BUSINESS

NRI banking explained: How NRE and NRO accounts differ; and which one works better for you

NRIs have specialized account options in India: NRE for foreign earnings and NRO for Indian income. NRE accounts offer tax-free…

7 months ago

Delhi Metro fare hike: DMRC raises prices starting today; check kilometre-wise list of new rates

Delhi Metro fares have increased for the first time in years, impacting daily commuters. Effective Monday, fares are up by…

7 months ago

Central banks independence debate: ECB’s Lagarde warns subverting Fed could trigger disruption; says bank’s autonomy as ‘critically important’

Christine Lagarde cautioned against undermining central bank independence, citing potential dysfunction and instability. Her remarks, delivered amidst President Trump's pressure…

7 months ago

‘Aggressive economic leverage’: JD Vance says Trump applied secondary tariffs on India to force Russia to stop war; ‘harder for Russians to…’

Vice President JD Vance indicated that Donald Trump employed aggressive economic measures, including secondary tariffs on India, to pressure Russia…

7 months ago

Yes Bank acquisition: RBI approves SMBC to buy 24.99% stake; CCI nod still pending

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's (SMBC) plan to acquire up to 24.99% stake…

7 months ago

India’s trade talks: Piyush Goyal says FTA negotiations going on ‘subah se shaam’ – with America, Chile, EU & more

India is actively engaged in free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with key partners like the EU, US, Chile, and Peru,…

7 months ago

BSNL capex boost: Government approves Rs 6,982 crore for BSNL in 2025; 4G network rollout to expand nationwide

The government has sanctioned Rs 6,982 crore in additional capital expenditure for BSNL in 2025 to bolster its 4G network…

7 months ago

Textile exports: Shipments up 5.37% in July despite global headwinds; cumulative April-July exports rise to $12.18 bn

India's textile and apparel sector experienced growth in July 2025, with exports increasing by 5.37% to $3.10 billion. The industry's…

7 months ago