power struggle in the world
It has become very difficult to forget since the effective closure of the Strait Of Hormuz. Since then hundreds of ships have passed through the strait instead of the usual thousands 5 March. “This really looks like a global crisis, something like what happened with COVID-19,” says Rystad’s Abramov. Gasoline and diesel prices have soared,…
Estonia will become the gateway to India
Estonia could become a gateway for India to northern European markets after the implementation of the FTA with the EU, Indian Ambassador Ashish Sinha has said, adding that bilateral relations are on the rise. In an interview with PTI, Sinha said a strong base of existing trade would be used as a “springboard” for further…
Punjab started removal campaign
The Punjab government on Friday launched a drive to remove stray dogs from public places, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann saying the state will follow the Supreme Court order in letter and spirit. “The Punjab government will follow the Supreme Court order dated May 19, 2026, in letter and spirit. As per the orders of…
West Asia crisis: take center stage
The central government is taking steps to ease container movement at JNPA amid growing global supply chain challenges due to the West Asia crisis, an official statement said on Friday. The statement further said that Union ministers Piyush Goyal and Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed global supply chain challenges with EXIM industry stakeholders. According to the statement,…
The Trump administration ended the permitting rule.
Immigrants to the US seeking permanent residence or green cards will have to return to their home countries to file their applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services said on Friday. “From now on, an alien who is temporarily in the US and wants a green card must return to his or her home country…
Should you increase your loan?
Managing loan repayments can be challenging when monthly obligations seem overwhelming. A common option considered by borrowers is to extend the tenure to reduce monthly installments. While this approach may reduce short-term financial pressure, it also impacts the total interest paid over time. It is important to understand this agreement before making a decision. Tools…
Personal Loan vs Overdraft: A
Personal loan provides certainty and overdraft facility provides flexibility. The choice between the two depends on the interest rates, what you need the money for and how long it will take you to repay it. With banks and fintechs pushing pre-approved credit offers, borrowers are now comparing overdraft (OD) facilities with standard personal loans before…
Best BS Opinion: India-Nord
A few decades ago, there was one Indian advertisement that reached the masses like few others, introducing the product as a family member across the country with a simple tagline that reflected the country’s indigenous and self-reliant ambitions before it became a political punchline: Hamara Bajaj. In fact, the Bajaj name is widely recognized across…
SEC’s proposed semiannual repo
Investors of all types are concerned about having less financial information. Investors don’t like the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) weeks-old proposed rule on semiannual financial reporting. They In fact Don’t like it. Of the comment letters the SEC received regarding the proposed rule, the majority, 92%, opposed it. Only 6% supported adoption of…
LIC Q4 profit rises 23% to ₹23,42
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday reported 23 per cent rise in March quarter net profit to ₹23,420 crore. The country’s largest insurance company had earned a profit of ₹19,013 crore in the same quarter a year ago. The insurer’s total income rose to ₹2,53,592 crore during the quarter under review, from ₹2,22,805…
