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LPL is boosting its presence in the Northeast yet again as a former Lincoln team joins its ranks in Connecticut.

workspace provider Incuspaze, has leased 115,000 sq ft in Bangalore’s Whitefield. “With our ongoing expansion in Bangalore and our plans for Chennai and Hyderabad, we are committed to providing tailored workspace solutions that support the diverse needs of our clients,” said said Sanjay Choudhary, founder and CEO of Incuspaze. Incuspaze is set to expand its portfolio in southern India, with ORR micro market in Bangalore and further entering key markets in Chennai and Hyderabad. As part of its growth plan, the company is targeting over 2 million square feet of workspace take-up over the next two years.

IT sector undergoes significant transformations, India remains a pivotal hub for talent, adeptly navigating the tectonic shifts shaping the industry. In the June quarter alone, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 5,452 employees, pushing its total headcount to 606,998. The company plans to hire approximately 40,000 freshers in the current financial year, continuing its robust recruitment drive. Milind Lakkad, TCS's CHRO, underscored India's enduring appeal for talent amidst diverse skill requirements and geopolitical challenges elsewhere. «India is the destination for talent, and that is not going to change in the near future,» Lakkad affirmed. He emphasized TCS's initiatives to bridge academia-industry gaps through extensive reskilling and upskilling programs, uniquely positioned at scale. «I am very confident about a positive way forward for Indian talent,» Lakkad added, optimistic about future achievements.

Raymond Lifestyle (RLL), the demerged entity of the ₹9,286-crore conglomerate Raymond, has appointed some top executives of India Inc as independent directors ahead of a possible listing next month. Vineet Nayar, former chief executive of HCL Technologies, GC Chaturvedi, former chairman of ICICI, Anisha Motwani, board member of Abbott, and Raymond director Dinesh Lal have been appointed as independent directors. The appointments were made earlier this month, people aware of the development told ET.

One of the major steps taken by many tech companies is building diversity initiatives to have an inclusive workforce. In fact, a recent Foundit report said the tech sector was among the top industries that showed the maximum spike in diversity job postings. However, the 2024 Compensation and Benefits Survey by ANSR and Talent500 reveals that 65% of respondents think there is a significant gender-based pay gap, with 56% noting disparities of at least 25% in compensation levels across different roles.

Nischa Shah's career shift began in 2022, where she worked as an investment banker in London, earning $256,000 annually at Credit Agricole. Despite financial success, Shah felt unfulfilled, lacking both challenge and intellectual stimulation in her role. «I wanted to find a way to help other people whilst getting paid for it, and what I was doing in banking was helping corporations, sovereign governments,» Shah explained in an interview with CNBC. In January 2023, Shah took a bold leap, leaving her lucrative banking career to pursue YouTube full-time. Her decision stemmed from a desire to explore personal finance education and empower others through digital content.

Delta Air Lines is changing its employee uniform policy following a passenger’s outrage over two flight attendants photographed wearing Palestinian pins

Since childhood, Anant Ambani has been enchanted by the animal kingdom. In a widely viral Instagram reel by @vantarareliancefoundation, Nita Ambani, Anant's mother, recalls a sweet incident that shows Anant’s obsession with animals.

Vienna visit, and lauded the ties shared by India and Austria. In a post shared on X, PM Modi posted a video depicting his engagements that took place in Austria during his 2-day long visit to the European nation, and wrote «May the India-Austria friendship scale new heights of progress!» «Highlights from a special visit.» he wrote sharing glimpses of the visit.

The Ambani family, known for their influence and connections across various sectors, extended invitations to a wide list of decisionmakers from political parties. The attendance of the diverse guests is a symbol of goodwill, transcending diverse political ideologies in a country known for its vibrant yet often contentious political landscape. The guest list reads like a who's who of Indian politics.

A father-daughter wealth planning pair are breaking away from Edward Jones to start their own independent practice in Mississippi.

The public offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein about 50% of the issue is reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 35% for retail investors, and 15% for non-institutional investors.

Blockchain Life 2024, one of the world’s leading events in web3, cryptocurrencies and mining sphere, today announced the first wave of its esteemed speaker lineup for the 13th edition of the event. Bringing together over the 10,000 most influential figures from all over the world on October 22-23, the Blockchain Life 2024 promises to deliver powerful insights on making money during the current Bull Run.

Tata Motors' leadership in the SUV segment. From introducing India's first-ever SUV, the Tata Sierra, in 1991 to unveiling groundbreaking innovations like the compact SUV concept Nexon at the 2014 Auto Expo, Tata Motors has continually redefined the SUV category.

Allied Blenders and Distillers listed on the exchanges on Tuesday with a premium of 14%. The stock debuted at Rs 320 on NSE as against an offer price of Rs 281. The IPO, which was a combination of fresh equity sale of Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.77 crore shares, was subscribed over 20 times at close.

Alphacorp has entered into a joint venture to develop a luxury residential project in Gurgaon, with an investment of Rs 350 crore. The company will develop 500,000 sq ft on two 2 land parcels — one 2.38 acre and another 2.36 acre. There will be 29-floors and the company will develop 200 units, expecting a revenue of Rs 600 crore.

Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund has announced the launch of Bajaj Finserv Savings+ facility. This facility will be an innovative product aimed at helping retail investors with a smarter way to manage their idle money in their savings account. The facility allows investors to identify surplus cash in their savings accounts and invest the same in Bajaj Finserv Liquid Fund and Bajaj Finserv Overnight Fund, offering competitive returns and the convenience of liquidity. In comparison to traditional savings accounts, liquid funds have delivered an impressive 7.17% return between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. This return is higher than the average savings account interest rate. Through this facility, investors can also enjoy T+1 day liquidity (with an option of instant redemption of Rs 50,000 or 90% of invested value whichever is lower, within minutes).

hotel chains are rushing to India’s Northeast—home to natural beauty, rich flora and fauna and diverse culture—to capture a fast-growing market for leisure and business travel. Estimates shared by JLL with ET showed a sharp rise in branded new hotel signings in the Northeast in 2023 with about 1,230 keys signed, up from around 449 keys signed in 2022. Guwahati—considered as the ‘Gateway to the Northeast’—was the most active market, with 1100 keys signed since 2018, followed by Gangtok at 690 keys and Shillong at 280 keys.

Indian tourists and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting the UAE, providing them with a seamless and secure method to make transactions using UPI, as announced by NPCI International. Network International is a leading facilitator of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The company operates a network of over 200,000 point-of-sale (POS) terminals, which serve more than 60,000 merchants in diverse sectors such as retail, hospitality, transport, and supermarkets. This wide-ranging network will now support UPI payments, offering Indian visitors a familiar and convenient payment method while abroad. The rollout of UPI acceptance will be progressive, eventually covering a broad spectrum of establishments. These will include retail stores, dining outlets, and various tourist and leisure attractions, notably popular destinations like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates. This phased implementation aims to ensure a smooth transition and widespread availability of UPI payment options across the UAE.

Master of Science in Data Science (MSc DS) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA). These degree programmes are UGC Entitled and will include online classes by the esteemed VIT faculty, along with pre-recorded sessions. VIT offers these online degree programmes to empower learners with the latest knowledge and skills without interrupting their ongoing careers.

Rescuers assisted by divers from Nepal's security forces on Saturday resumed the search for over 50 people, including seven Indians, still missing after two passenger buses were swept away by a mudslide into a rain-swollen river in the Himalayan nation. The two buses carrying 54 passengers went missing in the Trishuli River in the landslides at the Simaltal area along the Narayanghat-Mugling road in Chitwan district. Earlier, it was reported that there were more than 60 people on board the two buses. The Nepali Army, Nepal Police and armed police personnel along with deep divers are being mobilised to resume the search operation, according to the Nepal Police.