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Merchandise exports rose 24 per cent to $38.19 billion and imports rose 26.6 per cent to $58.26 billion in April 2022 compared to the same month last year. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Exports jump by 24% in April

Higher energy prices were one of the key factors for the higher exports

03 May 2022 11:32 PM

Cryptocurrency exchanges CoinSwitch Kuber and WazirX have disabled rupee deposits through United Payment Interface (UPI) for the purchase of cryptocurrency. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Crypto exchanges halt deposits through UPI

Cryptocurrency owners active on twitter asked for regulatory clarity on the issue

14 Apr 2022 12:19 AM

In e-commerce, online merchant, internet sales associate, marketing specialist and social media associate are the most sought out fresher roles. — Representational image/DC

Retail sector looks to hire freshers

The pandemic has created a new retail shopping experience which is leading to rise of jobs and opportunities for freshers and entrants

13 Dec 2021 9:31 AM

The gold demand in India is heavily dependent on bullion and doré imports. Bullion industry has developed over the last three decades in India with significant addition to organised refining capacity and an LBMA accredited refinery. — DC Image

Duties fail to make dent in gold imports

The duty benefits led to rapid expansion of refining capacity in India, with number of refineries growing from three in 2012 to 32 in 2020

10 Dec 2021 9:24 AM

Further demand revival is expected in the residential sector, with strong end-user interest aided by government impetus and incentives by developers ensuring buoyancy. Homebuyers’ preferences for bigger homes, better amenities and attractive pricing will keep them interested to seal the deals. — PTI

Housing prices to move up 5% in 2022: Report

While 2021 was mostly impacted by pandemic-induced volatility, 2022 may prove to be a more stable year for the sector

10 Dec 2021 9:22 AM

Ravi will also be the managing trustee of SOT and others will be trustees. The SOT was formed in 2006 as a private discretionary trust. As per reports, SOT owns close to a 30 per cent stake in the group's holding company Shriram Capital. — Representational image/By arrangement

Shriram Group puts succession plan in place

The board members have been appointed by Shriram Ownership Trust (SOT), which will function as the promoter group

01 Dec 2021 10:53 AM

A man works in a paddy field on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, Friday, Nov. 19. (AP Photo)

Rice exports to set new record this year

Rice exports rose an impressive 10.5 per cent between April and October over the record exports in FY21

19 Nov 2021 11:44 PM

During the year 2020-21, India’s exports included PPEs, N-95 and surgical masks, fabric for PPEs and masks. — Representational image/AFP

Technical textile usage made mandatory for govt depts

In January 2019, for the first time, India issued 207 HSN codes for technical textiles and in less than 2 years, it became a net exporter

06 Nov 2021 11:17 AM

The Cait said the massive shopping ended the slowdown in business that persisted for the past two years. Encouraged by Diwali sales, traders across the country are now gearing up for wedding season sales scheduled to start on November 14. — Representational image/PTI

Traders report Rs 1.25 L cr Diwali biz

Delhi alone did a business of about Rs 25,000 crore

06 Nov 2021 11:07 AM

Increasing maturity of gamers, comfort to pay online and UPI Integration in gaming apps are some of the factors supporting growth of paying users. — Representational image/DC

Gaming time up by 45% during pandemic

Monthly game downloads have increased by 50 per cent in the past one year

02 Nov 2021 9:06 AM

Hiring for technology professionals too has been happening as the industry too is embracing new age technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and augmented reality. — Representational image/By arrangement

Incremental hiring up in travel, hospitality

Revival in domestic travel to tourist spots has seen hiring of housekeeping staff, travel consultants, tour guides, visa consultants

01 Nov 2021 9:48 AM

The gold trade has been stocking the metal to take advantage of the price correction. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

9-month gold imports double of demand

In the first nine months of 2021, the country imported an aggregate of 778 tonnes of gold-more than double the demand of 360.2 tonnes

29 Oct 2021 7:46 AM

A doctor examines a man for the symptoms of mucormycosis at a government hospital in Mumbai, May 25, 2021. (Photo: AP/File)

Healthcare sees high attrition; staff suffer burnout, anxiety

In a survey by job portal Indeed, 92 per cent of the employers cited difficulty in attracting new talent

29 Oct 2021 7:41 AM

Future Coupons and the promoters have also filed an appeal before the court seeking to set aside the order, the company said. (Photo: PTI)

Future moves Delhi High Court, seeks stay of Singapore order

The company has appealed for staying and setting aside the operation of the October 21 order

28 Oct 2021 8:37 AM

Natural gas and coal prices are expected to remain at high levels through the start of 2022, finds the World Bank. (PTI/File Photo)

High energy prices hit industrial production, says World Bank

Industrial production in China and India has been negatively impacted by electricity shortages amidst insufficient electricity availability

25 Oct 2021 7:27 AM

The analysis found that the sales of smartphones have significantly jumped, with more and more discounts available on e-commerce platforms. — Representational image/DC

Festive smartphone sales to hit record

The highest-ever number is coming at a time when the global smartphone industry is facing component shortages

22 Oct 2021 7:17 AM

However, in the long-term, increasing income levels is a positive for gold demand. (Representational Image)

Changing saving habits a challenge to gold demand

Decreasing household savings is a challenge for gold demand in the shor- term

20 Oct 2021 9:15 AM

With vaccination picking up and the pandemic coming under control, revenge travel has caught up during the festive season. (Photo: AFP/File)

Air fares move up for leisure destinations

Recently, the government had removed the restrictions on airline capacities

19 Oct 2021 7:22 AM

Horizontals like Amazon and Flipkart contributed to 70 per cent of the overall fashion sales. (Photo: PTI/File)

Online shopper base grows 20 per cent in festive sales week

The first week of online festive sales from October 2 to 10 saw 23 per cent sales growth in 2021

18 Oct 2021 8:14 AM

The company plans to hire 45,000 college graduates this fiscal as compared to the earlier target of 35,000 set at the end of the June quarter. (Photo: PTI/File)

Infosys to hire 45,000 freshers, raises revenue guidance

The IT firm had acknowledged that rising attrition in the industry posed a near-term challenge

14 Oct 2021 7:56 AM

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