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$6.5 billion sales in a week party begins on ecommerce street

Industry insiders said online shoppers–including a large chunk from smaller towns and cities–have been buying products with higher average selling price (ASP) with many opting for EMI payments. Some brands said they are worried about supply issues because the…

2024-10-11 01:08

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Dusshera and Durga Pooja today on October 11?

Bank holiday today on October 11: RBI has announced at least 15 bank holidays in October 2024 across states for religious, regional and cultural occassions this month.

2024-10-11 01:06

India deal lifts TCS Q2 revenue

CEO K Krithivasan cited “some signs of improvement, most notably in financial services in North America,” acknowledging that the “demand outlook continues to remain cautious”, on an analyst call after earnings were announced. A planned press conference was ca…

2024-10-11 00:54

Festive spirit moves Indians to travel more

Indian travellers are spending more on travel this festive season. They prefer longer stays. Domestic flight bookings have surged by 60%. International destinations like Thailand and Georgia see a 70-80% increase in bookings. Tier-2 city travels are up. Airfa…

2024-10-11 00:30

Mint Primer | Office leasing has rebounded: Will it aid the economy?

Office leasing is likely to see a historic high of 70 million sq. ft in 2024, across nine cities, surpassing the peak of 66.6 million sq. ft seen in 2019, as per estimates by property advisory CBRE India.

2024-10-11 00:00

Online marketplaces see $6.5 billion in sales during festive week

Online marketplaces achieved $6.5 billion in sales during the first week of festive sales, a 26% rise from last year. Mobile phones, electronics, and consumer durables were the top categories. Demand was especially strong among shoppers from smaller towns. Co…

2024-10-11 00:00

Ratan Tata leaves an unfulfilled dream behind: The Nano electric vehicle

In 2015, Tata thought about creating a low-cost EV, which gave birth to a product called the Neo EV. It was jointly developed by Jayem and Tata Group

2024-10-10 18:42

Tech Query: What is the outlook for Infibeam Avenues, HFCL, Oil India, NGL Fine-Chem?

Infibeam Avenues (₹29) faces a bearish outlook, with strong resistance at ₹34; if it falls below ₹22, it could drop further to ₹16, suggesting investors should consider exiting to mitigate losses. HFCL, currently at ₹121.70, is in a corrective phase after pea…

2024-11-02 12:12

Virat Kohli drops his hints of completing 20 years with RCB till 2027

Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to continue playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru till 2027, marking 20 years with the franchise. Kohli, retained for Rs 21 crore, aims to win an IPL title within this period. RCB head coach Andy Flower acknowledges Kohl…

2024-11-02 10:37

Watch: Akash Deep Sends Bails Flying To Dismiss NZ Captain, Fans Go Crazy

Opening the bowling, India pacer Akash Deep clean bowled New Zealand captain Tom Latham in the very first over.

2024-11-02 09:42