Rupee to open a tad weaker tracking Asian peers, US inflation data eyed

 The Indian rupee is expected to open slightly weaker on Wednesday, tracking declines in most of its Asian peers, with traders awaiting U.S. inflation data due later in the day while expecting the rupee to gradually weaken towards 84.50. The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee will open at 84.34-84.35 to the U.S. dollar, … Read more

GCCs to boost salaries of entry-level workforce in India across key sectors

The Global Capability Centers (GCCs) is expected to increase demand for fresh talent in India as well as boost the salaries for entry-level job roles across key functional areas in IT products and services and non-tech sectors in FY 2024-25, according to a report on Thursday.  The report by TeamLease Digital provides a glimpse into … Read more

NABL signs pact for on-site testing of materials in construction projects

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) signed an MoU with the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) to enhance the quality and reliability of temporary site testing laboratories in civil engineering projects, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Tuesday.  “By implementing NABL’s recognition scheme, this collaboration seeks … Read more

India`s milk production rises 4% to 239.3 MT in FY24: Government

The government in its latest data has said that India’s milk production rose nearly 4 per cent annually to 239.3 million tonnes (MT) in 2023-24 on better productivity, even as milk output of buffaloes declined 16 per cent annually. Milk output from exotic/crossbred cattle has increased 8 per cent while production from indigenous/non-descript cattle increased … Read more