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Bengaluru bachelor reveals he spent Rs 12 lakh in 2 years on living expenses

A Bengaluru resident spent approximately twelve lakh rupees over two years. His monthly expenses as a bachelor in the city reached nearly fifty thousand rupees. Rent constituted a significant portion of his monthly budget, amounting to twenty-eight thousand rupees. Food and daily expenses added another twenty-two thousand rupees to his…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Swiggy agrees to refund unauthorised campaign fees; Bengaluru hotels to wait till September 1

The discussions, led by Swiggy CEO (food marketplace, dineout & crew) Rohit Kapoor, chief business officer (food marketplace) Sidharth Bhakoo and CEO (dineout & scenes) Swapnil Bajpai, came a day after rival Zomato held talks with restaurateurs and agreed to address a range of operational concerns.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

This Bengaluru startup wants to give ageing satellites a 'power bank' in space

Aule Space is developing "jetpack" satellites to dock with aging spacecraft. These innovative spacecraft will take over propulsion and extend operational life. The company recently tested its guidance system at an Isro facility. Aule plans an in-orbit demonstration next year for private docking. This technology could significantly extend satellite service…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Noida, Gurugram lead India's housing boom with up to 125% price growth: ANAROCK

India's top housing markets delivered strong dual returns between 2019 and Q2 2026, combining capital growth with rising rental yields, an ANAROCK report showed. Noida led capital appreciation with a 125% jump, followed by Gurugram at 117%, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad recorded the highest rental yield increases.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

5 Thiruvalluvar Kural Verses on Ethics and Governance That Every Indian Leadership Team Should Know

1. On choosing the right people: the minister problemThe Kural's chapter on ministers, Amaichchu, in the Porul section, is essentially a hiring framework. Thiruvalluvar argues that a ruler's single most consequential act is selecting who sits closest to the decision. He does not mean loyalty. He means tested judgment: someone…

Times Life · Aug 5

Noida home prices soar 125%, Gurugram 117% since 2019; check property rates and rental yields across 11 cities

Noida property prices went up by 125% to Rs 10,780 per square feet, Bangalore by 90% to Rs 9,450 per square feet from 2019 to 2026; Know Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad prices. Check the trend.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

'Quit ₹11 LPA job, now earns ₹28.5 lakh a year': How a Bengaluru man quits his corporate job to build a water purification business

A man left his Bengaluru corporate job for a water purification venture. This business now reportedly generates nearly twenty-eight lakh rupees annually. He supplies drinking water to hundreds of homes and local shops daily. His monthly expenses are significantly lower than his substantial revenue. This entrepreneurial move highlights a successful…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Mintoak acquires rewards fintech ICC Loyalty to expand bank platform in West Asia, Africa

Bengaluru-based Mintoak has acquired Dubai's ICC Loyalty for consumer rewards technology. This acquisition was largely funded by Mintoak's cash reserves and a small debt. ICC Loyalty manages credit card reward points for thirty-four banks and eleven million customers. The combined entity now offers a full-stack solution for bank clients. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

India Post is hiring car driver with a salary of up to Rs 63,200; check eligibility, age limit and how to apply

India Post Recruitment 2026: India Post is hiring Staff Car Drivers for its Bengaluru Mail Motor Service. Eleven vacancies are available, with applications closing within sixty days. Selected drivers will receive a monthly salary between nineteen thousand nine hundred and sixty-three thousand two hundred rupees. Applicants need a Class 10…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Foxconn vendor Agile Robots acquires majority stake in XNG Automation to scale up local production

"We have acquired a majority stake in Bengaluru-based XNG Automation to expand our local production of automation solutions," Agile India managing director Saravanan Solaiappan said without sharing financial details of the deal.

The Economic Times · Aug 4