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Looking to double investor base in 3-5 years: Sebi Chairman
Sequoia-backed fintech Aspora will let Indian diaspora pay bills back home
The startup said that until now, users had to either transfer the money to their Indian accounts or ask someone to handle the bills for them. The other option for them was to use their foreign cards and try and pay bills while facing high charges and payment failures.
Trump tariffs drag down India’s US exports by 9% in October
Maruti to recall 39,506 units of Grand Vitara
IITs, India’s top tech schools see opportunity in Trump’s H-1B curbs
US H-1B visa fees are prompting a quiet defiance in India's elite tech circles, with IIT graduates increasingly prioritizing domestic opportunities. Rising growth prospects and a robust startup ecosystem are reshaping career ambitions, making US jobs less essential for success. This shift signals a growing confidence in India's own economic future.
Govt revokes QCOs on 7 key minerals after industry push back
Tata Motors PV posts 2,065% rise in Q2 profit on one-time gain
From marketer to market-maker: How ISB Executive Education's programme is leading the evolution from brand building to growth engineering
Indian businesses face complex challenges. Leaders need to be agile and forward-thinking. ISB Executive Education offers a Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Programme. This programme helps leaders develop strategic foresight and leadership influence. It focuses on customer insights, digital transformation, and cross-functional alignment. The goal is to drive growth at scale in a dynamic landscape.
Spotify introduces a Premium Platinum plan with lossless access in five markets
Spotify is debuting a new tiered premium plan in five markets with the costliest tier gaining access to lossless streaming.
GCC sector to add 2.8-4 mn jobs by FY30 in India, raise compliance needs for operators: Report
The report by TeamLease, GCCs in India: Cultivating Capability, Ensuring Compliance', revealed that India hosts over 1,800 GCCs, accounting for 55 per cent of the world's total, employs 1.9 million professionals and generates USD 64.6 billion in export revenue in FY25.
India's festive hiring rises 17%; gig, temp roles see 25% surge this year: Report
Hiring surged 17% across key sectors from August to October. Gig and temporary jobs saw a 25% rise. This festive hiring reflects economic confidence and a mature gig economy. Compensation also improved significantly. The trend is expected to continue through the wedding season and into March 2026. Tier II and III cities are contributing substantially to this growth.
XLRI students receive average stipend of Rs 1.6 lakh per month
XLRI's Class of 2027 achieved a remarkable summer internship placement, with an average stipend of Rs 1.6 lakh per month and a median of Rs 1.55 lakh. The highest domestic offer reached Rs 3.5 lakh per month from JP Morgan Chase. These placements across flagship programs highlight the institute's success in preparing students for leadership roles in a dynamic market.
From shoelaces to schedules: How ‘microefficiencies’ are helping urban professionals stay sane and redefine productivity
Forsaking laces on shoes, eating the same breakfast every day, giving up on cooking altogether—busy professionals are making small improvements in daily life to make it a little easier. Are microefficiencies meaningful shortcuts or shallow solutions?
49 India employees among the Goldman Sachs’ 2025 managing directors, largest-ever class of MDs in India
Goldman Sachs has announced its largest-ever managing director promotion class in India, with 49 employees elevated to the MD position this year, a significant increase from 35 in 2023. This surge highlights the firm's substantial opportunities and growing investments in the country, with Bengaluru leading the promotions as a key global technology hub.