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India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry is preparing for a significant wave of fundraising, with companies expected to raise Rs 12,000-13,000 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs) in the next six to nine months.According to ET, around 15 firms are likely to enter the primary market shortly. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has…
Silicon Valley braces for Donald Trump’s H-1B fee hike The Trump administration’s sharp increase in visa fees for H-1B workers has triggered concern among US technology companies, with many considering moving more jobs overseas — the very outcome the policy aimed to prevent.US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a steep $100,000 levy for new…
Karnataka’s deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has ordered contractors to repair potholes across Bengaluru by November. NEW DELHI: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has said that the pothole issue is widespread across the country, including the national capital New Delhi and that projecting it as a problem unique to Karnataka is misleading. Speaking on Tuesday,…
Elon Musk’s position on the H-1B visa programme reflects a complex interplay of personal experience, corporate imperatives, and public statements that often appear contradictory. Musk himself entered the United States on an H-1B visa, a fact he credits with enabling his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of companies such as Tesla and SpaceX. While he…
In 2025, H-1B visas remain a critical gateway for foreign professionals pursuing careers in the United States. These visas play a significant role in supporting industries like technology, consulting, and finance, which depend on highly specialized skills. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas benefit from tapping into global expertise for roles in software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,…
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: India Inc is eyeing a bumper festival season, hoping that price cuts—which go beyond the GST reset in many cases—result in a rush of buyers in stores and revive consumer demand, helping more than offset the adverse impact of tariffs on the Indian economy.Sellers across ice cream parlours, grocery stores, and footwear…
NEW DELHI: From crunchy ragi crisps and foxtail-millet nachos to choco-millet bars, domestic FMCG companies, MNCs and agile startups are rolling out flavour-packed formats that give traditional chips and savouries a nutrient-rich twist.In a sluggish packaged-food market, constant innovation and a stream of new product launches are fuelling growth, as companies race to attract consumers…
Trump’s proclamation has established a new one-time fee of $100,000 (approximately Rs 88 lakh) for bringing qualified overseas workers into the United States. The Donald Trump administration’s move to hike the one-time fee for H-1B visas to a whopping $100,000 is expected to hit the Indian IT sector hard. The approximately Rs 88 lakh cost…
Companies across consumer electronics, e-commerce, automobiles, retail, logistics, and FMCG are rushing to hire temporary staff as India’s festive season kicks off, following reduced GST rates from September 22. Industry experts say many shoppers had postponed purchases earlier this season, which dented sales, but with firms passing on GST cuts through price reductions, buyers are…
The government is in discussions with the US administration and the IT industry over the sharp hike in H-1B visa fees, set to take effect on 21 September.American companies will end up getting even a harder hit after the announcement, being primary users of these visas to bring in high skilled workers, sources told PTI…
