to two days. The…
Bitcoin touches record high on hopes of US Fed rate cut
August 16, 2025
Bitcoin touches record high on hopes of US Fed rate cut
Bitcoin surged to a record \$124,210 before easing slightly, driven by expectations of US Fed rate cuts, Trump administration’s pro-crypto…
Paytm Payments gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator
August 14, 2025
Paytm Payments gets RBI nod to operate as online payment aggregator
Move also removes restriction on Paytm Payments Services Limited from onboarding new merchants which was imposed on the company on…
India’s retail inflation drops to 1.55 per cent, lowest since 2017
August 14, 2025
India’s retail inflation drops to 1.55 per cent, lowest since 2017
The RBI projects inflation at 3.1 per cent for 2025–26, with a likely uptick above 4 per cent by year-end.…