Ola Electric board clears ₹2,000-crore investment in EV, cell tech units

​Ola Electric will invest $208.5 million in ​its core vehicle and cell units ‌as the EV bike and scooter maker ​aims to step up cost ⁠cuts and localise manufacturing to…

Reliance-Disney’s JioStar initiates legal action against Zee over film rights

India’s JioStar, the TV and online entertainment venture of Reliance and Walt Disney, has initiated legal ‌measures against rival Zee Entertainment for alleged unauthorised broadcast of Bollywood films it ​has…

Tencent inks pacts for gaming, AVGC skilling; welcomes regulatory clarity

Chinese tech major Tencent on Friday announced strategic partnerships with Service Export Promotion Council (SEPC) and Game Developers Association of India (GDAI), making an initial commitment of over ₹100 million…

Rupee slides to record low past 96/USD as oil prices climb

The ‌Indian rupee fell ​to ⁠an all-time low on ‌Friday, as oil ‌prices ‌neared $110 ⁠per ⁠barrel, deepening challenges for India’s ​external ‌sector, which have started to reflect ‌in ​economic…

UAE to double oil export capacity bypassing Strait of Hormuz by next year

The United Arab Emirates will double its capacity to export crude oil bypassing the Strait of Hormuz by next year, as it seeks to reduce reliance on the shipping chokepoint.…

Heatwave turns sweet spot for ice cream makers; sales jump 40%, stock-outs hit market: IICMA chief

After two summers got washed out by unseasonal rains, India’s industry is finally having its moment in the sun — quite literally. Record-breaking temperatures across the country have triggered a…

Chalet Hotels eyes Jaipur, Jodhpur and Hyderabad as future growth clusters

K Raheja Corp-backed hotel ownership company Chalet Hotels Limited is expanding its focus to deeper leisure markets such as Jaipur, Jodhpur and Pune, while evaluating opportunities in Hyderabad’s financial district…

India’s April trade deficit widens to $28.38 billion

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened in April. The gap between merchandise imports and exports was $28.38 billion last month, according to provisional estimates released by the ministry of commerce and…

Indian banks remain stable despite margin pressure after RBI rate cut: Report

New Delhi: Indian banks continue to remain financially stable despite pressure on profit margins after recent interest rate cuts, with bad loans still largely under control, according to a by…

What happens to your EPF account if you become an NRI? Rules explained

For many salaried Indians, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF remains one of the largest long-term retirement savings pools. If you become a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), your EPF account does not…