Mumbai: Microfinance lenders showed early signs of stabilisation in the March 2026 quarter, even as the industry’s portfolio shrank sharply from a year earlier and legacy stress continued to build, according to the latest MFI Pulse Report brought out by Equifax and SIDBI.The sector’s total portfolio outstanding stood at Rs 2,77,053 crore as of March…
In India’s premium dining scene, the priciest foods are often ordinary. They are ingredients that travel far, demand painstaking harvesting, or carry a luxury story that makes them as much status symbols as meals. From spices pulled by hand from a flower to seafood matured over decades, these dishes and garnishes sit at the top…
A man seen crying while meeting Imtiaz Ali and Vedang Raina at a ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ screening was accused of being paid for promotion. Dushyant Arora, a lawyer, denied the claims and revealed he had recently lost his grandmother to Alzheimer’s, the same condition depicted in the film. Imtiaz Ali‘s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ has moved…
GIFT City is also witnessing growing activity as an increasing number of fintech firms seek licences there to broaden their participation in cross-border financial transactions. (AI image) Looking to invest in US stocks? Leading Indian new-age brokerages, including Groww, Zerodha, Angel One and Upstox, are expanding into overseas equity investing after obtaining licences from the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on the recent on-field altercation involving teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that he would have left the youngster out of India A’s latest match against Afghanistan A as a disciplinary measure.The incident took place earlier this week during the fourth match of the…
The US-Iran peace deal offers Tehran a sweeping financial package that includes immediate oil export waivers, a $300 billion private investment fund, and eventual access to more than $100 billion in frozen assets held across multiple countries, according to draft documents and officials familiar with the negotiations.The framework, set to be formally signed on Friday…
After years of speculation, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s “Virosh” wedding was a personal celebration. Their home reflects this intimate spirit, featuring design elements like wall-length windows, a lotus leaf-inspired center table, a lush green balcony, and an inviting green portico, all contributing to a calm and connected living space. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna…
N Chandrasekaran (file photo) Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has reportedly decided not to accept a salary increase for FY26 as the Tata Group remains focused on capital deployment priorities and the profitability of several recently established businesses.N Chandrasekaran’s total compensation for FY25 stood at approximately Rs 155.8 crore, which was a 15% rise over…
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has now released on OTT and during its promotions as a part of the digital release, a fun conversation happened between Farah Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav which was a treat for fans. The conversation kicked off when Farah asked Priyadarshan whether he ever loses his temper while directing….
Mini India today finally launched the India-made Mini Countryman C in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the…
Kumar Kushagra (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra once again showcased his talent on the big stage with a composed half-century for India A in the Tri-Nation A Series clash against Afghanistan A.Coming in at a challenging situation with India A struggling at 129/3, Kushagra played a mature innings under pressure. The right-hander…
Four Indians from Kerala have each bagged Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, with the winners currently residing in the UAE, Qatar and the United Kingdom, Khaleej Times reported.The latest round of winners includes two UAE residents, one resident of Qatar and one based in the UK, all of whom secured cash…
