Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is targeting to raise $1 billion under Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) (FCNR (B)) deposits and Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCBs). Of this, $650 million would be sourced through FCNR (B) deposits by Sept 2026. The public sector lender is betting on its overseas branches and NRI customers base.IOB MD and…
A World Cup of Records, Redemption and Remarkable Stories New York New Jersey Stadium shook on Sunday night, 82,500 voices rising as one. Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute, and Spain were world champions again after 16 years. Across the pitch, Lionel Messi, most likely playing his last World Cup match, at the end…
Chennai: Private sector Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on Monday reported a 45% rise in net profit at Rs 756 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, against Rs 521 crore during the corresponding quarter last year. Its advances crossed Rs one trillion during the quarter and stood at Rs 1,04,680 crore, which is a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) walks between Spain players during the medal ceremony (AP/PTI photo) Spain’s players produced one of the defining moments of sportsmanship after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, forming a guard of honour for Lionel Messi and the Argentina squad as they collected their runners-up medals following the final at MetLife Stadium.Moments…
Jairam Varadaraj, managing director, Elgi Equipments Chennai: Global air compressor manufacturer Elgi Equipments has unveiled a new five-year strategic business plan targeting consolidated revenue of Rs 6,615 crore by FY31, up from Rs 3,951 crore in FY26, implying an annual growth rate of about 11%—more than three times the expected expansion of the global air…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, and teammates (AP/PTI) Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Indian football fans for their unwavering support during the FIFA World Cup 2026, following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the final. Taking to X after the tournament, Caucino acknowledged the immense backing the Albiceleste received from…
Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland Chennai: Ashok Leyland is aiming to scale up its international business with a medium-term target of 25,000 export units, as the truck and bus maker looks to strengthen its position in global markets. The company said its export growth strategy will be driven by a combination of organic expansion, local…
Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia shows yellow card to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes (AP Photo) Argentina came under intense scrutiny following their FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain, with their behaviour during the post-match medal ceremony drawing widespread criticism from sections of the football community. According to Goal.com, several observers labelled the runners-up “classless”…
Children in Street Situation policy proposed identification and enumeration; individual care plans; and coordinated intervention by govt departments Sridevi* was 10 when she was found living on the streets of Semmancheri with her grandparents. The family had no identity documents, little food and no safe place to stay. Local vendors had begun pressuring her grandmother…
Marc Cucurella’s secret pre-match ritual helped continue Spain’s World Cup-winning superstition/ Image:X Marc Cucurella was spotted carrying out an unusual pre-match ritual moments before Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina, and it has now emerged that the act was part of a 16-year-old superstition passed down by one of Spain’s previous World Cup…