A godson of King Charles has been linked to an American financier accused by the U.S. government of evading taxes on over $350 million in military contract profits. Lord Charles Tryon, a 48-year-old financier and CEO of Maris Limited, a Mauritius-based venture capital fund, holds positions at several companies

In an effort to address the alarming rates of financial illiteracy, 26 states now mandate financial education as a high school graduation requirement, a number that has more than doubled in the last decade. Despite this growing recognition of the importance of financial education, only 48% of adults possess basic

Seattle, WA - Ziply Fiber, a Kansas City-based provider of broadband internet services, has announced its intention to acquire the Pacific Northwest assets of Unite Private Networks (UPN), a Kansas City-area provider of fiber communications infrastructure services. The deal is aimed at enhancing Ziply's business service reach and residential fiber

Small business owners reported a surge in optimism towards the economy, with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index reaching its highest levels in 51 years. However, uncertainty hit record highs ahead of the November election, which may soon ease some worries and spur even more

A one-week entrepreneurship and skill development training programme on "Sericulture Entrepreneurship: Starting and Scaling a Silk Farming Business" was launched at the College of Temperate Sericulture, SKUAST-K, in Srinagar on November 11. The programme, sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, aims to

Los Angeles, CA - Marilyn Chinitz, a renowned divorce attorney with a long list of high-profile clients including Tom Cruise and Michael Douglas, has shared her secrets for building a fulfilling marriage that spanned 38 years with her husband Piero. Chinitz, who specializes in matrimonial and family law, revealed that

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Industries, with the conglomerate committing to invest Rs 65,000 crore in setting up 500 compressed biogas plants across the state over the next five years. According to Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications,

A Midwestern mother-daughter-in-law duo recently embarked on a "girl's weekend-style" trip to Branson, Missouri, and found the perfect blend of relaxation, conversation, and bonding time. For the first time in their 20-year marriage, Sarah, a married woman in her mid-40s with two teenagers, and her mother-in-law took a solo getaway

Kolkata: Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday alleged that he was cheated out of around Rs 15 crore by his former associates Mihir Diwakar and Soumya Das. The cricketer has filed a complaint against them with the Jharkhand High Court, stating that they misused his name to

In a significant move that highlights the growing influence of startups in the Indian business ecosystem, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has invested heavily in Bengaluru-based startup KhataBook. The company's valuation has soared to Rs 45000 crore, with Dhoni's investment reportedly contributing to its rapid growth. Launched in 2018

New Delhi, Nov 12- Inflation in India soared to a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October, surpassing the Reserve Bank's upper tolerance level, due to rising food prices. The Reserve Bank's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October showed that inflation breached the central bank's comfort zone,

New Delhi: The finance ministry announced on Tuesday that public sector banks (PSBs) have demonstrated remarkable resilience with a notable growth in net profit, business, and decline in non-performing assets (NPAs) during the first half of the current fiscal year. The aggregate business of 12 PSBs, including state-owned giants like

In an entertaining episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared the fascinating story behind his company's name. Goyal revealed that he had initially wanted to name the platform "Tomato," but was unable to do so due to a domain issue. The recent episode, which is

A new study by global consultancy firm Ecosystm, commissioned by Microsoft, has revealed that while many organizations are making a commitment to sustainability, there is still significant work to be done to reduce their environmental impact. According to the 2024 Global Sustainability Barometer, 84% of firms place high strategic importance

Kolaba, August 15, 2023 - India's public sector banks (PSBs) have shown a promising recovery in the first half of FY 2024-25, with their aggregate business exhibits an 11% year-on-year growth. This positive trend follows the implementation of crucial reforms by the government, including the Enhance Access and Service Excellence

New Delhi, October 10 - In a welcome move for policy makers and stakeholders, 63 indebted companies have been given a new lease of life in the September quarter under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), marking nearly half the number of distressed businesses to be saved so far this

A 36-year-old Florida woman, Emily Odio-Sutton, has transformed her side hustle into a thriving business, earning an impressive Rs 45 lakh (approximately $63,000) every month through print-on-demand services. Her journey began in December 2022 as she balanced remote work, family responsibilities, and sought better work-life balance. Initially, Emily's generic

Mumbai, March 10, 2023 - Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni has made a significant investment in KhataBook, a Bengaluru-based startup that provides financial management solutions to small entrepreneurs and shopkeepers. The company's valuation has soared to Rs 4,500 crore, making it one of the most notable investments by a

New Delhi: A recent study conducted by Grameen Foundation for Social Impact has revealed alarming statistics about the challenges faced by women business correspondents (BCs) while working in remote areas of India. The joint report on Gender Gap in the Business Correspondent Industry highlighted that nearly 60 per cent of

India, Mumbai: Dilip Shanghvi, the founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals, has achieved an impressive feat. Born with just two employees and starting with an initial investment of ₹2,000, he has transformed his company into a global pharmaceutical giant worth billions of dollars. His journey highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability,

Meta Platforms is set to begin offering European users of Instagram and Facebook the option of receiving "less personalized ads" without a fee, in a move that may hit the company's revenue in one of its largest markets. The new ad format, dubbed "contextual ads," will show users what Meta

The finance ministry has announced that public sector banks (PSBs) have shown robust performance in the first half of the current fiscal year, registering a 26 per cent growth in net profit and an 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in aggregate business. According to the government, the aggregate business

The Ministry of Finance has stated that public sector banks (PSBs) have shown a commendable performance in the first half of FY 2024-25, with their aggregate business exhibiting an 11% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Following significant reforms launched by the government, PSBs have emerged stronger, according to officials. The implementation of

Dublin, Nov. 12, 2024 - According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.com, the India air conditioners market is expected to reach USD 8.07 billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.90%. The Indian air conditioner market, which was valued at USD 5.41

In a move that could transform the financing landscape for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to introduce a collateral-free term loan scheme. The scheme aims to strengthen the manufacturing capabilities of MSMEs by making essential funds more accessible without requiring asset