Articles by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
World Bank expects India's remittance growth rate to halve in 2024 from 2023
India's remittance growth may slow down in 2024 compared to 2023 when it surged, as inflation dampened in US and Europe, with labour markets remaining strong.
![India was the country which received the highest amount in remittances in 2023, followed by Mexico, the Philippines, and Pakistan. (Reuters) India was the country which received the highest amount in remittances in 2023, followed by Mexico, the Philippines, and Pakistan. (Reuters)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/illustration-photo-seen-dollar-banknotes-phot_1719490761603_1719490761910.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 06:09 PM IST
Google brings Gemini features for Gmail: Summarise, ask questions, draft mails
Google brings the Gemini AI panel to Gmail following its rollout for other applications like Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Drive.
![Google is rolling out a Gemini AI side panel for Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Drive. Google is rolling out a Gemini AI side panel for Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Drive.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/26/148x111/Gemini-1-0--since-its-release-in-December--is-avai_1707399500694_1719377975057.jpeg)
Published on Jun 26, 2024 11:10 AM IST
Nearly half of India's working professionals want to switch jobs this year: PwC
More employees worldwide say they’re extremely likely to switch jobs in the next 12 months than the ‘great resignation’ in 2022
![More employees worldwide are likely to resign or switch jobs compared to the great resignation of 2022 More employees worldwide are likely to resign or switch jobs compared to the great resignation of 2022](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/25/148x111/photo-1662146494044-c3ecd3f7a3e5_1719318098441_1719318113706.jpg)
Published on Jun 25, 2024 06:07 PM IST
ONGC and Indian Oil partner up to establish LNG plant near Hatta Gas Field
ONGC said that the discovery at Hatta represents the results of five decades of exploration efforts.
![Representational Representational](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/ONGC-s-institute-in-Goa-will-have-a-mock-oil-rig-t_1703590845425_1719053665646.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Rubber growers in Kerala shift jobs over inadequate support on prices & finances
Kerala, which produces over 90% of India's rubber, sees its growers shifting jobs over weak government support on prices and better opportunities elsewhere.
![Latex drips from a tree at a rubber plantation (Jonathan Klein / AFP) Latex drips from a tree at a rubber plantation (Jonathan Klein / AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/thailand-rubber-economy-trade-china-us_47b16288-f20d-11e8-84c6-a70c31b0a588_1719047688639.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 03:13 PM IST
Tata Steel's UK workers to strike over job cuts and blast furnace closures
Tata Steel will see 1,500 workers of the Port Talbot and Llanwern plants on a strike over the 2,800 job cut plan; the UK's first steelworker strike in 40 years.
Published on Jun 22, 2024 01:44 PM IST
Insurers can't advertise ULIPs as investments & mislead customers: IRDAI
The insurance regulator cracks down on misleading advertising practices that make people misunderstand ULIPs as pure investment products.
![ULIPs are hybrid financial products that combine insurance and investment. ULIPs are hybrid financial products that combine insurance and investment.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/22/148x111/IMG_6815_1626414302316_1719032010770.jpg)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:36 AM IST
Zurich insurance acquires 70% of Kotak insurance, will introduce new brand
This is the largest foreign investment in India's general insurance sector since the FDI limit in the insurance sector was raised from 49% to 74% in 2021.
![The logo of Kotak General Insurance The logo of Kotak General Insurance](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/148x111/KOTAK_1_1716970673043_1718809929764.png)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 08:54 PM IST
Government considering income tax rate cut to boost consumption: Budget 2024
Government considers income tax rate cuts to boost consumption in the economy and increase savings for the middle class as consumption growth slowed.
![Representational (Unsplash) Representational (Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/148x111/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85_1718633911408_1718633979212.jpg)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 02:23 PM IST
America's third-largest bank fires employees for faking keyboard activity
The employees were found to have used devices and software known as “mouse movers” or “mouse jigglers,” to imitate activity
![Wells Fargo & Co, America’s third-largest bank, continues to reel from a sales scandal that erupted in 2016.(Reuters) Wells Fargo & Co, America’s third-largest bank, continues to reel from a sales scandal that erupted in 2016.(Reuters)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/148x111/customers-approach-denver-fargo-downtown-ban_1718444983772_1718444984057.jpg)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:26 PM IST
TCS has 80,000 open job positions due to skill gap
Quarterly results from IT firms including TCS indicate a significant slowdown in the sector.
![TCS(Bloomberg) TCS(Bloomberg)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/15/148x111/INDIA-TCS-6_1713968928434_1718437064886.jpg)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:40 AM IST
India's industrial output's y-o-y growth increases to 5% in April 2024
The top three contributors to India's industrial output growth are primary goods, construction goods, and consumer durables.
![IIP tracks activity in manufacturing, mining, and electricity generation IIP tracks activity in manufacturing, mining, and electricity generation](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/IIP-tracks-activity-in-manufacturing--mining--and-_1678473748489_1718203019325.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 08:16 PM IST
General insurance claims to get easier, more insurance products choices: IRDAI
The IRDAI reforms general insurance rules after reforming health insurance rules previously.
![Representational(Getty Images) Representational(Getty Images)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/IRDAI-has-reduced-the-maximum-waiting-period-for-P_1713003124364_1718196011354.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 06:20 PM IST
X will hide likes, Elon Musk confirms
Elon Musk had told X's engineers he wanted to place a stronger emphasis on post impressions instead of likes and reposts.
![Elon Musk with the backdrop of X's logo Elon Musk with the backdrop of X's logo](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/Musk_1714320816117_1718186967270.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 03:50 PM IST
DA hiked for bank employees as inflation rises, 5-day workweek pending approval
Dearness allowance has been hiked for bank employees as inflation increases for the last quarter of 2023.
![Representational(Reuters) Representational(Reuters)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/banknotes-photo-inside-displays-indian-rup_1718179195692_1718179195944.jpg)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 01:36 PM IST
Zerodha investors made ₹50,000 crore profit in four years: Nithin Kamath
Nithin Kamath had recently praised markets regulator SEBI for making investing easier.
![Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath.(X/Nithin Kamath) Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath.(X/Nithin Kamath)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/148x111/nithin_kamath_1699887360295_1718159608731.jpg)
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 08:03 AM IST
European travel to get more expensive as Schengen visa fees hiked by 12%
The European Commission cited inflation and rising civil servant salaries for the increase.
![Flight attendants walk next to a banner reading Flight attendants walk next to a banner reading](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/11/148x111/Bulgaria-Romania-travel--diplomacy-transpor_1718094668297_1718094668578.jpg)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 02:06 PM IST
Microsoft outsourcing research to OpenAI is good news for Google: Cybersec CEO
The CEO of cybersecurity firm Okta says Google pioneered most of AI advancements and Microsoft could potentially be reduced to a consultancy.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Demat accounts, MF folios won't be frozen if they don't have nominations: SEBI
Providing nomination is still mandatory for new investors, except for jointly held Demat Accounts and Mutual Fund portfolios.
![SEBI logo outside the regulator’s office.(HT photo) SEBI logo outside the regulator’s office.(HT photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/148x111/inauguration-narcotics-bengaluru-dignit_1718020363972_1718020364130.jpg)
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 07:48 PM IST
Suzlon independent director resigns over compliance and transparency issues
Independent director resigns citing governance issues amid the company closing the financial year 2023-24 with its largest ever order book.
![A windmill turbine is pictured here for representation. (Reuters) A windmill turbine is pictured here for representation. (Reuters)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/09/148x111/ALHDB4VRHFILZBC4KTGQTNJ2ZI_1630658731698_1717934681498.jpg)
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 03:01 PM IST
Inflation for industrial workers drops for February, March and April
Inflation for industrial workers drops to 3.87% in April compared to 5.09% last year.
![Representational Representational](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/09/148x111/This-initiative-will-not-only-improve-the-security_1692471902543_1717918447490.jpg)
Published on Jun 09, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Indian stock markets volatile due to heavy selling by foreign investors
Foreign investors are currently selling more Indian shares than buying them as Chinese stocks are cheaper, leading to volatile markets.
![Indian markets are still at an all-time high despite FPIs dumping shares Indian markets are still at an all-time high despite FPIs dumping shares](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/09/148x111/_985482c0-f5b1-11ea-ac5c-9be95d2c150f_1717915767324.png)
Published on Jun 09, 2024 12:25 PM IST
Bajaj Housing Finance files for Rs.7000 crore IPO following RBI mandate
The RBI had mandated NBFCs with a loan book more than Rs.50,000 crore to list on the stock exchanges.
![Representational Representational](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/148x111/Rolex_Rings_1627285392869_1717856155486.jpg)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 07:54 PM IST
SEBI looks to allow Mutual Funds to sell CDS schemes; Reform CDS buying rules
SEBI seeks public comments for new CDS rule proposals aimed at improving liquidity in the corporate bond market.
![SEBI Bhavan at BKC Bandra in Mumbai.(PTI) SEBI Bhavan at BKC Bandra in Mumbai.(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/08/148x111/SEBI_1703310806145_1717838434230.jpg)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 02:56 PM IST
RBI survey shows Indians feel and expect higher inflation and unemployment
The RBI’s inflation expectation survey and consumer confidence survey show marginally increasing pessimism towards the economy.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 08:10 PM IST
India's fiscal consolidation likely to be challenging with coalition govt: Fitch
Fitch believes India's new coalition government will make medium-term fiscal consolidation more challenging.
![The Fitch Ratings logo is seen at their offices at Canary Wharf financial district in London.(REUTERS) The Fitch Ratings logo is seen at their offices at Canary Wharf financial district in London.(REUTERS)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/Fitch_1717766941580_1717766941803.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Indian airports to profit more and airlines to lose more this year: CAPA
Increasing demand for air travel poises Indian airports to profit more and airlines to post more losses as airlines invest in more aircraft.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 04:55 PM IST
Top 10 things to know about the stock market today: RBI MPC, election results
Markets recover from the election results and rise higher than pre-exit poll levels.
![The Indian stock markets recovered from the election results-induced fall(Mint photo) The Indian stock markets recovered from the election results-induced fall(Mint photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/_75e8c66a-c948-11e9-9a71-0afbe126130e_1717755093162.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 03:50 PM IST
Satya Nadella’s 10 career tips after decade as Microsoft CEO
Microsoft’s CEO gives 10 snippets of career advice from his three-decade long stint at Microsoft.
![Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella(AFP) Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/US-tech-Microsoft-computers-AI-2_1716868118092_1717751566543.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 02:49 PM IST
Nvidia's Jensen Huang now 13th richest, earns 93 billion in 18 months
Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta buy truckloads of Nvidia chips for their AI projects, skyrocketing investor’s confidence in the chipmaker.
![Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks during the Dell Technologies World conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.(Bloomberg) Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks during the Dell Technologies World conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.(Bloomberg)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/DELL-TECHNOLOGIES-CONFERENCE-6_1716519511223_1717748637871.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:58 PM IST
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