Public-sector banks are owned and operated by the government, offering services with a focus on social welfare and financial inclusion. They often have more branches in rural areas. Private-sector banks are owned by private entities or individuals and focus on profit-making and efficiency. They typically offer more personalized services, advanced technology, and faster processing.
Airtel and Amazon have launched an affordable plan, “Ultimate and Amazon Prime Lite,” offering 350+ live TV channels and Amazon Prime Video. Starting at Rs 521 per month, users can access Hindi channels and enjoy Prime Video’s movies and series. With two-device access, this plan is compatible with Airtel Xstream Box and is aimed at […]
Indian stock markets settled higher on Wednesday, mirroring their global peers. Sensex soared to an intra-day high of 80,511.15 before settling at 80,234.08, up 230.02 points or 0.29% from its previous close. Similarly, Nifty settled at 24,274.90, up 80.40 points or 0.33%. Among broader markets, Smallcap index ending higher by 1.30% and Midcap index ended […]
Welspun One, a logistics and industrial real estate manager, plans to invest over Rs 2,700 crore to develop India’s largest single-location Grade A warehousing and industrial park. The park will span 55 acres at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Navi Mumbai, marking a significant investment in the region’s infrastructure.
Starting December 1, 2024, Air India will operate flights on 5 key metro-to-metro routes using former Vistara A320neo aircraft, offering Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class cabins. These high-demand routes will feature AI-prefixed four-digit flight numbers, such as AI2999 for the Delhi-Mumbai route. The planes will reflect the premium standards previously introduced by Vistara.
All government and private-sector banks across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will observe 17 holidays in December 2024. These holidays include state-specific holidays, regular weekly offs, and special holidays for celebrations and festivities. The holidays will cover two Saturdays (December 14 and 28), five Sundays (December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29), along with additional festive […]
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in the top cities. ★ Chennai – ₹979, ★ Mumbai – ₹894, ★ Delhi – ₹894, ★ Kolkata – ₹894, ★ Bangalore – ₹894, ★ Hyderabad – ₹979, ★ Kerala – ₹979, ★ Pune – ₹894, ★ Vadodara – ₹894, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹894, ★ Jaipur […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 27, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 79928.37, down 75.69 points or 0.09%, and the Nifty was at 24169.95, down 24.55 points or 0.10%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.43 against the dollar.
Shikoku Bank in Japan has implemented a shocking and controversial rule for its employees. As per the policy, employees found guilty of corruption, irregularities, or misappropriation of funds are required to commit suicide. Additionally, new employees must sign an agreement to this effect before joining, with the signature reportedly made using their own blood.
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top metro cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.72, ★ Kolkata – ₹104.95, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.44, ★ Chennai – ₹100.98, ★ Gurgaon – ₹94, ★ Noida – ₹94.72, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.88, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.06, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.24, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.41, […]
Warren Buffett has donated $1.2 billion as part of his pledge to give away his $150 billion fortune. In a letter to shareholders, he reflected on life’s unpredictability and his plans for wealth distribution after death. Buffett hopes his children will manage his legacy, with strict guidelines for how to use his fortune for philanthropy, […]
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has partnered with social gaming platform WinZO for 2 years to enhance India’s global gaming position. Collaboration aims to support over 2,000 startups, innovators, and students through mentorship, workshops, and hackathons. A key initiative is the establishment of a Center of Excellence to address talent gaps and […]
The BSE Sensex ended 105.79 points lower at 80,004.06, snapping a two-day winning streak. The NSE Nifty50 dropped 27.40 points to 24,194.50. Adani Group shares plummeted up to 7% following ratings downgrades by Fitch and Moody’s. While small-cap stocks outperformed, sectoral indices were mixed, with IT, FMCG, and Media rising, while Auto, Pharma, and OMCs […]
Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Wilmar International Ltd. are reportedly delaying the sale of at least 12% in their Indian food venture, Adani Wilmar Ltd., following a US bribery indictment against billionaire Gautam Adani. The share sale, originally planned for this month, is required to comply with local securities law, which mandates at least 25% of […]
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in the top cities. ★ Chennai – ₹1004, ★ Mumbai – ₹914, ★ Delhi – ₹914, ★ Kolkata – ₹914, ★ Bangalore – ₹914, ★ Hyderabad – ₹1004, ★ Kerala – ₹1004, ★ Pune – ₹914, ★ Vadodara – ₹914, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹914, ★ Jaipur […]