Category: business

Koramangala, Karnataka June 19: Bhima, one of India’s most trusted jewellery brands, is celebrating the 19th anniversary of its Koramangala showroom with a special three-day anniversary celebration from June 19–21, 2026. With a strong presence in Bengaluru through its iconic showrooms, Bhima has earned the trust of customers across generations.…

New Delhi, June 19: Rural wage growth is showing signs of acceleration across several parts of the country, supported by increased agricultural activity and rising demand for labour, according to a recent report. The report highlights that improved farm operations, seasonal agricultural work, and greater demand for workers in rural…

Mumbai, June 19: Tata Capital Limited, the flagship financial services company of the Tata Group, has launched its Father’s Day campaign, ‘Papa Pe Gayi Hai’, a heartfelt tribute to the enduring influence fathers have on shaping confidence, character and aspirations. Rooted in the belief that true capital is not merely…

Fashion in 2026 is no longer just about what people wear—it is about how technology understands, predicts, and shapes personal style in real time. The industry has shifted into a powerful fusion of creativity and computation, where artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), digital twins, and blockchain systems are driving everything…

Bengaluru, June 19: Apollo Hospitals, Seshadripuram has commissioned its second Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab), expanding its ability to provide timely cardiac interventions and meet the growing demand for specialised heart care in Bengaluru and neighbouring districts. The new Cath Lab was inaugurated by Dr. C. N. Manjunath, renowned cardiologist…

In times of market volatility, most investors face the same dilemma—should they invest now, wait for a correction, or exit until things stabilize? This uncertainty often leads to delayed decisions, emotional reactions, and missed opportunities. It is precisely this behavioural challenge that has made Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) one of…

New Delhi, June 19: A World Economic Forum (WEF) assessment has highlighted that only 24 per cent of countries globally have made progress across all major energy transition metrics in 2026, underscoring uneven global advancement in achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy systems. The report notes that while several nations…

New Delhi, June 19: India’s gold imports declined sharply by 39 per cent in May following an increase in import duty, according to data cited by the World Gold Council (WGC). The decline reflects weaker domestic demand amid higher prices and policy changes in the bullion market. The report also…

New Delhi, June 19, 2026: A potential disruption in fertiliser supply from West Asia could pose upside risks to India’s inflation outlook, even though the country currently maintains adequate buffer stocks, according to a CareEdge report. The report highlights that fertilisers are a critical input for India’s agriculture sector, and…

By Christine Clark For reporters covering the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, UC San Diego associate professor of communication Shawna Kidman is available to comment on the deal’s broader implications for media competition, labor and the public interest. Kidman is serving as a pro bono consultant to the California State Attorney…