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The near-term outlook of the global economy is being shaped by trade-related policies of major economies amid slowing pace of disinflation and these policies could stoke inflation, engender tighter financial conditions, and heighten market turbulence, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials said in the February edition of RBI Bulletin released on Wednesday. “A strong dollar, driven by U.S. economic resilience and trade policy pivots, could exacerbate capital outflows from emerging economies, push risk premiums higher, and intensify external vulnerabilities,” they said in the article ‘State of the Economy’. The ‘last mile’ of disinflation may become more challenging in such an environment,…
“Hair wash, massage and eyebrows,” instructs Mary Lee, speaking to her assistant. Immediately, products are plucked off shelves, the air conditioner is turned on and curtains are drawn. Work begins. “They are all my regulars,” she says, pointing inside. “Can’t tell you how long I can talk to you. This is a busy time for me,” she says, but sits down for a conversation much longer than anticipated. Rose Beauty Parlour behind the busy Vannanthurai bus stop in Besant Nagar, has a no-nonsense yet generous personality that it has borrowed from its owner. The single-room parlour partitioned by sliding doors,…
Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: PRASHANT NAKWE President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Charanjot Singh Nanda, in an interaction with journalists on Wednesday said tax audits are among the core expertise of chartered accountants and emphasised about maintaining their forte. This is in context of company secretaries’ body the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) recently seeking inclusion of company secretaries into the definition of ‘accountant’ into the proposed new Income Tax Bill, 2025. Mr. Singh apprised the decision on the way forward would be taken by the coordination committee of the…
Adithi Ganeshan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For 23-year-old Adithi Ganeshan, inspiration is rooted in heritage and tradition. “It could be a small annapakshi on a suryapalakai, athangudi tiles, or the carvings on the Burma teak pillars in Karaikudi. As much as I have travelled, I have also remained rooted to my culture, and love going back to my ancestral home,” she says. The young jewellery designer and entrepreneur brings together culture and the contemporary in her newly launched brand Thamalli, a bespoke high fine jewellery line that celebrates rare gemstones and craftsmanship. “Many of these rare gemstones from across the world are…
MUMBAI Mahindra Group and Anduril Industries, an American technology company that specialises in autonomous systems, have entered into an alliance for co-developing and co-producing Autonomous Maritime Systems, advanced AI-enabled Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) technologies and Command and Control (C2) software. The collaboration seeks to strengthen regional security by deploying next-generation autonomous solutions and enhancing capabilities for maritime operations, Mahindra Group said in a statement.“The partnership focuses on developing modular Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that can be rapidly deployed for Security, Surveillance, Survey, and Reconnaissance missions, significantly enhancing underwater operational capabilities,” it said.It also aims to develop advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems…
Fehroza ’24 flaunts high-grade crystals, pearls and mukaish work, alongside signature mirror and gota detailing | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Just in time for the festive season, shoe brand NEEDLEDUST has renewed its association with designer Abhinav Mishra, expanding the horizons of their collaborative pursuits. An extension of their NEEDLEDUST X Abhinav Mishra collection of footwear and handbags, which began a year ago, their new collection called Fehroza ’24 encapsulates four different edits — Pearls Collection, Crystal Collection, Kaalbeliya, and Mehzabeen — comprising over 40 exclusive designs for both men and women, featuring juttis, mules, heels, wedges and embellished purses.…
L&T Chairman & MD SN Subrahmanyan says slowing migration within the country is worrisome for companies like his looking for labourers. Is migration within the country slowing? Why? And how have average wages improved in the past few years?Script & Presentation: K. Bharat KumarVideography: Thamodharan BEditing: Shibu Narayan Published – February 19, 2025 09:26 pm IST Source link
Rhea Singha after she was crowned as the Miss Universe India 2024, in Jaipur, Sunday night, Sept. 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Rhea Singha has been crowned Miss Universe India 2024, and she will now represent India at the global Miss Universe 2024 pageant. The grand finale of Miss Universe India 2024 was held on Sunday in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The event was filled with excitement, with Rhea emerging as the winner and taking home the prestigious title. After her big win, Rhea couldn’t contain her happiness. Speaking to ANI with a bright smile, she shared, “Today I won the…
In the last eight trading days, the BSE benchmark tanked 2,644.6 points or 3.36%, and the Nifty slumped 810 points or 3.41%. File | Photo Credit: PTI Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (February 17, 2025) as persistent foreign fund outflows from the Indian equity markets and slowdown in corporate earnings continued to hurt investors’ sentiment.The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex dropped 297.8 points to 75,641.41 in opening trade. The NSE Nifty declined 119.35 points to 22,809.90.Later, both the benchmark indices fell further. The BSE bellwether gauge traded 476.70 points lower at 75,470.18, while the Nifty…
A sari from the Garland collection Sanjay Garg is no stranger to Koyambedu flower market. It is a place he frequents during his visits to Chennai. He loves flowers, jasmine being his favourite. Little wonder that his store in Chennai — that he launched in 2022 — is called Malligai. The inspirationAnd now, the Koyambedu flower market is the inspiration for his Raw Mango Festive 2024 collection titled Garland. “I like to pick my own flowers,” says the designer, who spent the morning buying flowers from the market for his show. He then wandered around the “mandi” at 6 am,…