Amazon India bets big on Tier-2, Tier-3 cities

[ad_1] Samir Kumar, Country Manager, Amazon India After returning to helm Amazon’s India operations, Country Manager Samir Kumar revealed that 70 per cent of Amazon’s new customers now come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. “The speed and quality of service they were getting weren’t satisfactory compared to metro cities,” Kumar acknowledged. “So, we’re putting serious…

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A Family Office and Kazakhstan’s Changing Asset Rules

[ad_1] Dinmukhamet Idrisov, a Kazakh oligarch whose wealth originates from Kazakhstan’s oil and industrial boom of the 1990s, has quietly embedded a complex asset structure in Singapore over the past decade. Through a network of companies largely managed by family members and trusted associates, Idrisov has carved out a discreet, yet significant offshore platform. This…

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India-UK FTA rings in the cheer for exporters of labour-intensive goods

[ad_1] The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finalised on Tuesday has brought in cheer for exporters, especially of labour-intensive items such as textiles, gems & jewellery, leather, footwear, pharmaceuticals and agri & processed foods, who hope to gain from tariff elimination in the UK market. The double contribution convention, which exempts Indian workers temporarily employed…

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Blackout in Spain and Portugal: Ripples Felt in Crypto

[ad_1] A massive power outage that swept across Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, has not only disrupted daily life but also sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and prompting discussions on regulatory frameworks. The Blackout Unfolds At approximately 12:33 PM CEST, a sudden drop in grid frequency from…

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Probe at 52-Week High on Contract

[ad_1] Probe Gold Inc. (T.PRB) hit a new 52-week high of $2.15 Tuesday. Probe announces that it has awarded the contract for the Environmental Impact Assessment/Statement for the Novador Project, to WSP Canada Inc. Aclara Resources Inc. (T.ARA) hit a new 52-week high of 80 cents Tuesday. No news stories today. Aris Mining…

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British businesses honoured in 2025 King’s Awards for Enterprise

[ad_1] A diverse group of British companies — from ex-offender employers to luxury shoemakers — have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Awards for Enterprise, highlighting the entrepreneurial resilience and innovation powering the UK economy. In total, 197 organisations were honoured this year across four categories: international trade, innovation, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through…

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Dow Plummets 200 Ahead of Trump-Carney Meeting

[ad_1] Advertisment Stocks slipped Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and watched for signs of progress in global trade deals. The Dow Jones Industrials collapsed 199.89 points to 41,018.94. The S&P 500 index skidded 25.63 points to 5,624.75 The NASDAQ Composite faded 107.92 points to 17,736.32 Tech giants Nvidia…

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Telangana to host 72nd Miss World pageant

[ad_1] It is not cricket fever, but Miss World fever that is gripping Telangana now, as the State is all set to host the 72nd edition of the Miss World Festival, scheduled from May 7 to 31. Hyderabad will serve as the principal host city. At the official press conference announcing the festival here on…

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