pro

Public sector banks’ net profit surged 26% in April-Sept period

Public sector banks in India see 26% growth in net profit, reflecting financial health and technological advancements



  • Money & Banking

pro

Hyundai profits slip in Q2 & H1 on weak domestic demand, geopolitical tensions

Net profit skids 15.5 per cent to ₹1,375.5 crore in the September quarter; domestic sales drop 5.8% to 149,639 units in the quarter under review




pro

Govt working to improve R&D in drone sector for Indian IP creation: Rajnath Singh

The Centre is committed to creating an ‘Adaptive Defence’ in the country to counter challenges posed by the fast-changing world, says Defence Minister




pro

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages net profit soars in FY24, revenues up 10 per cent

As part of this strategy, it divested company-owned bottling operations to independent bottlers in Rajasthan, Bihar, parts of West Bengal and North East during FY24




pro

Jai Balaji Industries’ net profit down 24%, shares to split 1:5

The Board approved splitting of each equity share of face value of Rs 10 each into 5 equity shares of face value of Rs 2 each




pro

3M India reports 8% dip in Q2 profit at ₹134 crore, hit by rising costs

Company’s revenue experienced a 7 per cent increase to ₹1,111 crore




pro

Eveready Industries consolidated profit jumps 16% for Q2FY25

The company’s revenue remained flat at Rs ₹362.61 crore for the quarter under review as against Rs ₹364.89 crore for the corresponding period last fiscal, according to a stock exchange filing




pro

Constitutional clarity on property rights

The recent Supreme Court ruling, strengthening individual property rights and limiting arbitrary State acquisition, is progressive




pro

Do MSPs cover cost of production?

Crop costs. They do not seem to factor in climate risk, input costs and factor costs adequately




pro

NFRA Board approves revamp proposals on 40 auditing standards

Also approves revised SA600 despite ICAI concerns; NFRA also okays revised auditing standard on ‘Joint Audits’




pro

National Insurance Company’s Q2 net profit jumps 80%

The India’s oldest general insurance company said that health insurance continued to be the major premium earner comprising about 45 per cent of the total product portfolio



  • Money & Banking

pro

Razorpay launches venture investment program to support early-stage B2B startups

Aimed at startups, the program will offer tech integration, market access, and personalized mentorship




pro

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro Review: Work in ‘Pro’gress

A tablet with noteworthy specs, but not without its share of imperfections




pro

Apple may move a quarter of iPhone production to India by 2025: JP Morgan

25 per cent of all Apple products, including Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods, to be manufactured outside China by 2025



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Google Pixel 7 & Pixel 7 Pro open for pre-orders in India

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro can be pre-ordered for ₹59,999 and ₹84,999 respectively in India




pro

Apple cuts production of iPhone 14 Plus: Report

The company is re-evaluating demand for the mid-range model, the report said




pro

Union Minister speaks to Apple after reports of iPhone 14 Pro running out of stock

Apple is addressing the surge in demand and supply constraints, Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted 



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Nothing Phone (1): Improved camera, 5G support and ARCore with latest OS version

Nothing Phone (1) and Reliance has already collaborated on Jio True 5G support




pro

Govt may soon standardise mobile screen guards to protect domestic manufacturing

The Centre losses crores of rupees due to unorganised screen guard imports from China



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

realme 10 Pro 5G to hit shelves on December 16

The first sale will begin by 12:00 noon tomorrow, across realme.com, Flipkart.com and physical stores



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Vivo X90 Pro Review

Getting up close with a surprisingly snazzy snapper




pro

Realme launches 11 Pro Series 5G smartphones starting at ₹23,999

Realme has introduced two smartphones — the 11 Pro+ 5G and the 11 Pro 5G — under the flagship.



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Apple to shift 18 per cent of global iPhone production to India by FY25: Report

These estimates are based on targets committed by Apple’s contract manufacturers -- Wistron, Foxconn and Pegatron -- under the production-linked incentive scheme for mobile phones



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Google may start smartphone production in India

In talks with multiple contract manufacturers to start local production



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

OPPO Reno10 Pro+ review: A picture perfect prodigy? 

The latest photography-focused flagship promises to bring in both style and substance




pro

Foxconn begins iPhone 15 production in India

The scale of India production for the iPhone 15 will depend on the ready availability of components, which are largely imported, and the smooth ramp-up of production lines at the Foxconn factory outside Chennai



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Optiemus enters into JV with Corning International to produce ‘Made in India’ mobile glass covers

The 70:30 JV between Optiemus and Corning will help expand India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Apple's iPhone seen gaining market share in India as Pro model demand rises

The company is projected to account for 7 per cent of all smartphone sales in the country from July to December, up from 5 per cent in the first half of 2023



  • Mobiles & Tablets

pro

Apple apologises for iPad Pro 'Crush' ad, Ad Age says

The advertisement titled "Crush" has over a million views on Apple's YouTube channel




pro

Give employees appropriate strokes




pro

Mother’s unintended prophecy

Surviving Self-Distancing – Day 7




pro

Lockdown guidelines: Inter-state, inter-district movement of people prohibited till May 3

According to the Home Ministry's guidelines on the lockdown educational institutions, coaching centres, air travel and train services will continue to remain suspended




pro

Photography: Is it for the 'pros' or for everyone?

On a day that celebrates the invention of the photographic process, an amateur reflects on the changing times




pro

The not-so fool-proof cyber world

Can migrating to apparently safer platforms ensure a greater degree of privacy in the world of satellite communication, computers and programming? Read on




pro

The rising profile of the selfie




pro

Swiggy IPO: Choice Equity Broking assigns ‘subscribe for long term’ despite profitability concerns 

Analysts view Swiggy’s diverse portfolio, encompassing food delivery, grocery services, and restaurant reservations, as a competitive advantage over rivals like Zomato.




pro

Swiggy IPO: SAMCO Securities alerts investors on profitability concerns

Swiggy confronts intense competition from Zomato in the food delivery sector, potentially impacting its market share and customer acquisition costs.




pro

Aurionpro wins landmark contract for Chennai Metro Phase II fare collection 

Project encompasses Corridor 3 from Sholinganallur to Sipcot, and Corridor 5 from Koyambedu to Elcot Park




pro

A dargah in Rameswaram where property loot amounts to killing a cow on the banks of Ganga

According to a copper plate of the Muthukumara Vijayaragunatha Sethupathi Kaathathevar, one will incur the sin of killing a Kaaram Pasu, if one misappropriates the proceeds from Pakkiri Puthukulam village donated to the Habil and Qabil Dargah, which is a few yards away from the house of late President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam




pro

A slew of welfare schemes available for marginalised women, say Minister and officials at an outreach programme

200 beneficiaries selected by the Tamil Nadu Widows and Destitute Women Welfare Board will receive ₹50,000 each to establish self-employment ventures




pro

ST certificate: Children, elders of Kattu Naicken community continue protest for third day




pro

Part-time teachers stage protest seeking job permanency




pro

HC seeks State’s response to provide alternative accommodation




pro

Cooperative Society employees insists on cancelling unprofitable schemes




pro

I-T Dept. to conduct outreach programme in Madurai on Nov. 13




pro

Mullai Nagar residents begin indefinite protest opposing eviction

They say moving to a far away place will be a big impediment in earning their livelihoods; they also have to pay ₹1.5 lakh each for the new houses promised by the govt.




pro

Tourism Minister reviews development projects in Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi




pro

Farmers given training in open and protected cultivation of vegetables




pro

Meta says it will expand production of mixed reality headsets in Vietnam

Meta PLatforms said it will expand investment in artificial intelligence innovation in Vietnam, inlcuding production of its latest mixed reality headsets from 2025




pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Review | Blends software expertise with AI in a new form factor

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold not only marks Google’s foray into the foldable market in India, but also aims to redefine user expectations