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When you are planning to open a fixed deposit, it is recommended to compare the interest rates offered by different banks so that you can choose the one which offers the highest one.Typically, a long tenure fixed deposit offers a higher interest rate.  We list out the interest rates offered on 3-year term deposits by top 7 banks – both private and public sector. Meanwhile, it is important to note that a marginal difference of, say, 50 basis points in interest rates can lead to higher savings over a long period of time.For instance, if one bank offers 50 basis…

Modi, former executive director at tobacco major Godfrey Phillips India Ltd, part of Modi Enterprises—KK Modi Group, plans to launch home decor stores and expand his direct-selling venture, which he started in 1996. His cosmetics brand Colorbar is also undergoing a revamp. “I’m not concerned with the (inheritance) fight; that’s in the background. I’ve got businesses to run, people take care of,” Modi, founder and managing director of Modicare Ltd, said in an interview on Friday at the company’s office in New Delhi. In August last year, Modi was ousted from the tobacco maker’s board over his conduct during board meetings…

Around 10 public sector units did not fulfil the requirement for at least three months as of December, according to an analysis of 20 PSUs based on data sourced from the Nifty PSE Index and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). “A prevalent issue appears to be a systemic tardiness and operational inefficiencies within PSUs, who often defer to their respective ministries for clearances, leading to delayed approvals and potential appointments based on patronage rather than merit,” said Shriram Subramanian, founder and managing director of proxy advisory firm InGovern Research Services. The Companies Act mandates at least one woman director on…

Born in 1937 to a lower-middle-class family with no business pedigree, Gupta, who was called Bhaisahib by older employees and QRG by others, defied the odds in the India of the 1970s, where connections and inherited wealth often dictated success. His story rivals the bootstrapped triumphs of global icons such as Sam Walton of Walmart and Ingvar Kamprad of IKEA, yet remains distinctly Indian in its context and execution. At 21, QRG left for Delhi armed with little more than the will to succeed. He started working at an electrical goods shop in Bhagirath Palace, Delhi’s bustling wholesale market, learning…

Generic Engineering Construction & Projects Q3 Results 2025:Generic Engineering Construction & Projects declared their Q3 results on 06 Mar, 2025. The topline increased by 58.2% & the profit decreased by 27.2% YoY. Profit at ₹1.82 crore and revenue at ₹93.29 crore.As compared to the previous quarter, the revenue grew by 81.57% while the profit decreased by 15.35%. This fluctuation in profit has raised concerns among investors and analysts alike.The Selling, general & administrative expenses rose significantly by 25% quarter-on-quarter and increased by 108.86% year-on-year, indicating rising operational costs that are impacting profitability.Moreover, the operating income saw a decline of 7%…

(Bloomberg) — Hudson’s Bay, a historic Canadian department store chain, has sought protection in its home country and intends to restructure after failing to secure financing to shore up its cash reserves. The company sought creditor protection with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Friday, according to a statement. Bloomberg reported earlier the retailer was planning to file for bankruptcy. The court has appointed Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. to oversee the proceedings, according to the statement. Hudson’s Bay operates as a standalone Canadian business under Hudson’s Bay Co., which is North America’s longest continuously operating company, with headquarters…

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s oldest retailer, Hudson’s Bay, has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business. The department store company that dates back to 1670 announced the move Friday evening, saying it has been facing “significant” pressures, including subdued consumer spending, trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada and post-pandemic drops in downtown store traffic. “While very difficult, this is a necessary step to strengthen our foundation and ensure that we remain a significant part of Canada’s retail landscape, despite the sector-wide challenges that have forced other retailers to exit the market,” Liz Rodbell, president and CEO…

(Bloomberg) — The US Justice Department has opened a preliminary probe into a recent surge in egg prices across the country, according to a person familiar with the investigation.  The investigation, which is being conducted by the department’s civil antitrust enforcers, focuses on whether companies including Cal-Maine Foods Inc. and Rose Acre Farms Inc. have colluded to boost prices or limit supply, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing a confidential probe. A dozen large eggs in the Midwest cost an average of $8.41 wholesale as of Feb. 28, a record high and an increase of more…

International Women’s Day is just as good a day as any to provide strength to women and enable them to be the torchbearers of their own financial destiny. This can be done through proper planning, effective money management and thoughtful fund allocation.Now, it is a given that investing appears to be a difficult task for most women, still it is important to acknowledge that with proper financial education and consistent reading sensible allocation of funds can be done. As perfectly stated by American author and journalist Clare Boothe Luce: “A woman’s best protection is a little money of her own.”Here…

Trump’s policies have upended trade flows Industry grapples with mass layoffs, activist investor push Oil investment, output growth unlikely despite govt push Oil prices hover around $70 a barrel HOUSTON, March 7 (Reuters) – The world’s energy industry leaders meet in Houston next week as plummeting oil prices push Big Oil to slash thousands of jobs even as a pro-fossil fuel U.S. administration encourages them to pump more. U.S. President Donald Trump’s first 47 days in office have been marked by a rapid overhaul of government and policy, including mass layoffs and the reversal of many of the policies of…