New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Posts has launched ‘24 Speed Post’, a next-day guaranteed delivery service designed for urgent and time-sensitive consignments. The service was formally launched on March 17, 2026, at the Rangbhawan Auditorium in Akashwani Bhawan. The launch ceremony was attended by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union…
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India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 2.13% in February 2026
New Delhi, March 17: India’s annual wholesale price inflation rose to 2.13 percent in February 2026, according to provisional data based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI). The increase was primarily driven by higher prices in manufactured products, basic metals, non-food articles, food articles, and textiles. The WPI…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Total Exports Reach USD790.86 Billion in April–February FY26, Register 5.79 percent Growth
New Delhi, March 17: India’s cumulative exports of merchandise and services during April–February 2025–26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, compared to US$ 747.58 billion during the same period in 2024–25, registering a growth of 5.79 percent, according to the latest trade data. The cumulative value of merchandise exports during…
Continue ReadingManchester, Dubai and Channel Islands based firms achieve CISI Chartered Firm™ status
Showcasing its global breadth, the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to confirm Manchester based Depledge Strategic Wealth Management, Jersey and Guernsey based Titan Wealth (CI) and Dubai based Abacus Financial Consultants LLC have all achieved CISI Chartered Firm™ status. CISI Chartered Firm™ status is awarded when a financial services firm demonstrates…
Continue ReadingGAIL Wins Top Honours Across HR, Finance and Communications at Governance Now 12th PSU Awards
New Delhi, Mar 16th: GAIL (India) Limited has been honoured with multiple accolades at the Governance Now 12th PSU Awards held in New Delhi. The recognitions were conferred across the key domains of Human Resources, Finance, and Communication & Brand Management, reflecting the organisation’s sustained commitment to excellence, innovation, and impactful leadership across its core functional areas. In the Human Resources category,…
Continue ReadingJK Lakshmi Cement becomes the principal sponsor for the Rajasthan Royals in 2026 Cricket League season
Mumbai, Mar 16th: JK Lakshmi Cement Limited, one of India’s biggest cement companies, said today that it will be the Principal Sponsor of the Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season. The brand is back and the two organisations with roots in Rajasthan are working together again. The deal says that the JK Lakshmi Cement logo will be very visible on the back of the Rajasthan Royals match jersey. During the entire season,…
Continue ReadingProtaTECH India Solutions and Pamodzi Tech Sign MoU to Strengthen Global Technology Collaboration and BRICS Cooperation
New Delhi/Gurugram, Mar 16: Gurugram-based ProtaTECH India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and South Africa’s Pamodzi Tech (Pty) Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic collaboration and expand AI and technology-driven business opportunities across global markets. The partnership also reflects a broader vision of strengthening technology and business cooperation among emerging economies, particularly within the BRICS framework. The MoU was exchanged on Monday during a visit to India by a senior delegation from Pamodzi Group,…
Continue ReadingHyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa Appoints Ashish Singh as Executive Housekeeper
Hyatt Regency Dehradun Resort and Spa welcomes Ashish Singh as its new Executive Housekeeper, bringing on board a hospitality professional known for his sharp eye for detail and hands-on leadership style. A graduate of IHM Mumbai and trained through the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development’s management programme, Ashish arrives in Dehradun with experience built on discipline, consistency, and a deep respect for the guest…
Continue ReadingHyland appoints Kumaran Sasikanthan as Managing Director, India and Senior Vice President of Engineering
Delhi NCR, India Mar 16th: Hyland, the pioneer of The Content Innovation Cloud™, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kumaran Sasikanthan as Managing Director, India and Senior Vice President of Engineering. With more than 25 years of enterprise engineering and leadership experience, Sasikanthan is a seasoned enterprise software executive…
Continue ReadingWall Street Retreats as Middle East Tensions Rise and Markets Assess Oil’s Inflationary Impact
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Wall Street began Friday’s session on a positive note but quickly lost momentum and moved back into negative territory after several days of selling pressure. Major U.S. indexes declined after three consecutive losing sessions, reflecting investor caution amid a deteriorating geopolitical…
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