Business

PF Withdrawals via UPI from July, 8.25% Interest Approved

Employees will soon be able to withdraw their Provident Fund (PF) using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment system, with the facility expected to be available from July. Additionally, an interest rate of 8.25% for PF accounts has received approval.

19 Jun 2026

Jet Airways Auctions Three More Aircraft on July 18, 2026

Jet Airways is set to auction three additional aircraft on July 18, 2026. The e-auction will be conducted via the BAANKNET platform.

19 Jun 2026

Sikkim Skincare Brand Agapi Launches in Bhutan Market

Sikkim-based natural skincare brand Agapi, established in 2019, has expanded its operations by entering the Bhutanese market. The brand focuses on handcrafted products derived from the region's biodiversity.

19 Jun 2026

PM Modi Discusses Sectoral Cooperation with French CEOs in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with top French CEOs in France, focusing on enhancing cooperation in key sectors including shipping, logistics, railways, construction, and artificial intelligence.

19 Jun 2026

Indian Funds in Swiss Banks Decline Despite Rise in Customer Deposits

Despite a significant 50% increase in 'customer deposits' from India, the overall amount of money held by Indians in Swiss banks has seen a decrease.

19 Jun 2026

AI Background Generators Empower Beauty Brands for Premium Product Launches

The beauty industry is leveraging AI background generators to transform ordinary product images into high-quality visuals that evoke emotion, enhancing product launch campaigns.

19 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu's High-Rise Approval Reform Gains Support from CREDAI

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI) has expressed its approval for Tamil Nadu's recent reform concerning the approval process for high-rise buildings.

19 Jun 2026

GenXAI Partners with ShortOrbit Defence for AI in Indian Military Tech

Global EPM and AI firm GenXAI has partnered with deep-technology company ShortOrbit Defence to integrate its AI platforms into critical defence applications, aiming to bolster India's indigenous artificial intelligence capabilities in the sector.

19 Jun 2026

Diesel Shortage Cripples Farmers, Aqua Sector, Drivers in Andhra Pradesh

A significant diesel shortage in Andhra Pradesh is causing widespread disruption, forcing farmers, the aquaculture sector, and auto drivers into lengthy queues at fuel stations.

19 Jun 2026

Reliance AGM Tomorrow: All Eyes on Mukesh Ambani's Address

Reliance's Annual General Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, with stakeholders keenly awaiting Mukesh Ambani's address for insights into the conglomerate's future strategies and outlook.

18 Jun 2026

10 Indian States Achieve Fiscal Deficit Below 3% in 2024-25

A significant fiscal achievement has been noted across several Indian states, with ten states managing to keep their fiscal deficit below the 3% mark for the 2024-25 period. Additionally, thirteen states have reported a revenue surplus.

18 Jun 2026

KERC Proposes Lower Solar Tariffs for Subsidy Beneficiaries from July 2026

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has put forward a proposal to reduce solar power tariffs for consumers who have received government subsidies for their solar panel installations. The revised tariffs are set to take effect from July 2026.

18 Jun 2026