Starting September 1, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹51.50, while the cost of 14.2-kg domestic cylinders remains unchanged. In Delhi, the revised price for a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder is now ₹1,580, down from ₹1,631.50. Other major cities have also seen similar price cuts—Kolkata’s price is…
Oil prices dipped on Thursday, pressured by expectations of reduced U.S. fuel demand as the summer travel season ends and the resumption of Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline. Brent crude futures dropped 46 cents (0.7%) to $67.59 by midday ET, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 57…
A 43-inch TV strikes the perfect balance—ideal for both living rooms and bedrooms. During Amazon’s Mega Saving Days, top brands like LG, Samsung, Sony, and VW are offering massive discounts of up to 60% on their best-selling models. What makes this deal even better is the added benefit of bank offers that stack with the…
According to the August 2025 edition of EY Economy Watch, India’s economy is on track to grow significantly, potentially reaching $20.7 trillion by 2030 and $34.2 trillion by 2038. The report highlights India’s strong fundamentals, demographic advantage, and continued structural reforms as key factors behind this projected expansion. Currently the world’s fourth-largest economy with a…
HDFC Bank has announced updates to its Imperia programme eligibility, effective October 1, 2025, with a key focus on a new Total Relationship Value (TRV) criterion. The bank informed customers of the change via official communication. Who is affected?Customers enrolled in the Imperia programme on or before June 30, 2025, will move to the new…
Vivo has introduced its latest mid-range smartphone in India, the Vivo T4 Pro 5G, positioned to compete with models like the iQOO Neo 10R and OnePlus Nord 5 in the under-₹30,000 category. Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, the T4 Pro 5G features a large 6,500mAh battery, IP68 and IP69 water and dust…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on 23 August, announced that semiconductor manufacturing is gaining momentum in India, with the country’s first domestically produced chip expected to hit the market by the end of 2025. He added that India is also making rapid progress on developing its own 6G…
Flipkart has launched its first grocery fulfillment center in Agartala, Tripura, marking a significant step into Northeast India’s growing online grocery market. This new center aims to boost last-mile delivery and offer flexible delivery options to meet increasing demand in Agartala and nearby areas. Stocking over 4,000 products, including staples like rice, flour, pulses, snacks,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has cautioned companies against replacing entry-level employees with AI, calling it “one of the dumbest things” he’s heard. Speaking on the Matthew Berman podcast, Garman emphasized that junior employees are typically more affordable and quicker to adapt to new technologies, including AI tools. He questioned the long-term impact…
China has pledged to ease export restrictions on rare-earth minerals, fertilizers, and tunnel-boring machines during a recent diplomatic visit to India. However, India’s substantial trade deficit with China remains a pressing issue. Despite the Rs 18,100 crore PLI scheme and recent discoveries of rare earth reserves, concerns remain over India’s heavy import dependence. Think tank…
