Economy

Diwali, supply disruptions boost Asia refining margins for 2nd consecutive month in October

Refining margins in Asia rose for the second consecutive month in October 2025 on account of Diwali festivities in India coupled with product supply disruptions and uncertainty over Russian product flows as well as heavy refinery maintenance in the Northern hemisphere. According to OPEC’s monthly oil market report, Singapore’s refining margins against Oman rose for […]

Another AI boost for Andhra! Ambani’s Reliance announces 1 GW data centre; soon after Google’s investment

Andhra Pradesh is set to see another major AI boost, months after Google announced its AI data centre investment. This time, Reliance Industries has announced setting up a 1 GW AI-focused data centre in the south Indian state. The upcoming Reliance facility will be built as a modular unit equipped with graphic processing units, tensor […]

Study finds brain may remember best when tired, suggesting fatigue can boost learning

Turns out, your brain might actually remember things better when it’s running low on energy. Researchers at Japan’s Tohoku University say memory formation doesn’t stay the same all day; it moves on a kind of internal clock. Their study found that fatigue, instead of slowing the mind, might actually help it form stronger long-term memories. […]

Mumbai nutritionist with 16 years of experience shares top 5 superfoods to boost immunity in winter: Carrots, oranges

Boost your immune system, mood, and weight loss efforts with powerfu and tasty superfoods from the winter season. Whether it’s a juicy oranges or some sesame seeds in your laddus, sabzis and salad, you could be reaping the benefits of the colder months with healthy foods on offer. Also read | Winter weight loss tips […]

Economy

Renewable energy financing sees a boost with outstanding loans up 2x y-o-y as of September

The growth significantly outpaces the rate of growth in other priority sectors like agriculture, MSMEs and Housing | Photo Credit: REUTERS Indian banks are bullish on India’s renewable energy (RE) sector with loans outstanding to the sector as of September, more than doubling year-on-year (y-o-y). Data from RBI shows that the outstanding credit to the […]

$100 billion trade target by 2030: India, Russia discuss ways to boost bilateral ties; marine and pharma products in focus

AI image used for representative purposes India has urged Russia to expedite the approval of domestic establishments and registration of marine and pharmaceutical products to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.During his visit to Moscow, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities for expanding trade and proposed measures to improve market access, the commerce ministry said in […]

GST cuts ignite car sales boom! Automakers plan to ramp up output by 40%; aim to boost supply, cut wait times

India’s top car makers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors, are gearing up to expand production by 20–40% in the coming months. The ramp up comes after a sharp revival in vehicle demand following the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts. Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest carmaker, plans to produce over 200,000 […]

You won’t believe how these 9 twisting yoga poses can transform your body and boost weight loss, says yoga expert

Yoga is one of the most effective ways to stay fit, flexible, and centered, but let uss admit it, doing the same sequence every day can sometimes feel repetitive. And on those days when motivation dips, skipping practice can be tempting. Instead, why not make your yoga routine a little more exciting? Try adding twisting […]

Neuroscientist says writing a letter to your future self can boost happiness and improve mental health

Updated on: Nov 13, 2025 10:00 am IST Neuroscientist Erin Clabough says writing letters to your future self gives you the chance to assess if your current values align with future. A letter to your future self can improve your mental health and make you happy, says Erin Clabough, a neuroscientist, author and professor of […]

Banking push: FinMin asks PSBs to boost MSME, farm credit; focus on deposits, asset quality and AI-led innovation

The finance ministry has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to ramp up lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the agriculture sector while maintaining healthy growth in low-cost deposits and ensuring strong risk management, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.Chairing a performance review meeting with bank chiefs, Department of Financial Services […]