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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 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...

PATI, PATNI AUR WOH

All bad things do not happen for a good reason. And they occur in an unplanned way. Who would have imagined Padma Bhushan Chanda...

No indication of any fraudulent activity: AU Small Finance Bank

    AU Small Finance Bank statement comes in wake of reports of fraudulent activities reported by another lender IDFC First Bank relating to account involving...

When Consent Isn’t Enough

A LOAN ARRIVES bundled with insurance, a deposit morphs into a market-linked product, and a ULIP is pitched as a superior mutual fund. When...

What led to the repo rate cut

The minutes of the fifty-eighth meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Reserve Bank of India released on Friday offers interesting insights into...

Shareholders clear Federal Bank plan

The approved fundraising includes the issuance of bonds—Additional Tier I (AT1), Tier II, and ESG bonds—of up to ₹6,000 crore, and the raising of...

Mergers Maze

IN 2019 THE NDA II government seemed well set to take up major reforms of the banking sector. The merger of ten public sector...

Sense and Sustainability… Pragya Panda, Financial Consultant

In the ever-evolving landscape of the banking sector, 2024 promises to be a revolutionary one. The sector faces ongoing challenges in managing asset quality,...

IndusInd all-women branch in Chennai

The branch, staffed by five women bankers, is designed to offer a more inclusive and welcoming environment for women customers, said a statement.Spread over...

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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...