INSANE: 14 | Vintage Vibes

India may approve $370 million Chinese-linked auto investment, first in nearly a decade

India is poised to approve a significant $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Geely and France's Renault. This move, one of the largest Chinese-linked manufacturing investments in years, will see advanced hybrid powertrains built in India, potentially at Renault's Chennai plant. The investment…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Office leasing down 2% in Apr-Jun across top 7 cities; new supply falls 28%: Colliers

Office space leasing across seven major Indian cities saw a slight dip of 2% to 17.4 million sq ft in April-June, primarily due to reduced new supply. While Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad experienced growth, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata reported declines. Despite global economic uncertainties, the office market demonstrated resilience,…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

5 Short Books Under 200 Pages That Will Permanently Change How You Think and Read

Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl (165 pages)Frankl wrote this book in nine days. He had survived Auschwitz, Dachau, and two other Nazi concentration camps. What he produced is not a memoir of suffering - it is a clinical argument about why some people survive catastrophic conditions while others,…

Times Life · Jun 25

Chennai port launches 21-voyage cruise season as MV Empress arrives

Chennai Port witnessed a significant boost to cruise tourism with the arrival of MV Empress, launching an extensive three-month season. The port efficiently managed a record 3,600 passengers in a single day, showcasing its readiness for high-volume operations. A culturally rich welcome, featuring traditional music and hospitality, greeted travellers, highlighting…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (June 19, 2026) at Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and IBJA

Gold rate today: Gold prices are down today across India. This follows a drop in domestic bullion rates. Consumers planning to buy gold jewellery will find lower prices. Experts suggest gold may target further support zones.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

International Finance Corporation announces $371 million investment in data centre operator Sify

The International Finance Corporation is investing $371 million in Sify Technologies. This funding will develop two new data centres in Navi Mumbai and Chennai. These facilities will be AI-ready and energy-efficient. The investment supports India's growing digital needs and expansion of its data centre capacity. This move is set to…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai dominate India’s AI talent map: Report

Nearly one in five AI learners comes from Tier II cities such as Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur, Indore, Nagpur, Chengalpattu and Coimbatore, according to Scaler's India AI Workforce Report 2026, a study of career outcomes among India's AI-skilled workforce.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (June 17, 2026) at Tanishq, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds and IBJA

Gold rate today: Gold prices saw a slight dip across major Indian cities on June 17, 2026, following a decline in domestic bullion rates. Major jewelers like Tanishq, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, and Joyallukas reported a decrease in 22k gold prices compared to the previous day.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Tamil Nadu government empowers CMDA to give planning permission for high-rise buildings

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority now grants planning permissions for high-rise buildings. This streamlines approvals for projects in Chennai. Previously, a lengthy process involved multiple stages and government orders. The new directive simplifies this, speeding up clearances. This reform aims to boost urban development and ease of doing business in the…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Passenger footfall at Agartala's MBB airport has almost doubled in 12 years, official says

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala has seen passenger numbers nearly double over the past 12 years. This growth is attributed to the introduction of more flights to various cities. The airport now handles approximately 5,000 passengers daily. Efforts are underway to introduce direct flights to Mumbai and Chennai. The…

The Economic Times · Jun 13