For small businesses, growth often feels tied to attracting new customers. Yet research consistently shows that focusing on retention delivers stronger, more sustainable results. Acquiring a new customer can cost five to seven times more than keeping an existing one, and a modest 5 percent increase in retention rates can boost profits by 25 to…
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent, marking the first increase since February 2023. The decision, announced on 7 October 2026 after a three-day meeting, reflects growing concern over inflation pressures even as the Indian economy continues to show resilience….
Apple is entering a major leadership transition, and the changes go beyond Tim Cook leaving the CEO position. On September 1, 2026, John Ternus officially took over as Apple CEO after Cook spent 15 years leading the company. At almost the same time, longtime executive Phil Schiller is also reportedly stepping back from two of…
The Left Democratic Front in Kerala is witnessing an unusual public confrontation between its two main constituents. The Communist Party of India has staked a firm claim to the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) insists the position belongs to it by long-standing…
The wait for a lighter Battlegrounds Mobile India experience has finally moved forward, with BGMI Lite pre-registration now open for Android users in India. The new version is being positioned as a smaller and more accessible alternative for players whose smartphones struggle with the full game. BGMI Lite is expected to arrive later in 2026, although…
Walk into a supermarket in India and pick up a famous international food or beverage brand. The packaging may look almost identical to what you find in Britain, Australia or the United States, but the taste can sometimes feel noticeably different. The sweetness, texture, ingredients, colour and even the way a product feels in the…
Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to Karnataka to release 17.604 thousand million cubic feet of Cauvery water, described as the accumulated backlog as of August 27 calculated on a pro-rata basis. In a supplementary affidavit filed on August 30, the state also asked the court to ensure that Karnataka releases…
Deepti Sharma etched her name into the record books on Sunday with a spell that was as clinical as it was historic. During India’s emphatic 94-run victory over Thailand in their Women’s Asia Cup opener in Dubai, the veteran all-rounder claimed three wickets without conceding a single run. The performance took her to 171 wickets…
Bank customers across India could face disruption in September as the United Forum of Bank Unions has announced four days of nationwide strike action. The banking sector is heading towards another period of uncertainty as unions push for several long-pending demands. According to reports, the UFBU has announced one strike on September 11 and another…
The India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 3 in Colombo began with India firmly in control, but rain and overcast conditions once again threatened to disrupt the contest. India had declared their first innings at a commanding 503/9, and Sri Lanka resumed on 8/2 after losing two early wickets late on Day 2. By…