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salary increments in 2025, with hikes surpassing 10 per cent, according to a report by EY. The report highlighted that despite a slight moderation in salary growth across industries, the digital commerce sector will continue to offer competitive pay increases. It said «the e-commerce sector is expected to witness the highest salary increments, surpassing 10 per cent, driven by the rapid expansion of digital commerce, increased consumer spending and technological advancements».

MI, struggling with a 0-2 start to the season, will be hoping to secure their first win in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, KKR, the defending champions, are brimming with confidence after a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals. With both teams dealing with their share of injuries and form concerns, here’s a look at the likely playing XIs for the match and key predictions for your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Known for its batting-friendly surface, this venue has historically favored high-scoring encounters. However, bowlers who execute their plans well can still make an impact. Mumbai Indians have a solid record at Wankhede, having played 85 matches here, winning 51 and losing 33. Their highest total at this venue is 234, while their lowest is 87. On the other hand, KKR have struggled in Mumbai, winning only 5 out of 17 games. Their highest score at Wankhede is 202, whereas their lowest remains 67.

The match will be a pivotal moment for both teams, with Mumbai Indians looking for their first win after two consecutive losses, while Kolkata Knight Riders aim to carry forward their winning momentum from their recent victory over Rajasthan Royals. MI are hoping to bounce back after a dismal start to IPL 2025, with Jasprit Bumrah still recovering from an injury, while KKR look to continue their winning run with players like Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane expected to play key roles in the match.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Infosys wants its employees to think like entrepreneurs. But so far, it’s mostly the senior staff stepping up.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. By its own estimate, the Indian government expects the economy to close 2024-25 with an expansion of 6.4%. That would make India one of the fastest-growing economies, but it’s still some way from maximising its unique demographic moment.

Government sources told TOI that ministries pitching for new sectors under the PLI scheme have been asked to go back to the drawing board and revise their proposals with a 360-degree perspective. Footwear, toys, textiles, and speciality chemicals were among the sectors seeking inclusion under the scheme, which aims to build a large domestic production base to cater to both local and export markets.

Income Tax Department. The taxmen are seeking verification of the previous-year claims filed in the Income Tax Returns (ITR). If, however, the taxpayer has made a mistake and wants to rectify the tax returns for earlier years, they have until March 31 to submit an updated-and rectified-ITR to account for the gap. ET explains below what the relevant TDS provisions entail, and what a taxpayer should do when served a notice.

Rajasthan Royals leg-break spinner Wanindu Hasaranga entered an exclusive club after bagging a four-wicket haul against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Hasaranga singlehandedly broke the backbone of Chennai's attempt to chase down 183 on Guwahati's surface. He tore CSK's batting order apart by cleaning up Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. He ended his full bowling quota of four overs with searing figures of 4/35 and became just the third spinner to register a four-wicket haul against Chennai in the cash-rich league. Former ball tweaker Harbhajan Singh was the first to script the feat to his name after dazzling for Mumbai Indians and claiming 5/18 against the five-time champions in 2011.

NDRF) team has begun rescue operations under Operation Brahma at the U hla thein monastery, where around 170 monks are still stuck, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday. The Army team will visit the hospital site on Monday and will setup their Medical Services on Tuesday. The NDRF are also trying to get the NDRF team deployed at the Sky Villa (where four towers of 11 storeys each have collapsed). The towers have several foreigners. The relief material (arriving tomorrow) will also be given to the Secretary General of state Mahanayak Committee (2nd highest of the Committee in Myanmar) where around 2,000 monks are sitting outside the monastery. The monks are not injured, but they have nowhere to go and have no basic amenities. Teams will also be deployed to the Mandalay Palace, Maha Muni Pagoda, MIIT, and other such places where substantial damage has occurred. The teams are providing assistance to members of Indian community for their stay and food. Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under rubble, CNN reported.

IAS officers if they fail to file their property details within the prescribed time limit. Ninety-one Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers did not file their immovable property returns (IPRs) in 2024 and 73 the year before, according to 145th report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on the Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The report was tabled in Parliament on March 27. Vigilance clearance, mandatory to join certain posts, was denied to 15 IAS officers in 2023, 12 in 2022 and 14 in 2021, due to non-filing of IPRs for respective years. The panel recommended that a centralised compliance monitoring mechanism may be established to ensure timely filing of IPRs by all IAS officers. «This mechanism should involve creation of a dedicated task force within the department responsible for tracking and filing status of all officers. Additionally, the committee proposes to introduce penalties or corrective actions for non-compliance, including automatic escalation procedures for officers who fail to file their IPRs despite reminders,» the report said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Cybersecurity startups in India have attracted capital in the past couple of months, indicating that the sector might be on its way to maturing, led by the growth of new threats brought about by advancements in artificial intelligence. In addition, foreign cybersecurity firms are opening shop here or expanding their offerings in a market that is poised for growth.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Music labels in India are stepping up their crackdown on the unlicensed use of songs they own, especially by brands and influencers on social media and in advertisements. The Delhi High Court recently issued an interim order against One8 Commune, Virat Kohli’s restaurant chain, barring it from playing songs copyrighted by Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) without a valid licence.

As we step into FY26, consumption may emerge as one of the hottest investment themes due to lowering of interest rates and income tax rate cuts, says Viraj Gandhi, CEO, SAMCO Mutual Fund. In this chat with ET Markets, he also talks about 2 other promising sectors — private sector banks and pharma. Edited excerpts:

The report highlighted that the number of companies with a market cap of over Rs 1 lakh crore increased significantly between FY02 and FY24, with their share of the total market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies rising from nearly 18 per cent to over 60 per cent.

Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist at Zoho, recently commented on young students leaving home for higher education, stating that they end up paying more without acquiring valuable real-world skills. Vembu's comment was in reply to American investor Nate Fischer, who advocated for a decentralized US education system, the business tycoon lamented how young people are pushed into the rat race, forced to leave their families, spend a fortune on education, and gain little to no real-world skills. «He makes very important points about the higher education rat race and the chase for credentials where young people go far from home, pay ever more to stay ever longer in higher education, all too often without even gaining useful real world skills. He proposes solutions that are based on local institutions, in the American context,» said Vembu. «In the Indian context, I fundamentally believe we have to revive our rural areas to revive our civilisation and that means being able to retain and nurture talent locally. We invest a lot of time and resources trying to ensure young people can stay near home and still have a decent economic future while being close to their families and their roots,» added Vembu.

foreign investment, the recent launch of the Investment Friendliness Index in the Union Budget 2025 marks a pivotal shift in the country’s economic framework. This initiative aims to enhance both competitive and cooperative federalism, making states more attractive to domestic and international investors. The Investment Friendliness Index is more than just a ratings system—it evaluates and ranks Indian states based on their investment potential. By fostering healthy competition, it encourages states to reassess and refine their regulatory frameworks, spurring an influx of private investment. For financial institutions like HDFC Securities, the index serves as a valuable guide for navigating the investment landscape and identifying promising regions.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been making headlines for his lower-than-usual batting order in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. While fans have been left puzzled by his late entries, head coach Stephen Fleming has revealed that the 43-year-old is carefully managing his body, particularly after undergoing knee surgery in 2023. The five-time champions have not been having a great tournament so far, with two losses in three games already. As for Dhoni's batting position, CSK coach Stephen Fleming has finally answered the question on everyone's mind. “Yeah, it's a time thing,” Fleming told reporters. “MS judges it. His body is, his knees aren't what they used to be and he's moving okay but there's still an attrition aspect to it.” Also Read: Jake Fraser-McGurk takes a stunning catch at the boundary line to end Aniket Verma's brilliant knock

Donald Trump has launched a volley of tariffs impacting allies and adversaries this year, promising «Liberation Day» on Wednesday with action targeting countries that have persistent trade gaps with his country.

Excitel, a Delhi-based home broadband provider, is gearing up to transform India’s cable TV households into fiber broadband users by replacing traditional set-top boxes with Android-enabled IPTV boxes. The company aims to onboard 2 million new users in 18 months through this hybrid model. “We want to replace legacy cable TV boxes with Android boxes and give users OTT, YouTube and live channels, all at the same price they pay today,” said Vivek Raina, CEO and co-founder of Excitel. “The user gets more, the cable operator runs just one network, and we grow faster without laying new fiber ourselves.” IPTV, or Internet Protocol Television, is a method of delivering television content over the internet offering an alternative to traditional cable or satellite TV. India’s largest telecom company Bharti Airtel also rolled out IPTV across 2000 cities last week.