Manu Kaushik

New Delhi

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IRCTC to get into payment aggregator biz, RBI nod likely in 3 months

4 days ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

Indian Railways‘ ticketing and hospitality arm IRCTC is likely to receive in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in two to three months to provide payment aggregation services. The state-run company is also hoping that the final approval will come within a year, according to management commentary during an analyst call, following its fourth quarter (Q4FY25) results.
AI/ML jobs in demand, up 25% in May

5 days ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

The demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) professionals grew 25% on-year in May despite a tepid growth in hiring of white collar workers during the month, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. The report states the hiring by unicorns saw a robust 19% on-year growth in May.
Three more Indian business schools get into FT executive course ranking

5 days ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

Three Indian business schools – MDI-Gurgaon, IIM-Calcutta and IIM-Kozhikode – have got into the Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Custom Ranking for the first time this year. The rankings for bespoke courses for 2025 also witnessed Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad taking the top spot in Asia, pipping China-based Ceibs. Overall, Indian institutes have performed better than last year. For instance, ISB has been ranked at 23 in 2025, up three notches from the 2024 slot.
MCA shifts e-filing forms totally to new portal

6 days ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

The ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) will shortly discontinue the version 2.0 (V2) of the MCA21 portal, a platform used by companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) to make statutory filings, incorporation and closure of companies. In a notification, MCA said that it is launching a final set of 38 company forms, including 13 annual filing forms, 6 audit/cost audit forms on July 14.
India no longer just a middle-class market, but an innovation centre: FM

1 week ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

India is no longer just a large market for other countries to sell their goods, but also a market from where innovations are coming up, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. India is sustaining its growth as the fastest growing economy for the fourth consecutive year, thanks to the work of small, medium, and large industries, Sitharaman at the LPS IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards on Friday.
Student visa appointments continue at US Embassy amid policy uncertainty

1 week ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

The peak season for US F-1 student visa applications related to fall admissions is generally between May and August. On Friday, it was business as usual at the US Embassy in New Delhi, with a steady stream of students arriving for their visa interviews. The embassy’s operations were in contrast with an internal directive issued earlier this week by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, temporarily suspending the processing of new student visas worldwide.
CONCOR's annual capex will be Rs 800-900-crore in next 4 years: Sanjay Swarup - Industry News

1 week ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

With over 60% market share in India’s container rail logistics business, the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) is at the forefront of Indian Railways‘ ambitious plans to increase its share in the logistics sector. The state-run entity is diversifying its commodity mix and adding new terminals, containers, rakes and services to strengthen its dominance. In a conversation with Manu Kaushik, CONCOR’s chairman and managing director Sanjay Swarup spoke about the company’s growth strategies.
Cabinet approves rail projects worth Rs 3,399 crore

1 week ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday gave nod to two multitracking projects for Indian Railways which is estimated to cost Rs 3,399 crore. The project, which will be completed up to FY30, will ensure faster transportation of both passenger and freight traffic. “The two projects covering four districts across the states of Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 176 kms.
BEML to start work on ‘bullet train’ by September

1 week ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

State-owned BEML is going to start the manufacturing work on India’s first “bullet train” prototype from September this year, and the first trainset will be rolled out for speed testing by December next year, Shantanu Roy, chairman and managing director of BEML told FE. BEML, which has been awarded the contract for the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of two high-speed trainsets, will be making these prototypes in its new facility which is set to be commissioned in August this year.
Govt proposes 30% hike in stipend for apprentices

1 week ago | financialexpress.com | Manu Kaushik

The government has urged companies to increase the stipend of apprentices by 30% under the two flagship schemes – National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The recommendation, which would revise the stipend range from the existing Rs 5,000-Rs 9,000 to Rs 6,800-Rs 12,300, is aimed to reduce the dropout rates and attract more candidates across diverse sectors.