May 8 (BNP): India’s microfinance sector is showing signs of recovery, with the overall portfolio increasing to Rs 3.31 lakh crore in the latest quarter, according to a recent industry report. The sector recorded a 3.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter growth, reflecting improving lending activity and gradual stabilization in borrower demand.…
Continue ReadingSaudi Tourism Gains Global Momentum as Domestic Travel Booms
May 8 (BNP): Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to gain momentum, with the country emerging as one of the fastest-growing travel destinations globally. Fresh insights from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) highlight the Kingdom’s rising influence in the global tourism industry, supported by a sharp increase in domestic…
Continue ReadingCrude Above USD 100, Global Tensions Weigh on Sensex and Nifty
May 8 (BNP): Indian equity markets closed lower on Friday as rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions triggered caution among investors. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slipped amid fears that surging energy costs could increase inflationary pressure and impact global economic growth. Brent crude prices crossed the USD…
Continue ReadingStoreHippo Enables G6 Hospitality to Launch Future-Ready Procurement Marketplace for Franchise Ecosystem
May 08: StoreHippo, the leading AI-powered enterprise ecommerce platform, announced its successful collaboration with G6 Hospitality operators of Motel 6 & Studio 6 brands in the US, to power the launch of G6 Marketplace, a next-generation B2B procurement platform designed to streamline and modernise procurement across its extensive franchise (hotel…
Continue ReadingTransNusa Wins Changi Airline Award After a Record 17 Months of Operations
JAKARTA, May 08 - Three-year old TransNusa, the new aviation player with new rules, has yet again set a new benchmark by securing the top airline award for passenger growth in Southeast Asia. At the annual Changi Airline Award 2026, organised by the Changi Airport Group, TransNusa received the esteemed Top Airline By Absolute Passenger Growth In Southeast Asia award,…
Continue ReadingTeenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerges as long-term Test prospect for India!
May 8 (BNP): Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is receiving growing support for an India debut following his impressive performances in domestic and franchise cricket, with several cricket experts viewing him as a potential long-term asset for the national Test side. The 15-year-old batter, who has largely featured in T20…
Continue ReadingA next-gen upgrade to its Halo series, NoiseFit Halo 3 brings presence-led design and AI productivity to the wrist
India, May 08: Noise, India’s leading connected lifestyle brand, announced the launch of NoiseFit Halo 3, a bold, design-first round-dial smartwatch crafted to seamlessly blend style, productivity and AI-powered utility. Designed for those who refuse to compromise, Halo 3 combines the refined aesthetics of a classic dress watch with the…
Continue ReadingAmit Shah Arrives in Kolkata for Crucial BJP Legislature Party Meeting Amid West Bengal CM Race
Kolkata, May 8 (BNP): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday to chair a crucial Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party meeting for the selection of the Chief Minister in West Bengal following the party’s historic victory in the Assembly elections. Amit Shah has been appointed as…
Continue ReadingSafed Detergent Celebrates Mother’s Day with a Heartfelt Campaign Honoring Mothers Who Lead with Values
New Delhi, May 08: This Mother’s Day, Safed Detergent celebrates the enduring influence of mothers through a heartfelt campaign that honours the women who do more than nurture families — they shape values, inspire integrity, and lead with compassion every day. At the heart of the campaign is an emotional…
Continue ReadingTVK Eyes Alliance Expansion in Tamil Nadu; Focus on CPI(M), CPI and VCK Ahead of Elections!
Chennai, May 8 (BNP): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has intensified efforts to build a broader political alliance in Tamil Nadu, with focus reportedly shifting towards parties such as the CPI(M), CPI, and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) ahead of the upcoming elections. Political observers believe TVK is…
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