Gold loans provide quick cash by pledging jewellery. Loan amounts depend on gold’s purity and weight. Lenders accept 18-23 karat gold ornaments. Various repayment plans exist, including paying interest first or making partial payments. This offers a flexible way to manage financial needs. Understanding these options helps borrowers make informed decisions.
India is signaling a more welcoming stance towards Chinese investment in electronics manufacturing, contingent on technology transfer and local workforce training. This approach aims to build a robust domestic component manufacturing base, moving beyond mere assembly. The government is also facilitating tech transfer through incentives, with multiple Chinese firms expressing interest in joint ventures under…
Tata Consultancy Services announced its Q2 results, reporting a net profit of Rs 12,075 crore, a 1.4% increase year-on-year. However, this figure fell short of market expectations. The company’s operational revenue grew by 2.4% to Rs 65,799 crore for the quarter ended September 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer addressed the India-UK CEO Forum, highlighting the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and its potential to double bilateral trade to $112 billion by 2030. The leaders emphasized CETA’s role in enhancing market access, strengthening MSMEs, and fostering collaboration in commerce, education, technology, and aspirations, building…
Prime Minister Modi and UK’s Keir Starmer met in Mumbai, focusing on strengthening cooperation in critical minerals for the global energy transition. They announced the Critical Minerals Industry Guild and Phase II of the Supply Chain Observatory. Discussions also covered the Free Trade Agreement, defense, and digital infrastructure, highlighting India-UK as natural partners for global…
AI major Anthropic is set to open its second Asian office in Bengaluru by early 2026, driven by surging global demand for its models, especially from India. The move aligns with plans to significantly boost its international workforce and applied AI team.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing for the swift implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, calling it a significant post-Brexit achievement. He highlighted the immense opportunities for both nations, emphasizing that the deal is a ‘launchpad’ for future economic cooperation. Starmer’s visit with a large delegation aims to maximize the benefits of this…
The DGGI has issued a notice to Infosys for allegedly claiming ₹414.88 crore in improper ITC refunds for services exported between 2018-19 and 2023-24. The investigation suggests the IT giant included services from foreign branches and subcontractors in its zero-rated export turnover, leading to excessive refund claims.
Asian markets mostly dipped Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s first decline in eight sessions, as gold hit a new record high. Hong Kong and Taiwan saw losses, while Japan’s Nikkei also traded lower. The yen weakened against the dollar on expectations of continued low interest rates in Japan. US futures and oil prices, however, edged up.
