[ad_1] NEW DELHI: From crunchy ragi crisps and foxtail-millet nachos to choco-millet bars, domestic FMCG companies, MNCs and agile startups are rolling out flavour-packed formats that give traditional chips and savouries a nutrient-rich twist.In a sluggish packaged-food market, constant innovation and a stream of new product launches are fuelling growth, as companies race to attract…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: The new GST regime will make products more affordable for consumers, boosting consumption, said T Krishnakumar, director at Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) which has started production of new packs with a target to roll them out in the market by the end of the month. “In India, one of the biggest barriers to…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: The ownership dispute between Bharat Forge chairman and MD Baba Kalyani and his sister and Hikal non-executive director Sugandha Hiremath over the chemicals company has escalated. Baba’s son Amit Kalyani is seeking re-election as a non-executive and non-independent director at Hikal. His reappointment, under an ordinary resolution, requires a majority of votes to…
[ad_1] MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: RBI is considering a proposal to regulate the use of device locking technology in case of continued default for some small-ticket personal loans – but with explicit safeguards. Sources said a final decision on the issue has not been taken, but the needs of consumers and lenders have to be balanced.In…
[ad_1] The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most valued companies jumped by Rs 1,18,328.29 crore last week, with State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainers amid an optimistic trend in equities.During the week, the BSE benchmark advanced 721.53 points or 0.88 per cent, PTI reported.Among the winners…
[ad_1] A sudden spike in H-1B visa fees has thrown the Indian IT sector into uncharted waters. Investors are recalculating risks as a key cost pillar—the US-bound talent pool—faces unprecedented charges, potentially reshaping the profitability of India’s software exporters.US President Donald Trump announced that new H-1B visas will now attract a fee of $100,000. A…
[ad_1] New GST rates 2025: Full List (AI image) New GST rates 2025 full list effective today: In a big cheer at the start of the festive season, the next generation GST reforms announced by the Modi government come into effect today, on September 22, 2025. From today, a plethora of household items, cars, TVs,…
[ad_1] State Bank of India (SBI) has bolstered its footprint in Tamil Nadu with the inauguration of 14 new branches, two Home Loan centres, two modern Rural Self Employment Training Institutes, and 110 Gram Panchayat camps, a press release said on Sunday.SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, during his visit to the bank’s local head office…
[ad_1] Gold and silver markets are poised to remain active in the coming week, as traders balance festive-season buying in Asia, central bank purchases, and persistent global uncertainties with signals of monetary easing from the US Federal Reserve, analysts said. Market participants will also track key US macroeconomic releases, including housing data, personal consumption expenditures,…
[ad_1] Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 7,945 crore from Indian equities in September so far, weighed down by global uncertainties including tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to depository data. The sell-off follows heavy outflows of Rs 34,990 crore in August and Rs 17,700 crore in July, taking the total net equity outflow…