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Astrotalk Store has emerged as a standout ecommerce success, transforming a ₹30 lakh internal experiment into a ₹140 crore revenue milestone within 12 months. Launched in late 2024, the platform identified a major gap in India’s fragmented spiritual products market. By combining astrologer-led trust, authentic sourcing, and digital scale, Astrotalk Store is redefining belief-driven commerce with s
Gold prices surged sharply on Pongal Day, climbing close to record highs as global investors rushed toward safe-haven assets. Rising geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran, combined with economic uncertainty ahead of key US jobless claims data, fueled strong demand for gold and silver. The rally has triggered concern among buyers as bullion rates jumped unexpectedly, delivering a price sh
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declared a generous interim dividend of Rs.57 per equity share for FY26, including Rs.11 as the third interim dividend and Rs.46 as a special dividend. Payment is scheduled for February 3, 2026, with January 17, 2026 set as the record date. CEO K Krithivasan highlighted continued Q3 growth momentum, AI services reaching $1.8 billion annualized revenue, and the compa
The Reserve Bank of India has revoked the Certificates of Registration of 35 non-banking financial companies after they failed to meet mandatory regulatory standards. The cancellations, carried out between December 9 and December 31, 2025, were executed under the RBI Act, 1934. As a result, these entities are no longer authorised to operate as NBFCs, reinforcing the central bank’s focus on financi
Ray Dalio views the skyrocketing price of gold not just as a profit-making trend, but as a distress signal for the global financial system. To him, it is a symptom of a deeper illness in the economy.
The article examines Tata Group’s broad decline in market value, with Tata Consultancy Services as a key driver and notable impacts across its vehicles, consumer, and metals units. It contextualises the fall within macroeconomic pressures and sector trends, highlighting resilience in some segments such as Tata Steel and Titan.
Gold loans with overdraft facilities function as flexible revolving credit lines secured by gold collateral, enabling borrowers to withdraw funds as needed up to an approved limit, overdraft options charge interest only on the utilized amount.
Following the US military’s daring Operation Absolute Resolve on January 3, 2026, which captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas, China has vehemently condemned the action as a violation of sovereignty and international law. With over $105 billion in loans and aid tied to oil supplies since 2006, Beijing faces significant financial uncertainty as political upheaval th
As the US attacked Venezuela and captured its leader the world gold and silver prices are skyrocketing, the same is reflected in the local market as well. Here are today’s gold and silver rates in Chennai.
Following the US special forces capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, Venezuela’s Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president to ensure governmental continuity. Rodriguez, a loyal socialist known as Maduro’s “tiger” for fierce policy defense, also serves as finance and oil minister.
