NEW DELHI: Apple posted a record June quarter in India, with CEO Tim Cook identifying the country among its best-performing markets globally.During the company’s earnings call, Cook said Apple achieved June-quarter revenue records across every geographic segment, including India, the US, China mainland, Japan, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Western Europe. The company also posted…
Dhanush‘s massive fan following was on full display as the actor was mobbed by hundreds of admirers during the final schedule of ‘OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood’ in Thiruvannamalai. Videos of the actor calmly making his way through the crowd with security’s help have gone viral on social media, further building excitement…
MUMBAI: Domestic funds now own a record 21% of India Inc’s biggest companies, while foreign funds, that have been selling stocks of Indian companies for nearly two years now, hold 17%, down from 21.5% a decade ago. It took domestic funds to net infuse funds worth about $166 billion in Indian stocks to offset $58…
Inside Vikrant Massey’s Madh Island home worth Rs 1.16 crore (Image Credits Instagram and IMDb) Known for his down-to-earth persona and a career that found renewed momentum after ’12th Fail’ became a hit, Vikrant Massey shares a beautiful sea-facing home in Mumbai with his wife, actor Sheetal Thakur. The couple, who found love on the…
Supply disruptions in the Middle East have prompted Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to overhaul its crude sourcing strategy, with the state-run refiner sharply increasing purchases from the spot market. The share of spot buying has risen from 50% to nearly 84%, IOC director (finance) Anuj Jain said on Saturday.The move comes after supplies through the…
Shah Rukh Khan’s “King,” directed by Siddharth Anand, has reportedly seen Zee Music acquire its music rights for Rs 50 crore, though CEO Punit Goenka says talks are ongoing. Similar big-ticket deals include “Ramayana” (Rs 75 crore to T-Series) and “Dhurandhar.” “King,” releasing this Christmas, stars Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. Following the…
Foreign currency inflows under the Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) special swap facility almost doubled in just two weeks, rising to $40.816 billion by July 31 from $20.718 billion as of July 17. According to the latest RBI data, Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits remained the biggest contributor, accounting for the bulk of funds…
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…
Malta-flagged Aframax tanker Captain John loaded crude at Enbridge’s Ingleside terminal near Corpus Christi, Texas and is bound for Israel’s southern port of Ashkelon A cargo of US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is headed to Israel for the first time in nearly three years, according to ship-tracking data.The Malta-flagged Aframax tanker Captain John…
Lyricist Vivek has shared an interesting memory of watching Dhanush‘s ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ with actor Vijay, giving fans a rare insight into the ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor’s love for cinema. During a recent interview, Vivek recalled how Vijay insisted on watching the film in a theatre despite the security challenges. The lyricist said the experience remains one of…