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31.03 / 00:45

UPS Cooper stage cover 2020 Why you must protect your bank deposits and how to go about it

We look at banks as safekeepers of our money, which they are. The banking system in India is generally robust. As long as you keep your money with a leading bank, your money is safe. However, on paper, your money is safe up to ₹5 lakh per bank, which is known as deposit insurance. This insurance is taken care of by Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). With the latest cooperative bank failure, there are talks of increasing the coverage from ₹5 lakh to, say, ₹10 lakh.

31.03 / 00:45

markets ETF Mobile Trade prevention Videos Updates How to keep your broking account ‘active’

As a thumb-rule for stock market investing, doing less is more. “The stock market is designed to transfer money from the active to the patient," Warren Buffet famously said. However, exchange rules require you to make some transactions in your broking account to keep it active.

30.03 / 23:35

Tesla Election President War country The many dangers that democracy confronts today

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Here is how US representative Marjorie Taylor Greene responded to Sky News television correspondent Martha Kelner from the UK when the latter raised a question regarding the Signal chat leak at a press conference: “Okay, we don’t give a crap about your opinion and your reporting. Why don’t you go back to your country where you have a major migrant problem?...You should care about your own borders." No one would have expected such harsh, divisive, and disgraceful utterances from a powerful representative of the US.

30.03 / 20:17

UPS Metro trends show country Schools Credit card spends drop to 8-month low of Rs 1.67 lakh cr in February

RBI) data showed, illustrating deceleration in the country’s discretionary spending through a month that coincides with the start of school board examinations in most parts of the country. This decline usage was also accompanied by a significant reduction in new credit card additions that nearly halved to 440,000 in February—from 820,000 in January. To be sure, India’s broadest equity gauges plunged through the first two months of 2025, before a late rearguard from overseas buyers through the last ten days of March helped the indices erase losses for the calendar year. Equity gains were often at the vanguard of big-ticket expenditures, particularly in the metros, through the first nine months of 2024.

30.03 / 20:17

economy Sustainability wellness information travelers recommendations Destinations Homestay policy may be refurbished to offer incentives

homestay policy to ensure adequate incentives for hosts and aggregators, bring in transparent regulations and introduce measures to protect the interests of both tourists and homeowners. The move will help formalise the informal sector and make it world-class as the government aims to develop India into the most preferred tourist destination with focus on niche tourism, eco-tourism and wellness tourism, said officials. The revised policy could see fiscal incentives for homeowners and aggregators, a robust verification and monitoring mechanism and comprehensive standards with a bigger range of classification of homestays to enhance the overall experience, they said.

30.03 / 20:17

UPS BLOCK Ball Parke Department IPL 2025: Du Plessis, Mitchell Starc guide DC to seven-wicket win over SRH

Once DC openers made a quick start off the block, the result was never in doubt, but their approach was vastly different. Du Plessis wound the clock back with some stunning shots, such as a straight six off Pat Cummins. But at other end, McGurk was struggling for his timing, partly because of his exaggerated back-lift and partly because of his desire to hit all the ball out of the park. However, his senior partner was willing to do the heavy-lifting and brought up his fifty in 26 balls.

30.03 / 20:17

Booking CEO security WhatsApp guidelines New loan sale rule to give Rs 20k-cr lift to bank profits

bad bank. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed lenders (on Saturday) across the spectrum and ownership types to reverse excess provisions in their profit and loss (P&L) accounts if a loan is transferred to an asset reconstruction company (ARC) at a value exceeding its net book value. The relaxation, the RBI said, would apply if the deal with an ARC includes cash payments upfront and government-guaranteed security receipts (SR).

30.03 / 20:17

markets COST Provident economy Trade President reports Donald Trump’s economic moves since the start of 2025 that sent the US into financial chaos. Here’s what went wrong

economic policies under President Donald Trump have altered the US economy. Tariffs, tax changes, deregulation and shifts in spending have influenced trade, markets and public confidence. These changes have sparked discussions about their long-term effects, media reports said.

30.03 / 20:17

CEO WhatsApp wellness Volvo Veteran Hakan Samuelsson back as CEO for 2-year term

Volvo Car AB said Hakan Samuelsson, who served as its chief executive officer from 2012 to 2022, will retake the helm as the Swedish carmaker tries to navigate its way out of a malaise worsened by looming US tariffs. Samuelsson will replace Jim Rowan on April 1, and serve for a two-year term as the board looks for a long-term successor, the company said in a statement on Sunday. «With fast-moving technological shifts, growing geopolitical complexity, and intensifying competition across regions, the board believes the company is best served by leadership with deep industrial experience, deep knowledge of our group, and a proven ability to execute in challenging environments,» Volvo Car said. Volvo Car is among the European carmakers vulnerable to new 25% tariffs set to be imposed by the US next week on all imported passenger vehicles and light trucks, as well as key auto parts.

30.03 / 19:15

Airlines economy Paxful travelers Courts International Destinations AERA has accepted various principles of variable tariff plan for Delhi airport: GMR Airports

GMR Airports has said that regulator AERA has accepted various principles of variable tariff plan for the Delhi airport and that the existing aeronautical tariff has been increased around 148 per cent for the fourth control period ending March 31, 2029. The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved higher and variable user development fees for economy and business class travellers while the User Development Fee (UDF) has been left unchanged for domestic passengers. The UDF for international passengers has been hiked. The revised tariffs for the fourth control period — April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029 — will be applicable from April 16, 2025. GMR Airports has said AERA has accepted various principles of variable tariff plan as proposed by the Delhi airport and accordingly, UDF has been split across both embarking and disembarking passengers.

30.03 / 19:15

COST Aware WhatsApp wellness International Vedanta saves Rs 1,027 cr by retiring costly debt with cheaper loans

The resources conglomerate has also used funds it raised through a qualified institutional placement to repay loans, sources aware of the development said. The promoter holding company, London-based Vedanta Resources, also managed to save $185 million in interest costs in the same time period.

30.03 / 19:15

markets Assurant Apple Research Trade President Relationships 'No need for Trump tariffs, trade pact talks on'

reciprocal tariffs, India has communicated to Washington that the focus of the trade relationship should be a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) to address any concerns over import duties, said people with knowledge of the matter. US officials who were in Delhi last week to negotiate the BTA told their Indian counterparts that the message would be conveyed to the White House as the final decision would be made there, the people told ET on condition of anonymity. Assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch was in India from March 26-29 to discuss the BTA. The joint statement issued on Saturday after the talks did not mention reciprocal tariffs.

30.03 / 19:15

markets COST UPS Research Trade Products from concessional steel for MSMEs need to be fully exported

The new mechanism, which would be operationalised after planned imposition of a safeguard duty on specified steel imports, would be extended to MSMEs and members of the Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC), the people said. «Discussions are on on the mechanism...It would be implemented once safeguard duty is imposed...This is being done to shield domestic consumers from rise in prices,» an official said.

30.03 / 19:15

markets COST UPS Compilation Bill India Inc wage bill swells up to 25 pc as many states hike minimum pay

The wage bills of companies with operations in these places have increased by 20-25%, as their expenses on unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers have gone up, said top corporate executives. While this has been sharper than usual, the growing preference of people to work in gig roles and stay back in villages amid an increase in income from the rural employment guarantee scheme and other welfare programmes are compounding the problems for companies as they are finding it difficult to mobilise workers. States like Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Meghalaya, Odisha and Jharkhand have increased minimum wages by up to 38% in the last one year, as per industry executives and data compiled by staffing firm CIEL HR. Manpower cost has been a challenge because minimum wages have grown in certain markets by a very high degree, value fashion retailer V-Mart Retail managing director Lalit Agarwal said. Odisha recently hiked minimum wages by 29% and Jharkhand by 22%, he said. V-Mart reported a 24% increase in manpower cost in the December quarter compared with a year earlier

30.03 / 19:15

markets Entertainment film Experts Universities show audience Indian films big on style, find bigger global connect

Indian films are showing higher growth in collections abroad than at home, with overseas box-office mop-up surging nearly 30% to $323 million ('2,760.6 crore) between 2022 and 2024, even as domestic growth crawled at 7.2%, according to the FICCI-EY Media and Entertainment 2025 report. Between 2022 and 2024, domestic box-office revenue for Indian films increased a modest 7.2% to '11,800 crore, it said. «Recently, Indian films have been telling stories which have universal emotions and global appeal. These films score well on the parameter of visual presentation of stories. Consequently, Indian films have been crossing language and geographical barriers,» said Adi Tiwary, creative director and partner, Stuart Entertainment, an Australia-based boutique distributor and producer specialising in global content licensing, production and strategic partnerships.

30.03 / 19:15

Action security Align Sustainability Gemini reports Relationships Horoscope March 31, 2025: Moon enters Taurus; here’s how it impacts Gemini, Virgo, Scorpio, and other zodiac signs

Unlike the frenetic energy of previous days, this alignment emphasizes deliberate action and the pursuit of true contentment. The essence of Taurus lies in relishing the tangible—savoring flavors, indulging in rich textures, and anchoring oneself in a deep sense of security. This is not about mindless luxury; it is about appreciating the wealth already available in one's surroundings. The astrological guidance of the day nudges individuals to immerse themselves in mindful living, allowing space for reflection and purpose-driven choices.

30.03 / 19:15

markets COST UPS Digital Booking Relationships International BoB expects deposits to grow at 9-11%, loans to rise 11-13%: Debadatta Chand, CEO

Debadatta Chand had the proverbial baptism by fire as CEO at India’s second largest public sector lender, Bank of Baroda (BoB), hit by the controversy over the financier’s attachment notice on actor and MP Sunny Deol just a couple of months into the top job. Then came the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) curbs on its digital banking application, restrictions that took nearly seven months to be lifted. But after a trying first year, Chand has eased into the corner-room job, seeking consistency in the bank's business matrix and reducing the lender's dependency on costlier wholesale deposits. In a detailed interview with ET, Chand spoke about BoB’s current positioning and shared his outlook for what's traditionally known as a corporate-focused lender. Edited excerpts: You will complete two years at the helm in June. How has BoB shaped up in this time? The bank is doing extremely well. Fundamentally, it is a strong bank. For the past two years, the performance has been consistent, and the outlook is stable. Earlier we (had) talked about how to double the business in 5-6 years and how to maintain margin in a dynamic market scenario. The performance has been very satisfying. The balance sheet strategy is to not to be heavily dependent on the bulk deposit. Our RAM (retail, agriculture MSME) is going very strong. We decided to go slow on fine priced corporate loans. We are capturing market share in retail loans and deposits.

30.03 / 19:15

Provident Binance CEO Platform WhatsApp Trade Department Crypto traders dodging TDS via Binance under I-T lens

Binance have come under the glare of the tax authorities. Over the past few weeks, the Income Tax (I-T) department has inquired whether the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) levied on such deals have been collected. Local investors must either provide proof of TDS deduction or submit documentary evidence on why TDS is not applicable to them, according to notices served by the tax office. Probing into the traders' source of money, the department has sought their I-T returns for the years when the funds used to purchase cryptos were earned. A few scrutiny notices, questioning the transaction data downloaded from the website of the offshore exchange, have imposed 30% tax on the entire turnover instead of claiming tax on the gains.

30.03 / 19:15

Provident community Healthcare inclusion reports gatherings rights 82 pc Persons with disability lack insurance, 42 pc unaware of AB-PMJAY: Survey

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The findings were presented at the National Disability Network (NDN) Meeting last week, where civil society groups and disability rights organisations from over 20 states convened to discuss pressing issues faced by the community. The survey, conducted under the 'Ayushman for All' campaign by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), gathered responses from more than 5,000 persons with disabilities across 34 states and union territories. Despite the scheme's aim of providing health coverage to vulnerable populations, only 28 per cent of disabled respondents reported having applied for it.

30.03 / 18:53

Career Mobile Align students testing Interviews International Myntra set to take internship route for entry-level hiring

Myntra is set to take a different route to entry-level hiring from this year, switching from on-campus final placements to internship. The fashion e-tailer is looking to hire more than 100 employees every year through this route, said its chief human resources officer Govindraj MK. «The internship programme will now be a primary pathway for hiring into first-level roles,» he told ET in an interview. For lateral roles, the company is mostly looking at in-house talent. «Whenever there's a vacancy, we prioritise internal talent mobility, grooming employees for higher roles through career development and learning programmes,» said Govindraj. This year Myntra has launched a four-to-six-month internship programme across tech, fashion-technology, business and finance. The first batch started in January 2025 and already, the company has engaged more than 10 interns, he said. «In all, we are looking at hiring about 150-170 interns throughout the year, and this will be our primary talent pipeline for full-time hiring,» said Govindraj. Students need to go through a screening process, including an entrance test and interviews, before being selected as interns. «This period (four to six months) is mutually beneficial; it allows students to assess whether our culture aligns with their career goals while we evaluate their potential for a full-time role,» he said.

30.03 / 18:53

Provident Aviat Career security trends cover Department Big pay bump? 2025 U.S military pay chart revealed; check new Army ranks, salary changes and payout dates

U.S. Military Pay Chart 2025 is a necessary reference for financial remuneration. Pay in the military is tiered by rank and years of service so that remuneration is equitable as per experience and responsibility. The US Military Pay Chart 2025 provides structured pay scales for members of the military with allowances, incentives, and benefits included. Besides basic salaries, military members also receive supplementary financial assistance, such as free medical care, housing allowance, retirement pay, and special allowances, to ensure their total compensation package is competitive and complete.