MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
As Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its strong run, Bimal Oberoi has opened up about his experience working with Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and director Aditya Dhar — while also shedding light on the emotional Hamza–Shirani dynamic that struck a chord with audiences. As Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its strong run, Bimal…
The proposed bill would empower US President to levy tariffs on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil from Russia. India faces the fresh prospect of being levied up to 100% tariffs if the Donald Trump administration is able to get a new Russian sanctions bill cleared and the US President exercises the power…
Many actors who have worked with Shah Rukh Khan love talking about how warm and special he made them feel. But actor Manish Chaudhari’s first meeting with SRK is unlike any other story. In a recent interview, Manish shared that his first encounter with the superstar was truly unforgettable, and for a very funny reason….
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said movements in the rupee against the US dollar are influenced by a combination of global and domestic factors, stressing that the Reserve Bank of India intervenes only to contain excessive volatility and not to defend any specific exchange rate.Addressing reporters at Devanahalli near Bengaluru during an event…
Tamil superstar Suriya’s latest film ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ is currently enjoying a positive response on the big screens. The film written and directed by Venky Atluri features Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. As it was released in theatres on August 14, the film has already made fans curious regarding its OTT debut. ‘Vishwanath and…
MUMBAI: Rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment on Dalal Street for the third consecutive session that pulled sensex down by 1,000 points (1.3%) on Friday to close at 76,664 points. Foreign funds continued to sell aggressively, leading to a 2,609-point fall in the sensex in the last three sessions. The weakness of the rupee…
We’ll make Air India great again: Gebremariam NEW DELHI: “Focus on safety, financial stability, winning trust of passengers and offer a consistent customer experience.” Tata Sons and Air India chairman N Chandrasekaran Monday set the objectives for the airline and its new boss in a town hall with the carrier’s outgoing and incoming MDs and…
US stock markets surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged sharply as investors bet on a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global crude supplies, AP reported.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and headed towards another record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 487 points,…
An Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer, Kevin Costner is best known for his iconic roles in movies such as ‘Dances with Wolves’, ‘The Bodyguard’ and the popular TV show ‘Yellowstone’. The all-round entertainer has made a legendary career of decades and gained respect in both the film and television industry. His ambitious passions have…