Brookfield Properties Celebrates Women’s Voices as a Key Driver of Workplace and Business Growth

Workplaces thrive when diverse voices shape their culture, drive innovation, and fuel success. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of women, Brookfield Properties marked International Women’s Day with #ShotAtBrookfieldProperties—a campaign by the women, for the women, to the women.   Brookfield Properties Celebrates Women’s Voices as a […]

Economy

India’s industrial production growth likely at 3.7% in January: Union Bank of India

India’s industrial production, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), is likely to surge to 3.7 per cent year-on-year in January 2025, up from 3.2 per cent in December 2024, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report attributed this improvement to an overall rise in industrial activity. However, the report […]

Economy

Maharashtra’s economy to grow at 7.3% in 2024-25, outpacing national growth rate

As per the Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2024-25 released today, Maharashtra’s economy is projected to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2024-25, surpassing the 6.5 per cent growth rate expected for the Indian economy, according to advance estimates. The state’s real Gross State Value Added (GSVA) for key sectors indicates strong growth in agriculture and […]

Economy

Lowering trade barriers in sectors with relatively high female employment can boost economic growth: Exim Bank study

Lowering trade barriers in sectors with relatively high female employment can significantly boost economic growth and welfare, according to a study on female labour force participation in export-intensive sectors by the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank). The study “Trade as a Tool for Economic Empowerment of Women: An Indian Perspective” assessed that a 1 […]

Economy

NPS AUM growth moderates to 20.3% as of March 1 amid equity market contraction

The growth of assets under management (AUM) in the National Pension System (NPS) has moderated to 20.3 per cent year-on-year, reaching ₹13.83 lakh crore as of March 1, latest PFRDA data showed. This slowdown comes amid a further decline in equity benchmarks in the second half of February, weighing on overall market-linked returns. Of the […]

Worried about salary increment amidst companies ‘muted revenue growth’? Here is what Deloitte India report said

As companies in India grapple with both global and local challenges, Companies are facing dilemma between- manage compensation budgets and salary increases in 2025 or focus on cost overrun. According to Deloitte India’s Talent Outlook 2025 report, the average salary increment for the coming year is expected to be 8.8%, slightly lower than the 9.0% […]

A Step Towards Growth, Bharat Bank Ties up with Shriram Life Insurance Co.: Chairman Suryakant Jaya Suvarna

Bharat Co-operative Bank Mumbai Ltd., has entered into a tie up with M/s. Shriram Life Insurance Co. Ltd., for its Life Insurance Products in an event held at The Westin Mumbai Garden City on 01/03/2025. Chairman of Bharat Bank Mr. Suryakant Jaya Suvarna inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp.   The event […]

Payoneer and Aspire For Her Launch SheExports Season 2 is Powering Women Entrepreneurs’ Global Growth

Aspire For Her, a community-driven organization focused on increasing women’s workforce participation, has partnered with Payoneer, the financial technology company empowering the world’s small and medium-sized businesses to transact, do business, and grow globally to launch SheExports Season 2, an accelerator program to empower women-led service businesses to successfully expand into international markets. The program […]

European central bank cuts interest rates amid looming trade war, growth concern

European Central Bank (Photo-AP) The European central bank (ECB) reduced interest rates by 25 basis point on Thursday, aiming to stimulate economic activity as the eurozone grapples with sluggish growth. This move, which lowers borrowing costs for both consumers and businesses, comes amid mounting concerns about the impact of potential trade conflicts with the US […]