Failed Garments Business, Rs 60,000 Investment, India’s Alternative To Foreign Brands In 1947: The Brand Behind ‘Melody’ Moment

Failed Garments Business, Rs 60,000 Investment, India’s Alternative To Foreign Brands In 1947: The Brand Behind ‘Melody’ Moment

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Italy, he gifted his counterpart Giorgia Meloni Parle’s popular chocolate-filled candy, ‘Melody’. The moment instantly went viral, sparking a wave of nostalgia. Behind the “Melodi” memes, however, lies the remarkable journey of the visionary who built the legendary Parle brand from the ground up. Almost a century…

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12 Most Advanced Countries In The World

12 Most Advanced Countries In The World

South Korea (Score: 6.63): South Korea maintains the top spot by spending a staggering 5% of its GDP on research. Home to giants like Samsung and SK Hynix, the nation boasts near-universal internet penetration and remains a global leader in semiconductor and smartphone manufacturing. (Image: Pexels) United States (Score: 4.94): The U.S. leads in absolute…

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Why Does India Import Over 800 Tonnes of Gold Every Year When It Has Almost Zero Gold Mines?

Why Does India Import Over 800 Tonnes of Gold Every Year When It Has Almost Zero Gold Mines?

Even though India has almost no active domestic gold production today, with the once-famous Kolar Gold Fields now largely a part of history, the country continues to rank as the world’s second-largest consumer of gold. To meet this massive demand, India imports nearly 700–800 tonnes of gold annually, placing a considerable burden on the national…

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SBI Chairman Warns Rapid Digital Finance Growth, Platform Lending Creating New Vulnerabilities

SBI Chairman Warns Rapid Digital Finance Growth, Platform Lending Creating New Vulnerabilities

New Delhi: State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty on Monday cautioned that rapid growth in digital finance, platform lending and data-driven underwriting is creating new vulnerabilities in the financial system, and said resilience must evolve alongside innovation. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit, Setty said banks and financial institutions must continue strengthening…

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Air India Board Meets Amid Rising Fuel Costs, West Asia Conflict And CEO Transition

Air India Board Meets Amid Rising Fuel Costs, West Asia Conflict And CEO Transition

New Delhi: Air India’s board of directors held a meeting on Thursday amid the loss-making airline facing multiple headwinds, including high jet fuel prices, due to the West Asia conflict. The board meeting took place at Air India’s headquarters in Gurugram, Haryana. ALSO READ | ‘Manner Of Confrontation…’: Iran President Shares Details Of 2.5-Hour Meet With…

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GK: What Is Form 121 In EPFO?

GK: What Is Form 121 In EPFO?

Form 121 is a unified tax declaration form used by the EPF members to claim exemption from TDS on withdrawals exceeding Rs 50,000 when their total service is less than five years. It replaced Forms 15G and 15H from April 1, 2026. This form is only for resident individuals whose estimated total income for the…

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SEBI Approves IPOs Of Hindustan Laboratories, RK Steel Manufacturing

SEBI Approves IPOs Of Hindustan Laboratories, RK Steel Manufacturing

New Delhi: Generic drug maker Hindustan Laboratories and steel tubes and pipes manufacturer RK Steel Manufacturing Company have secured Sebi’s approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs), an update with the markets regulator showed on Thursday. The two companies, which filed their preliminary IPO papers in September, obtained Sebi’s observations on April 27….

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