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MUMBAI : Having achieved its target of a billion-dollar book in the small business segment, DBS Bank India now plans to double its exposure in three years, a senior banker said, underscoring the lender’s optimism around a sector that contributes nearly 30% to the gross domestic product (GDP) and is a significant job creator. “We are growing our SME (small and medium enterprise) book and we have added new products. Like startups, it is not only a lending business and there is a liability side of the business too," Rajat Verma, managing director and head of institutional banking at DBS Bank India said in an interview.

rain in Bengaluru disrupted operations at the airport and led to the diversion of nine flights to Chennai on Sunday, May 12, as per a Moneycontrol report. Bengaluru International Airport (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport, attributed the diversions to heavy rainfall and lightning in the area.

signal failure in neighbouring Thane on Monday morning, officials said. A Central Railway spokesperson said suburban services on all the railway lines in Thane failed because of some technical reasons at 9.16 am.

Mint had reported that Accenture, which earns twice as much as TCS in annual revenues, had taken a swipe at TCS’s digital offerings under Business 4.0, via its digital solutions platform, Accenture X.O. “Stop playing catch-up and start applying digital at the core of your business to reinvent for a new era of industry. Go beyond Industry 4.0: If you think Industry 4.0 is the epitome of industrial digitization—think again.

interview with Times Now/Telly Talk India, Hargit Singh said Gurucharan was with him on his birthday (father's) on April 21. "The next day, he was supposed to fly to Mumbai. He told me, 'mai aa jaunga. 1-2 din me aa jaunga [I will come back in 1 or 2 days]'.

Restaurants of all formats — from fine dining to casual dining and food aggregator platforms — saw a record number of diners on Mother's Day surpassing the bookings typically seen on New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day and even on regular Sundays,multiple restaurant owners told ET . EazyDiner, a table discovery, reservation, and payment platform that has over 15,000 restaurants listed on it, corroborated the trend. Kapil Chopra, founder, EazyDiner, said the bookings on its platform for May 12 were more than double of what it was last year-which was also a Sunday. The lunch and dinner bookings on the app were up 62% and 198%, respectively, he said, which pulled up the average occupancy across the restaurants to 92%. «Overall, it's an absolutely crazy day. It's 50% higher than New Year's Eve for us. It's a great day for Indians eating out in food and beverage,» Chopra told ET. The maximum growth this year is in Bengaluru, followed by Mumbai and Delhi, he said.

Mumbai, Actor Vicky Kaushal announced the wrap of the shoot on his upcoming film "Chhava", directed by Laxman Utekar of «Mimi» fame. «Chhava» is reportedly a periodic drama based on the life of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and is produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films. Kaushal, who headlines the film alongside Rashmika Mandanna, shared the movie update on his Instagram Stories on Saturday. In his post, the National Award winner described working on the movie as an «incredibly passionate and dramatic journey».

Mumbai, Actor Ashutosh Rana believes his acting career is still in the early stages, even though he has been a part of the industry for over three decades. Rana, who has received recognition for his work in films like «Dushman», «Sarfarosh», «Mulk», «Sonchiriya», «Pathaan» and «Fighter», said he is happy that the lines between mainstream and off-beat cinema has blurred today. «I feel there is a lot left in Ashutosh Rana. The actor in Ashutosh Rana is like a child who has just started walking and is taking baby steps. There is a lot to come. Why I think this way is because I started with films which were called off-beat cinema and that has become mainstream cinema now. »For the actors like me, it is a golden period," the actor, who is headlining the latest OTT show "Murder in Mahim", told PTI in an interview.

Mint analysis shows. On the flip side, the Congress’ vote share declined from 26% in 2009 to 15% and 18% in the following two elections. The analysis is based on constituencies in six of India’s largest cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru—which accounted for nearly 6% of all registered electors in the 2019 election.

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Mumbai: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said the country need not have to wait till September 2025 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not remain at the helm after June 4, when results of Lok Sabha polls will be declared. Tharoor's comments come a day after AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal claimed Modi is asking for votes for Home Minister Amit Shah, who will be his successor after Modi «retires» on turning 75 in September 2025. «A new government will come to power at the Centre in June. There is no need to wait till September 2025,» Tharoor said while responding to a query on Kejriwal's remarks. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the Thiruvananthapuram MP alleged Modi has lowered the standard of public discourse and the language being used by him is not good for the country.

Zomato and quick commerce platform Swiggy Instamart on Mother’s day surpassed record order volumes it witnessed on New Year's Eve. “Mother's Day, for the first time ever, is turning out to be a (much) higher volume day than New Year's Eve,” Zomato cofounder and chief executive Deepinder Goyal said in a post on X on Sunday.

palla. With our Insta reels overflowing with celebrities wearing the sari in their own individual style on ramps and at red carpet events, the garment continues to appeal to all generations, including those in their 20s. Earlier this week, actor Alia Bhatt wore a Sabyasachi sari to the Met Gala in New York.

Real estate markets in non-metros or Tier-2 cities continue to grow by leaps and bounds, in the process outperforming many metros in terms of investment and demand growth. This massive rise in real estate investment in non-metros can be attributed to various factors.

Mumbai-based Suraj Estate Developers Ltd, having specialisation in redevelopment projects, has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and full year ended March 24.

Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan have also raised doubts about Rohit's batting form and tactics. Sharing his concerns about Rohit Sharma's form in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pathan wrote, “Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma’s form is a big worry for Mumbai and Indians.

gold in the last one week has been -0.92% .whereas in the last month it has been 3.14%. The cost of silver is Rs.84470.0 per kg up by Rs.170.0 per kg. Gold Price Today in Delhi is ₹74103.0/10 grams.

light to moderate rainfall are likely to occur in the region on May 15. ALSO READ: Bengaluru rain: IMD issues yellow alert for heavy showers, thunderstorms; Check next week's weather forecast here Unseasonal rains brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat to Pune city and the surrounding areas on Friday afternoon. Lohegaon area in the city recorded the highest rainfall of 58 mm, while Wadgaonsherri and Shivajinagar recorded 37.5 mm and 28 mm of rain, respectively, till 5.30 pm, the IMD was quoted by PTI as saying.

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nitesh Rane on Saturday said Hindus in Palghar must vote for the party that will ensure their safety and asserted opting for the opposition INDI and MVA alliances was a «vote for love jihad and land jihad». Addressing a press conference, the Kankavli MLA attacked the Congress and claimed it was speaking the language of Pakistan in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. «Hindus are ready to take revenge for the brutal way sadhus were killed here,» he said in a reference to the April 16, 2020 incident in Gadchinchle village where two sadhus and their driver was lynched by a mob amid the coronavirus lockdown while they were travelling in a car from Mumbai to Surat. «Hindus in Palghar must vote for the party that will ensure their safety. If they vote for anyone else, then there is sure to be danger ahead,» said Rane, who is the BJP's joint observer for Palghar (ST) Lok Sabha seat. Attacking Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and the Congress, he said, «Voting for the opposition INDI alliance and Maha Vikas Aghadi is a vote for love jihad and land jihad. The Congress speaks the language of Pakistan. It even questioned the existence of Lord Ram.»

Flavours of summerClean simple flavours and refreshing ingredients— these are key to summer menus. Ladurée India has based its seasonal menu on both these aspects. The new selection features light bites, fresh salads and sweet treats.

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao's much-anticipated film 'Srikanth' released in theaters on Friday, marking a decent start at the Indian box office on its first day. Fans and critics alike have lauded Rajkummar's performance, with many calling it an 'award-winning' portrayal. According to early estimates from Sacnilk.com, the film has grossed over Rs 2.25 crore in India on its opening day.