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Driving Change, Defending Dreams

Industrial Economist (IE): Can you share your growth journey? Mahalakshmi...

When Visibility Matters…

Industrial Economist (IE): The perception is Comic Con is...

Above the Sky…

Industrial Economist (IE): What does wom­en empowerment mean to...

Giving a Comeback…

Industrial Economist (IE): What does empowerment mean to you? Rajani...

Leather – Same Starting Line, Different Destinations

CHINA’S STATE-OWNED enterprises produced basic shoes under planned economy...

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Venezuela episode to have negligible impact on India

On 3 January, the US launched military operation in...

Trump levies 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

"Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic...

Diversify into Africa, Mauritius minister tells Indian exporters

He was speaking at the second edition of Chennai...

Trump pulls US out of International Solar Alliance

Significantly enough, the list includes International Solar Alliance (ISA),...

Trump nod for bill to penalise countries buying Russian Oil

This bill will allow President Trump to punish those...

Banking

IOB reports record net profit in Q1

IOB delivered its best-ever quarterly net profit, sustained strong growth in the retail and agriculture segments, significantly improved asset quality, and maintained a robust...

Where institutions survive …

Chennai is a fascinating city. Comeback stories of remarkable kinds are countless in this capital city of Tamil Nadu. In a way, these speak...

IOB, Amul & Richplus in pact to boost organic farming

This partnership provides for a co-branded organic farming card to offer discounts on certified inputs. A special credit scheme named “ Harit Kranti” has...

IOB launches ‘Easy Plot’ loan scheme

The newly launched scheme offers structured financing for the purchase of residential plots approved by central or state development authorities, statutory bodies, or reputed...

RBI holds repo rate at 5.5% amid US tariff shock, ₹ pressures

The RBI’s six-member rate-setting panel met over three days—August 4th, 5th, and 6th—to assess macroeconomic conditions and calibrate its response to the shifting global...

HK branch of IOB draws ire

In a regulatory filing with the stock exchanges under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the bank disclosed that HKMA found contraventions...

IBC debt resolution fetches 3.89 lakh cr

 Eight summers have gone by since the IBC (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code) came into being in 2016. What has it achieved? Has debt resolution...

Do Banks Count their Numbers?

KYC is a mandatory database required while opening a bank account. PAN and Aadhaar are the two most important elements. However, banks have been...

Indian Bank’s Q1 net up 24% to ₹2,973 cr

The bank’s net profit grew by 24% to ₹2,973 crore when compared with ₹2,403 crore in the year-ago period, supported by higher income and...

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Above the Sky…

Industrial Economist (IE): What does wom­en empowerment mean to you? Saraniya Periaswamy (SP): In my perspec­tive, women empowerment is about giving equal opportunities, putting forth...

Giving a Comeback…

Industrial Economist (IE): What does empowerment mean to you? Rajani Seshadri (RS): The very first thought that comes to mind is, I don’t like the...

Signals of Strength…

Industrial Economist IE): Can you share your personal growth journey? Bhagya Lakshmi: To begin with, I completed my Diploma in Electronics and Communica­tion Engineering and...

Education

Univ. of Western Australia Chennai campus to open in September

The University is investing Rs 560 crore for both the Chennai and Mumbai campuses, the Chennai campus will be located in...

IIT Madras launches Aeronautics and Space Technology Course

The programme is open to anyone who has passed Class 12 or equivalent, including diploma holders, with no cap on enrolment...

Coromandel to set up Centre at IIT-M Research Park

The partnership will enable Coromandel to leverage the research, innovation and technology infrastructure of the IIT Madras ecosystem in India and...

Tamil Nadu – The Education Powerhouse of India

IN THE 2025 NIRF rankings, Tamil Nadu has emerged as India’s undisputed leader across categories, reaf­firming its status as the country’s...

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SWOT analysis on TN

As Tamil Nadu heads into an election season, its...

Editor’s NOTES – Growth with headwinds

India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to...

Awareness Over Surveillance!

It enables IMEI-based blocking and tracking of lost phones,...

A Legacy Under Scrutiny

This isn’t unusual as the Tata brand is considered...

Steady in the Storm

Against this backdrop, the lat­est report by the International...

A Legacy Under Scrutiny

This isn’t unusual as the Tata brand is considered a national pride. A closer reading of the immediate past events suggests that there are...