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Air India's chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has resigned as the airline deals with challenges, including financial losses and the aftermath of a deadly crash last year that killed 260 people. Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will stay in the role until a successor is appointed, Air India said. A former Singapore Airlines executive, Wilson was brought in to lead a turnaround after Tata Group bought Air India from the Indian government in 2022 following years of losses. During ...Read More >
New Delhi: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The news of his resignation comes just days after its bigger rival IndiGo tapped aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO, as the country's two largest carriers come under pressure to tackle a mounting industry crisis stemming from t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The news of his resignation comes just days after its bigger rival IndiGo tapped aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO, as the country's two largest carriers come under pressure to tackle a mounting industry crisis stemming from th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI - Air India chief executive officer Campbell Wilson has resigned, Indian newspaper Mint reported, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash in 2025 that killed 260 people. The report of the leadership change comes as the airline contends with delivery delays and persistent losses. Regulators have also reprimanded the airline for safety lapses, including flying an aircraft eight times without an airworthiness certificate and run ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has resigned, Mint reported, as the airline grapples with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny following a crash last year that killed 260 people. The report of the leadership change comes as the airline contends with delivery delays and persistent losses. Regulators have also reprimanded the airline for safety lapses, including flying an aircraft eight times without an airworthiness certificate and running planes without checking emergenc ...Read More >
Summary The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) started consultations with electric two-wheeler makers on 2 April, as it looks to rev up its five-year-old 'Go Electric' campaign, eyeing a micro-level awareness on EV benefits, two people aware of the matter said. The West Asia war-triggered energy supply shocks are pushing India to speed up its shift to electric mobility to cut its oil import dependence and cushion the economy from volatility. Towards this, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) s ...Read More >
Mumbai: Google Pay has been distributing personal loans on behalf of its lending partners for several years and has now expanded its product suite to include credit cards. However, while personal loans are a third-party product, the credit card launch is the first native product introduced by the payments giant, which aims to go beyond distribution and create a credit ecosystem on the platform. "We're not doing this simply because we have distribution power. If that was the case, I would have g ...Read More >
Mumbai: The recent exemption of retail health insurance from the goods and services tax regime has helped reduce premiums. But that alone is not enough to drive growth as the industry continues to battle issues such as high medical inflation, inadequate coverage, differentiated healthcare and claims experience, insurers said in a panel discussion at Mint's BFSI Conclave 2025. "The premiums have come down by 18%. Does it mean that everyone is going to take insurance? No, that's not going to happ ...Read More >
A cafe in Kolkata has become a global curiosity. It is entirely dedicated to football legend Lionel Messi. The owner, Shamindra Ghosh, built it as a tribute to the player who helped him through depression. He now hopes to meet his idol. Messi is scheduled to visit the city soon. This unique story highlights the profound personal impact global sports icons can have. Shamindra Ghosh opened Cafe Leo several years ago. He was grieving his mother's loss and struggling to find a job. Watching Messi ...Read More >
Karan Johar is known for being at the centre of Bollywood's biggest celebrations, so his latest confession came as a surprise -- and felt refreshingly relatable. Despite attending countless star-studded weddings over the years, the filmmaker revealed that he has never actually eaten at one, admitting that the experience makes him uncomfortable. The revelation was made during a candid discussion between Karan Johar and recently married actors Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat on A Shaadi Show, ...Read More >
Dehradun: In a bid to enhance the income of the farmers, the Uttarakhand government has come out with a policy to promote the cultivation of aromatic plants. The government claims to have prepared a ten-year road map under its Mehak Kranti Niti (Fragrance Revolution Policy) that is aimed at doubling the farmers' income while benefitting the state's economy. The policy has been implemented keeping in mind the harsh geographical conditions that make large-scale agriculture impossible. Furthermore ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand is set to become a hub for aromatic crops with the launch of the Aroma Revolution Policy 2026‑36. The state will develop seven aroma valleys in different districts, creating new opportunities for farmers and boosting the rural economy. In the first phase, the valleys identified include the Timur Valley in Pithoragarh, the Damask Rose Valley in Chamoli and Almora, the Mint Valley in Udham Singh Nagar, the Cinnamon Valley in Champawat and Nainital, and the Lemongrass and Min ...Read More >
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 1: For most salaried Indians, Provident Fund (PF) is that one pot of money that quietly grows in the background, meant to be there when life stops going according to plan or there is a crucial life event such as marriage, home loan or purchase. Yet the moment people actually need it or try online PF withdrawal, many discover a hard truth: PF withdrawal often feels less like a process and more like a toss of a coin. The rules are written. The steps ar ...Read More >
Bihar Elections 2025: PM Modi thanks people of Bihar as NDA eyes landslide victory. "My deepest gratitude to the family members of Bihar, who have blessed the NDA with a historic and unprecedented victory in the 2025 assembly elections. This resounding public mandate will empower us to serve the people and work with new resolve for Bihar," said PM Modi in his recent post on the social media platform X. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Vipan Joshi, chief financial officer at Aakash Educational Services Ltd, has resigned effective 31 October, two people aware of the development said, adding to a leadership churn as the company proceeds with a rights issue. Joshi tendered his resignation about six months earlier, they said. A spokesperson for Aakash confirmed on a call on Tuesday that Joshi had stepped down. Mint reached out to Joshi through calls and text messages but he did not respond. Joshi said in a post on Lin ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Leading office developers are setting up platforms to offer GCC-as-a-service to new global capability centres looking to set up operations in India. GCCs constitute a significant portion of the tenant base for most commercial office developers. So far, mainstream office developers and flexible office space operators have leased space to such offshore R&D and backend centres for global companies. Now, developers are looking to leverage the opportunity to provide real estate, operation ...Read More >
New Delhi: After a gap of about three years, Russia is back among India's top five sources of steel, as Western sanctions force Moscow to reroute exports to Asia. The discounted shipments underscore the stress on Russian exports and India's rising demand for electrical steel used in transformers and electric motors. India imported the highest quantum of electrical sheets -- a kind of speciality steel -- from China, followed by Russia, for the six months ended September, steel ministry data show ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Pet cats are finally getting the startup attention dogs have long enjoyed. A clutch of new companies is betting on premium, preservative-free meals for cats -- complete with meat and superfoods like beetroot powder. Unlike dogs, cats have distinct nutritional needs. They require a higher share of protein and animal-based nutrients, opening the door for startups catering to their particular palates. Gurugram-based Smylo, which packages preservative-free meat for cats, has crossed ₹2 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The IT ministry has proposed amendments to social media intermediary guidelines to incorporate the impact of artificial intelligence. The draft amendments, published on 22 October, seek to crack down on the rising menace of deepfakes. However, creators and other industry stakeholders have called for some alterations to what the ministry has proposed. Mint breaks down the proposals and their impact on AI users. Over the past four days, creators, through policy think-tanks, have raise ...Read More >
In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The U.S. and India are close to a possible trade deal that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to about 15% to 16% from the current 50%, according to the Mint. In return, India may reduce imports of Russian oil and open its market to non-genetically modified American corn and soymeal products. The bilateral trade agreement could be announced when President D ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The heavy industries ministry has asked states to secure land and install infrastructure that will enable the rapid deployment of 72,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the country, two people aware of the development said. The push is part of a ₹2,000 crore incentive plan that states can avail funding from under the broader ₹10,900 crore PM E-Drive scheme. "Discussions with state governments have already begun," said one of the persons requesting anonymity. "The aim is to ush ...Read More >
New Delhi: Demand at India's top carmakers saw a sharp spike after cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates late in September coincided with the Navratri to Diwali festive season sales when companies recorded double-digit growth. The good news for the industry now is that there are early signs that the momentum will likely remain strong in the months and quarters ahead, top carmakers and industry veterans said. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd expects 7-8% growth in the industry's sales be ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the United States are reportedly on the verge of finalising a landmark trade deal that could slash US tariffs on Indian goods by more than 30%, potentially reducing rates from roughly 50% to 15-16%, according to sources cited by Mint. Long delayed, the pact is now gaining traction as discussions around energy cooperation and agricultural access advance rapidly. Energy strategy is a central pillar of the proposed agreement. India may gradually reduce crude oil imports from R ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the United States are reportedly on the verge of finalising a long-awaited trade deal that promises to reshape their economic ties. As per a Mint report, the agreement could slash US tariffs on Indian goods from the current 50 per cent to around 15-16 per cent, offering a major boost to Indian exporters. The proposed pact primarily focuses on the energy and agriculture sectors, with discussions also centred on India's gradual reduction of crude oil imports from Russia -- a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce U.S. tariffs on Indian imports to 15%-16% from 50%, India's Mint reported on Wednesday citing three people aware of the matter. The deal, which hinges on energy and agriculture, may see India gradually scale back its imports of Russian crude oil, Mint reported. India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the White House did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. U.S. Presid ...Read More >
India and the US are nearing a trade agreement. Tariffs on Indian exports could drop from 50% to 15-16%. This deal may involve India gradually reducing Russian oil imports. In return, the US is expected to offer concessions on energy trade. Both nations are also discussing increased imports of American corn and soymeal into India. India and the US are in extensive and advanced stage of talks on a trade deal that could see tariffs on Indian exports drop to 15% to 16% from the current 50%, mint r ...Read More >
New Delhi: India and the US are closing in on a long-pending trade deal that could slash the current tariffs for Indian exports to 15-16% from a punishing 50%, according to three people aware of the matter. With energy and agriculture emerging as key cards at the negotiating table, India may agree to gradually reduce its imports of Russian oil, the people cited above said on condition of anonymity. The purchases had prompted a punitive levy of 25% on Indian exports, which is over and above the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The trading for Samvat year 2081 that ended on Monday was marked by high volatility with geopolitical issues and rate cuts across the world taking centre stage. As uncertainty increased, across the world, investors eyed haven assets like gold and silver, and drove their prices to all-time peaks. Since last Diwali, the start of the Samvat year 2081, both the precious metals have gained nearly 60%.On the domestic front, all though the sensex and Nifty went up only marginally, Dalal Street ...Read More >
Bihar Election 2025: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has fielded Osama Shahab from the Raghunathpur Assembly constituency in Siwan district of Bihar. Osama is the son of Mohammad Shahabuddin, the late gangster or bahubali from Bihar, who served as an MLA and Member of Parliament from the Siwan constituency. A picture of Osama meeting with RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his son Tejashwi Yadav was viral on Thursday. Lalu Yadav is seen handing over the poll symbol to Osama in the picture, even as ...Read More >
Mumbai: The rupee reversed its retreating trend Wednesday to close at 88.0750 against the US dollar, with market participants attributing the steepest appreciation in nearly four months to unexpectedly heavy Reserve Bank of India (RBI) dollar sales that seemingly underscored Mint Road's discomfort with speculative positions. The rupee had closed at 88.7975 against the dollar Tuesday. The 0.8% rise through the day comes after the rupee consistently closed in 88.51 to 88.80 range in the last three ...Read More >
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