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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

TN emerges as a key market for BHIM App

Addressing a press conference in Chennai on Tuesday, Lalitha said that the company would roll out the new UPI Circle feature for all users...

RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points

The decision was made during the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the financial year 2025-26, held from April 7-9.  In a parallel move...

Triveni Sangam: lipstick on a pig?

Want to rescue a sick bank? Well, merge it with a healthy one. There is a convincing case for the merger of Indian banks...

KVB: the beautiful digital move of a small bank

Several small commercial banks in the private sector have been taking extensive recourse to technology and have come out with excellent results. The 102-year old...

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,...

Will ‘bad banks’ create good banks?

The bad bank is a differentiated bank, dealing only with NPAs. No, it’s not a bank that is evil. India’s bad loan problem has become...

No change in minimum balance, says HDFC

The bank said it offers multiple savings account types tailored to different customer profiles, each with varying AMB requirements based on the value-added services...

Marathon over sprint…

Often labelled conservative, Sundaram Finance wears that tag with pride. “We’re mara thon runners,” said Lochan, neatly summing up the company’s ethos of long-term...

FM lauds CUB, urges banks to power growth and inclusion

She was speaking at the 120th year celebrations of Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu)-headquartered old private sector lender City Union Bank, which was presided over by...

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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...