Consumer tech expansion: Philips to widen India portfolio with global products; focus on male grooming, mother and child care

Philips India is set to broaden its footprint in the domestic market by introducing more global product lines and strengthening its offerings in male grooming and mother and child care, responding to rising consumer demand for premium personal care products.The company, which recently rolled out its rechargeable intimate skin-protect grooming product, OneBlade, aimed at Gen […]

BGMI Showdown 2025 Grand Finale: Day 2 Brings Intense Battles as Teams Push Toward INR 1 Crore Prize Pool and Global Championship Slot

Business Wire India Day 2 of the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025 Grand Finale in Hyderabad delivered electrifying performances, with the leaderboard witnessing dramatic shifts as teams edged closer to the coveted title. With just one day left, every squad is leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of the INR 1 Crore prize pool, a […]

India poised to drive one-fifth of global GDP growth; resilient to external shocks: Shaktikanta Das

India is expected to contribute about 20% of global GDP growth, underpinned by strong domestic demand and prudent macroeconomic and financial sector policies that have helped it withstand external shocks, Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said on Saturday.Addressing the 85th Kale Memorial Lecture on “Indian Economy in a changing global order” […]

6G push: Bharat 6G Alliance joins 9 global bodies to sign Delhi Declaration; promotes secure and inclusive ecosystem

Government-backed Bharat 6G Alliance, along with nine international organisations, has signed the Delhi Declaration, endorsing principles for the 6G ecosystem that include making it secure, open, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable by design. The announcement was made at the International Bharat 6G Symposium 2025, held during India Mobile Congress 2025.“As 6G research accelerates worldwide, this declaration […]

Chandigarh University Becomes 1st Indian Varsity to Bag Global PATA Best Sustainability Initiative Award

Chandigarh University’s Student Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), world’s largest travel promotional organization, has received the “PATA Best Sustainability Initiative Award” for its exemplary efforts in promoting sustainability and social responsibility.   Chandigarh University Registrar along with students after receiving Global PATA Award […]

Economy

Ripple effects of tariffs: How US duties on Indian seafood expose the fragility of global trade

The notion that the US can easily substitute Indian seafood with imports from other countries like Ecuador, Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam is misleading. | Photo Credit: C.V.Subrahmanyam The imposition of a 50 per cent tariff by the US on Indian seafood exports, particularly shrimp, has laid bare the fragile complexities of global trade. While on […]

Gold rate today: Futures rise Rs 527 to Rs 1.21 lakh/10g; silver gains on global rally & Fed rate hopes

Gold rate today: Gold futures advanced Rs 527 to Rs 1,21,020 per 10 grams in domestic trade on Friday, tracking a firm trend in global markets as investors widened bets on expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for December delivery gained 0.44%, after retreating from […]

BGMI Showdown 2025 Grand Finale Kicks off in Hyderabad: 16 Teams Battle for Global Championship Slot and Rs. 1 Crore Prize Pool

Business Wire India India’s Top 16 Teams battle for a Rs. 1 Crore prize pool Champion to earn a direct slot at the Global Championship Top 8 squads to qualify for the BGMI International Cup (BMIC)   The stage is set as the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025 Grand Finale began today in Hyderabad, bringing together […]

Silver rate today: Prices soar Rs 8,500 to Rs 1.71 lakh/kg in Delhi; tight global supply fuels rally

Silver rate today: Silver prices surged sharply in Delhi on Friday, jumping Rs 8,500 to close at a record Rs 1,71,500 per kilogram, driven by robust safe-haven demand and ongoing supply constraints in global markets.The All India Sarafa Association reported that silver had closed at Rs 1,63,000 per kilogram on Thursday. Over the past three […]