Apr 17 (BNP): The Indian rupee rose by 25 paise to 92.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by improved domestic market sentiment and easing pressure on the currency. The rupee opened stronger compared to its previous close of 93.20, aided by positive cues from equity…
Continue ReadingHow MakeMyTrip Achieved Millisecond Personalization at Scale with Databricks
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,…
Continue ReadingSilver 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 ReadingIndia Replaces China in US Smartphone Supply
Apr 17 (BNP): India has significantly strengthened its position in the US smartphone supply chain, capturing around 40 per cent share and emerging as a major manufacturing hub, according to a recent report. The shift reflects a broader realignment in global supply chains, with companies diversifying production away from China…
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 ReadingGlobal Tech Industry Continues Workforce Restructuring in 2026 as AI Transformation Accelerates
Apr 17 (BNP): The global technology industry is undergoing a continued phase of workforce restructuring in 2026, with more than 95,000 employees impacted across 241 companies as of mid-April. This trend follows a significant wave of layoffs in 2025, during which over 245,000 workers were affected across the sector. The ongoing…
Continue ReadingOdisha Reshuffles Senior Health Officials to Strengthen Public Health System
Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): The Odisha government has announced a fresh round of transfers and appointments of senior officials in the Health and Family Welfare Department, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and strengthening the public health system. As part of the reshuffle, Director of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra has…
Continue ReadingVeerappan’s Wife, Daughter Contest Tamil Nadu Polls from Different Parties
Chennai, April 17 (BNP): In a notable political development, the wife and daughter of slain forest brigand Veerappan have entered the electoral fray in Tamil Nadu, contesting from different constituencies on tickets of separate regional parties. Muthulakshmi Veerappan is contesting as a candidate of the Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) from…
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.…
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