India’s unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and older saw a slight increase to 5.1 per cent in March 2026, primarily driven by a notable rise in joblessness within urban areas, as revealed by the latest government data. Illustration: Uttam
Branded hotel ownership and asset management platform Samhi Hotels Ltd on Wednesday (April 15) said it has signed a long-term lease/sub-lease agreement for a 162-room upscale hotel project in Noida through its wholly owned subsidiary, SAMHI Skyline Private Ltd. The
The crude oil prices have remained above $90-100 per barrel for over one and a half months now as the conflict in the Middle East has impacted supply following the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This has cast a
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges the adoption of artificial intelligence for good governance, emphasising its role in empowering governments and fostering an inclusive and efficient ‘Viksit Bharat’ in India. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Key Points Vice President Radhakrishnan advocates for embracing
Paytm achieves a significant milestone, transitioning to majority Indian ownership as domestic investors increase their stake, signaling strong confidence in the company’s financial performance and future growth potential. Key Points Paytm has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company, with
Indian insurance companies are set to experience a dip in profitability during the January-March quarter of FY26, primarily driven by the rationalisation of goods and services tax on retail life and health policies, which has resulted in a loss of
Cognizant’s Technoverse Hackathon 2026 is set to empower over 20,000 engineering students across India with AI skills, fostering innovation and addressing real-world industry challenges. IMAGE: Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Cognizant launches Technoverse Hackathon 2026, a national platform for engineering
India’s retail trading activity moderated in FY26, with the number of active clients on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) declining 7% year-on-year. Active client accounts fell from 4.92 crore in March 2025 to 4.57 crore in March 2026, a drop
Crude oil prices, which have been reacting sharply to ongoing developments in West Asia, cooled off on Tuesday, 14 April, as expectations rose over a possible second round of talks between the US and Iran to end the month-long war.
Indian state-owned oil marketing companies are facing significant losses on petrol and diesel sales, with a potential fuel price hike on the horizon following upcoming state elections, as global crude oil prices continue to impact their financial stability. Photograph: ANI
