Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has backed the recently announced Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), saying that the mechanism will be imposed on operators and will not be passed on to customers. Addressing ongoing speculations around the charges, FM blamed the opposition for creating confusion and urged people to remain alert.Speaking to…
Honda Cars India recently launched the new Honda City facelift sedan in the Indian market. The new City features cosmetic design changes, updated interior, added features and much more. The sedan continues to rival the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna in the Indian market. Interested customers can book the new City online or…
Morgan Stanley has a bullish outlook on equities India’s recent market cool-off may be a temporary phase rather than a reset. According to Morgan Stanley, stronger economic growth could help the country regain lost valuation ground and reinforce the investment case for Indian equities. The brokerage added that the relative de-rating has been driven largely…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $3.825 billion to $700.946 billion in the week ended April 10, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.The reserves had increased by $9.063 billion to $697.121 billion in the previous week ended April 3. They touched an all-time high of $728.494 billion in the week ended February 27,…
A Reddit post has gone viral after an employee claimed that around 80 Indian customer-service workers at a US-based bank were laid off during a brief Google Meet call.The employee, posting on the Reddit community r/IndianWorkplace, alleged that the entire Indian customer-service team was informed of the termination during the virtual meeting. According to the…
Jupiter’s transit in Ashlesha in September 2026 highlights family patterns and inherited strengths. Palmistry suggests family contacts and property could prove beneficial during this period. A strong Jupiter mount indicates leadership potential within your family lineage. Influence lines from Venus show family support may be stronger than initially expected. This transit reveals opportunities may stem…
The commerce ministry on Thursday held consultations with exporters to address disruptions in shipping, port operations and packaging arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis, PTI reported.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal chaired two meetings attended by Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar, export promotion councils (EPCs), commodity boards, shipping lines, ports and exporters.Officials said the discussions focused on…
On September 26, 2026, the Full Moon in Aries will ignite boldness and decisive actions. This lunar event may empower Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius individuals with newfound self-assurance and clarity in pursuing their aspirations. Conversely, Libras may uncover significant revelations about their relationships. Those born on the 1st, 9th, 18th, or 27th are likely to…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has criticised the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma‘s future during India’s ODI series against England, saying the retirement rumours should never have gained traction while the team was still competing.The debate erupted after Rohit’s early dismissal in the second ODI at Cardiff, with reports claiming the…
The Moon conjunct retrograde Saturn in Pisces brings a serious mental tone. You may want to repeat something you have already said, or you may not believe that you are being understood. The First Shravan Somwar Vrat encourages patient action and measured speech. What to Do Today If you don’t get the response you expect,…
