Lenskart is gearing up for a landmark moment as the eyewear brand heads to Dalal Street later this week with its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO).The issue will open for public subscription on October 31 and remain available until November 4, with the anchor investor round set for October 30, ET reported.The company intends to…
This Diwali, consumers have shown growing enthusiasm for premium electronics, spending on costlier smartphones, large-screen TVs, and high-end home appliances. From Navratri through the festival of lights, sales of smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 reached an all-time high, while 43-inch televisions surpassed the long-favourite 32-inch models for the first time, according to industry analysts and…
File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that Washington and Beijing have reached a “very substantial framework” that would prevent the US from imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese goods and allow for a deferral of China’s rare earths export controls, as per news agency Reuters. The development…
A majority of executive-level appointments in India’s manufacturing sector over the past year were external hires, reflecting companies’ preference to bring in fresh leadership rather than promote from within, a report by CIEL HR Services revealed.The analysis, based on a combination of publicly available sources including professional networking platforms, press releases and verified databases, found…
The brother’s success in the case stemmed from providing comprehensive documentary proof. (AI image) Gifts received from relatives and friends can sometimes land you in the income tax net. One such case was of a Mr. Maheshwari from Agra, who had to prove the genuineness of Rs 10 lakh received as cash from his sisters.According…
India’s alcoholic beverage industry has seen strong sales during the festive season, with the premium spirits category driving growth, and expects an upswing of 10-20 per cent in the October-December period.As per news agency PTI, Radico Khaitan COO Amar Sinha said, “We have witnessed a highly encouraging festive season, with strong uptake across our premium…
File photo: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and PM Modi Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday said that Asean’s partnership with India continues to be a “force for stability and mutual prosperity”, as both sides push to finalise the Asean–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) by the end of this year.Speaking at the India–Asean annual…
Moving halfway across the world at 19 might make one feel alone, uncertain, and homesick. But that’s how Money Singh’s story in America began, which took him from being a depressed teen to owning multiple businesses in the US. Recalling his early days in San Francisco after leaving Punjab in 2006, Singh said, “I was…
The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to recruit around 3,500 officers to strengthen its operations and improve service delivery across the country.SBI deputy managing director (HR) and chief development officer Kishore Kumar Poludasu was quoted by news agency PTI as saying that the bank has already recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) in June…
Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to project calm and control after US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian imports by another 10%. The escalation, triggered by a provincial TV ad during the World Series, has reignited the trade tensions that Carney had hoped to cool. The big picture The US and Canada are…
