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L&T Chairman, SN Subrahmanyan, has announced that women employees in the L&T parent group will now be entitled to one day of menstrual leave. Women make up approximately 9% of the company’s 60,000-strong workforce. This move positions the engineering, procurement, and construction giant as one of the first in its sector to introduce such a policy, reflecting a step towards greater inclusivity and employee welfare.The announcement comes in the wake of a controversy sparked by Subrahmanyan’s earlier remarks suggesting employees should work 90 hours a week, which drew significant criticism. Additionally, he had voiced concerns about a labour shortage in…

Automotive sales declined 7% year-on-year in February to 1,899,196 units, hurt by an over 6% fall in two-wheeler purchases to 1,353,280 units, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) data showed on Thursday.All the segments, including cars and commercial vehicles declined, with tractor sales suffering the worst fall of 14.5% to 65,574 units in February.The dealers’ association attributed the decline in sales to weak consumer sentiment and raised concerns about rising inventory, claiming that automakers pushed products without the consent of the dealers. FADA has also asked auto companies to align wholesale with genuine demand.Also Read | “Automobile sector needs to…

With summers approaching, the quest for the best 1.5 ton window AC intensifies. Finding the best 1.5 ton window AC is essential for effective cooling in medium-sized rooms. These air conditioners provide a balance of performance, energy efficiency, and affordability.A 1.5 ton window AC is a popular choice for many, offering efficient cooling for medium-sized rooms. But what distinguishes the best window AC from the rest? With advanced features like inverter technology, copper condensers, and dust filters, the best window AC models ensure consistent cooling even in high temperatures. Buyers should consider factors such as energy ratings, noise levels, and…

Raamdeo Agarwal, co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), is famous for his risk free and balanced investment strategy of wealth creation. He has a real time net worth of $1.6 billion according to Forbes. With more than four decades of experience in the business and investing, investors can learn a lot from Agarwal’s experience.This can not only help them in becoming better investors but even better human beings. The following are five crucial takeaways from his investment philosophy.The QGLP investment frameworkAgarwal’s investment philosophy is reflected in the QGLP model, i.e., Quality, Growth, Longevity, and Price. He would prefer to…

Amazon’s Laptop Days sale is here, bringing massive discounts of up to 50% on top laptop brands like Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and MSI. Whether you need a powerful gaming laptop, a sleek ultrabook for work, or a budget-friendly option for everyday tasks, this sale has something for everyone.With limited-time offers on the latest models, now is the perfect time to upgrade your device at unbeatable prices. Don’t miss this chance to grab high-performance laptops at a fraction of their original cost. Head to Amazon and take advantage of the Laptop Days sale before it ends!Top laptopsAsus laptop deals…

UTI Nifty Index Fund, India’s oldest Nifty 50 index fund, turned 25 this March. Since its launch in 2000, it has delivered a return of 11.51%, which means a sum of ₹10 lakh invested at its launch would have grown to approximately ₹1.5 crore today. While this return is commendable, active large-cap funds have outperformed it over a 25-year period. The average return for the large-cap category stands at 12.39%, while UTI Large Cap Fund (formerly UTI Mastershare) has generated a return of 12.87% over the same period.However, the trend has reversed during the past decade. Over the last 10 years, the…

Among these institutes are the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB) and Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC), considering several top companies are increasingly scouting for influencer marketing experts. ISB’s hybrid digital marketing and analytics programme introduced three years ago has been updated to concentrate on content related to social media and influencers, among other digital marketing strategies, Madhu Viswanathan, associate professor of marketing at ISB, said in an email reply to Mint’s queries. “The digital marketing and analytics programme is one of the most popular online courses offered by ISB… The programme is experiential with students learning a…

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro certainly has one of the most polarising back designs I’ve seen on a phone so far. While it retains most of Nothing’s signature transparent back aesthetic, including the Glyph lighting interface, the camera module is where things get interesting. It’s not symmetrical. In fact, some might say its layout is almost unusual. The camera lenses lack symmetry, and the new periscope lens is undoubtedly the highlight—significantly larger compared to last year’s Nothing Phone 2a.Beyond that, several additions make it a much more complete product—at least from what I’ve observed in my first week of testing.…

If you want to invest in  tax saving instruments such as PPF, NSC, SSY and NPS, it is important to do it within the right timeframe.Those taxpayers who want to claim tax benefits for financial year 2024-25 must do it before March 31, 2025., failing which they will not be able to claim deduction for this year. Let us understand more on this here.Investing for tax saving: Key things to knowWhat are different types of investment instruments in which one can invest?Taxpayers can invest in a number of tax instruments such as PPF, NSC, SSY and NPS, among others. These financial instruments enable taxpayers…

Realme appears to be expanding its P3 series with the introduction of a new Ultra variant. Following the launch of the Realme P3 Pro 5G and Realme P3x 5G in India earlier this year, the Realme P3 Ultra has surfaced in a popular benchmarking database. The listing hints at key specifications, including its chipset, RAM, and operating system.Geekbench listing reveals key specificationsA Realme handset bearing the model number RMX5030 has been spotted on Geekbench, a renowned benchmarking platform. The listing suggests that the device will feature an octa-core processor, with four cores running at 2.20GHz, three at 3.20GHz, and a…