MUMBAI: For the first time in nearly 15 years, the RBI has placed curbs on the size of bets that banks can take in the currency markets, taking away powers, hitherto, vested with bank boards. The move comes at a time when the rupee is under pressure due to a combination of sales by foreign…
Ranveer Singh made quite the entry at the airport on Friday, rolling into the terminus in his swanky new car. The actor, who is basking in the back-to-back success of his films ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, was spotted arriving in a cool new ride. Ranveer Singh shows off his new car at airportAs per…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Friday moved a fresh bill to decriminalise provisions across 79 central laws as part of its efforts to make life simpler for businesses and individuals.Govt officials said along with amendments to the Companies Act, which are currently pending in Parliament, as well as the new income tax law, the overall decriminalisation…
Tech mogul Bill Gates said he never went to Jeffrey Epstein’s island, where some of the late financier’s sex crimes occurred. But over a four-year span, Epstein made a concerted effort to lure him and his family members to the Caribbean destination, emails show.The correspondence reflects an enduring friendship between Epstein and Gates’ key science…
MUMBAI: The govt on Friday said that it plans to borrow Rs 8.2 lakh crore between April and Sept this year under its Budget-approved borrowing programme, roughly half of the Rs 16.2 lakh crore in total. The borrowing for the first half of fiscal 2027 would be spread over 26 weekly auctions with about 25%…
Suhas starrer ‘Hey Balwanth’, a directorial debut by Gopi Atchara, is set for its digital premiere on ZEE5 on March 31st. The film, lauded for its blend of comedy and emotion, delves into a son’s discovery of his father’s unconventional family business. ‘Hey Balwanth’ hit theatres on February 20 and received positive reviews from audiences….
MUMBAI/BENGALURU: The restaurant industry is struggling to run regular operations due to the meagre supplies of LPG cylinders . With the govt’s move to hike commercial LPG allocation to up to 70%, it will take some time before the measure actually translates into sustained supply, executives said. “Supply is still hugely limited and erratic. A…
MUMBAI: The day the war in West Asia completed a month, Dalal Street witnessed one of its most brutal sell-offs since the conflict began on Feb 28. During Friday’s session, with sensex-heavyweight Reliance Industries tanking 4.6%, the index closed 1,690 points or 2.3% lower at 73,583 points.The crash in RIL’s stock price that came on…
Britney Spears, the iconic pop star who has weathered storms from conservatorship battles to triumphant comebacks, recently gave fans a heartfelt glimpse into her personal life amid ongoing challenges. On March 27, 2026, the 44-year-old singer made a poignant return to Instagram after a three-week hiatus, sharing a fun mirror selfie video with her younger…
MUMBAI: Credit-deposit ratio of banks hit an all-time high of 83% as of March 15, 2026, after deposits fell and credit continued to expand during the reporting fortnight.Aggregate deposits declined by Rs 1.8 lakh crore duCredit growth outpaced deposit mobilisation through the current financial year, with incremental credit at Rs 25.3 lakh crore exceeding incremental…