by Aditya Kumar, Associate Director of Engineering, MakeMyTrip and Databricks. Delivering Real-Time Personalization at Scale Every millisecond counts when travelers search for hotels, flights, or experiences. As India’s largest online travel agency, MakeMyTrip competes on real-time speed and relevance. One of its most important features is “last-searched” hotels: as users tap the search bar, they expect a real-time,…
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Silver Gains on Global Cues, Hits INR 2.51 Lakh/kg
Apr 17 (BNP): Silver prices rose sharply in futures trade on Friday, tracking positive global cues and improved investor sentiment. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for May delivery climbed ₹3,371, or 1.36 per cent, to ₹2,51,999 per kilogram. The rise in prices was supported by a weaker US dollar…
Continue ReadingCrisil Sees India’s CAD Rising to 2 pc of GDP in FY27
Apr 17 (BNP): India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to around 2 per cent of GDP in FY27, even if crude oil prices remain in the range of USD 82–87 per barrel, according to a report by Crisil. The report noted that external pressures on the trade…
Continue ReadingMarkets End Higher; Sensex Jumps 504 Points, Nifty Gains 156, FMCG Leads Rally
Apr 17 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices posting solid gains, supported by buying across key sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 504 points, while the NSE Nifty advanced 156 points, reflecting positive investor sentiment through the trading session. Gains were led by…
Continue ReadingJioGold Announces Akshaya Tritiya Campaign with 1 percent Extra Gold, 2x JioPoints, and Mega Draw
Mumbai, April 17: JioGold has rolled out a limited-period campaign on the JioFinance App ahead of the auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya, combining festive sentiment with attractive digital investment incentives. Running from April 19 to April 21, the campaign offers customers 1% additional digital gold on purchases of ₹2,000 or more.…
Continue ReadingIndia to Continue Russian Oil and LPG Imports After US Waiver Ends
Apr 17 (BNP): India will continue importing Russian crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) even after the expiry of the 30-day US sanctions waiver on April 11, 2026, officials said, according to a report. Officials noted that India’s energy procurement decisions are based on national interest and supply security.…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Construction Market to Double by 2034
Apr 17 (BNP): India’s construction sector, valued at around $685 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $1.2 trillion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.9 per cent, driven by sustained infrastructure investment and urban development, according to a report released on Friday. The report by Savills India…
Continue ReadingIndia Plans 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity by 2047: CEA Chairperson
Apr 17 (BNP): India is planning a major expansion of its nuclear energy capacity, targeting an increase from the current 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047, according to the Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The roadmap is part of the country’s long-term strategy to strengthen clean energy…
Continue ReadingPHDCCI Hosts Bharat Spices Conclave 2026, Charts Roadmap to Double India’s Spice Economy
New Delhi, Apr 17 (BNP): PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in association with CATCH, successfully organised the “Bharat Spices Conclave 2026 – Roadmap for Doubling India’s Spice Economy” at PHD House, New Delhi on 17th April, 2026. The conclave brought together key stakeholders from government and industry to engage…
Continue ReadingIndia Attracting Global Capital with Dollar 4.4 Trillion Market Cap
Apr 17 (BNP): India is increasingly being recognised as a stable destination for global investment, supported by a market capitalisation of around $4.4 trillion, according to Tuhin Kanta Pandey. He said the country’s equity markets continue to show resilience, backed by steady economic fundamentals and long-term growth potential. This is…
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