Karnataka government clarifies on Lenskart deal: Won’t let private companies exploit exchequer

Karnataka government clarifies on Lenskart deal: Won’t let private companies exploit exchequer

BENGALURU/HYDERABAD: A day after eyewear startup Lenskart inked a deal with the Telangana government to set up a manufacturing facility in the state, Karnataka industries minister MB Patil clarified on why the deal didn’t come to the state.“As custodians of taxpayers’ resources, we are committed to making prudent decisions that maximise long-term benefits for both…

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New RBI governor faces ‘trilemma’ of growth, inflation, rupee-dollar rate

New RBI governor faces ‘trilemma’ of growth, inflation, rupee-dollar rate

New RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra MUMBAI: RBI’s incoming governor Sanjay Malhotra faces the challenge of balancing economic growth, inflation, and exchange rate stability – a battle that outgoing governor Shaktikanta Das was still fighting. At the same time, he has to deal with regulatory reforms affecting bank lending, curbing digital fraud, and addressing retail financial…

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UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Arrested on Gun Charge

UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Arrested on Gun Charge

Authorities on Monday announced that a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, has been arrested on firearm charges in Altoona, Pennsylvania. “At this time, he is believed to be our person of interest in the brazen targeted murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, last Wednesday in Midtown Manhattan,”…

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RBI cuts CRR: Will bank fixed deposit rates come down soon?

RBI cuts CRR: Will bank fixed deposit rates come down soon?

Deposit rates have reached their periodic maximum, and special deposit schemes are unlikely to be modified when this fiscal year concludes. (AI image) Bank fixed deposits: Banks are expected to maintain current deposit rates as credit expansion and the recent CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio) reduction provide adequate liquidity for lending requirements through FY25.Banking officials indicate…

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