Zoho Corporation launches Zakya for POS solutions
India Business News: Zoho Corporation has launched Zakya, a modern POS solution for retail stores. The cloud-based POS solution helps small and medium-sized retailers streamline their day-to-day operations with improved inventory management, omnichannel sales, and customer experience. Key Points
Times Of IndiaIIT Bombay’s Class of 2024 bags 1,340 offers in the first phase of placement
Students bagging offers for research and development got the highest average package of Rs 36.94 lakh per annum, followed by finance (Rs 32.38 lakh), IT/software (Rs 26.35 lakh), IIT Bombay said. Key Points
Economic TimesJunk email, spam: Simple step to keep your mailboxes free
Junk emails, and spam often fill mailboxes of email users. There are ways to stop these Junk emails, and spam. Key Points
Economic TimesDay 1 of placements: Databricks offers ₹2cr+ to IIT-Roorkee student
Amid concerns over the global economic slowdown's impact on placements this year, arguably one of the most challenging yet, students on Day 1 bagged salaries ranging from ₹15 lakh to above ₹2 crore. Indus Insights recruited students for data science roles at a package of ₹18 lakh. Key Points
Economic TimesIIT-Bombay minimum salary package drops to Rs 4 lakh during placement
Placements at IIT-Bombay for 2024 concluded with an average annual package of Rs 23.5 lakh. Despite the increase, some packages were as low as Rs 4 lakh. Fewer students were placed compared to the previous year. Many found jobs in engineering, technology, and finance sectors. Key Points
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Amazon Great Republic Day sale to begin on January 13: Top deals on OnePlus, iQOO, Samsung phones
Amazon India's Great Republic Day Sale will run from January 13 to January 18, 2024. The sale features a vast range of products, including exclusive deals on smartphones from various brands. Key Points
India TodayConcerns rise as final placements at IITs show 15-30% decline in job offers for class of 2024
Indian Institutes of Technology are experiencing a decline in job offers for students of the Class of 2024, with the number of students receiving job offers down by between 15% and 30% compared to the previous year. This is particularly concerning as the old IITs of Delhi, Bombay, Kanpur, Madras, Kharagpur, Roorkee, Guwahati and Varanasi (BHU) set the bar for engineering placements in the country. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter cutting freshers pay by 50 per cent, Wipro sacks hundreds of employees: details here
Wipro has laid off around 120 employees in order to 'realign business needs'. The company, in February, had announced that it will be slashing freshers' job offers by 50 per cent owing to current market conditions. Key Points
India TodayIIT Kharagpur, IIT (BHU) together bag close to 1240 offers, including PPOs, by end of Day 1 of final place
More than 61 companies made offers at IIT Kharagpur for software, analytics, finance–banking, consulting and core engineering roles. Apple, Arthur D.Little, Da Vinci, Capital One, DE Shaw, EXL Services, Glean, Google, Graviton, Microsoft, McKinney, Quantbox, Databricks, Square point and TSM, Palo Alto were among the companies that participated in the campus placements. Key Points
Economic TimesStudents tense as old IITs start final placements
The Class of 2024 at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is anticipating a challenging placement season as the older IITs commence final campus placements amid a tech slowdown. While some students secured crore-plus offers, concerns linger about ensuring maximum placements in the current market scenario. Pre-placement offers (PPOs) from high-frequency trading firms have provided some relief. Key Points
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Amazon Prime Day 2023: 7 Best deals on upcoming sale from OnePlus, realme, Redmi, pTron, more. Check them out!
Prime Day kicks off on July 15, 2023, at 12:00 AM and will be live until July 16, 2023. Customers will get deals from ASUS, Dell, Canon, OnePlus, realme, Redmi, pTron, MIVI, Belkin, URBN and many more. Key Points
mintTop 5 best smartphones in India under ₹20,000: Redmi Note 12, Moto G73, OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G and more
The Redmi Note 12, priced at ₹16,999, offers impressive performance, a vibrant display, and long battery life. Other options include the iQOO Z7, Moto G73, realme 10 Pro 5G, and OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G, all priced between ₹18,999 and ₹19,999, with varying features. Key Points
mintDiwali offers 2023: Check SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank offers to get the best deals, di
Diwali shopping 2023: To maximise your savings this Diwali, you must know the latest offers and deals from the prominent banks — State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. From instant discounts to cashback to rewards, there is something for everyone. ET Wealth Online has made a list of the top deals and discounts that banks are offering for Diwali 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Sale 2023: Up to 80% off on tablets, wearables and computer accessories
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is live with irresistible offers on tablets, wearables and computer accessories. Upgrade your style along with your computer system during this Amazon sale. Key Points
mintBest FDs: Banks offering interest rates up to 8% on 2-year fixed deposits
Fixed deposits have been the most popular type of investing for most people. This is because it offers investors guaranteed returns and is not volatile, in contrast to other products of a like nature. Key Points
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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023: Kickstarter Deals on Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, Fire-Boltt Asteroid smartwatch, more
Amazon's Great Indian Festival Sale 2023 offers up to 89% discounts on gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches. SBI cardholders get an extra 10% discount. Some highlighted deals include the Samsung Galaxy S23, OnePlus Y Series TV, ASUS Vivobook S15, and more. Key Points
mintAmazon 5G Revolution Sale: Discount on 5G smartphones from OnePlus, Xiaomi, iQoo and others
Amazon 5G Revolution Sale will run through May 27 to May 31. It offers exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 on select phones. Key Points
mintSave big with deals, discounts, cashback: 6 ways you can maximise savings during Diwali shopping
Diwali 2023: Make a budget before going on your festive purchasing spree. A precise budget will help you to understand how much you can spend comfortably without going over your budget. Festive offers and deals for Diwali 2023 have been launched by a number of banks. You can check to see if your bank is giving any deals and discounts on the item you intend to purchase whether you shop in person or online. Here are other money-saving tips for your Diwali shopping this year. Key Points
Economic Times7 latest highly deceptive online scams; how to identify them and protect your money
Online scam and how to protect yourself: If you are not aware of their latest methods and tricks, you can easily fall into their trap, resulting in loss of time, money and personal information. ET Wealth Online explains a few types of scams that have been on the rise and the ways to protect yourself from them. Key Points
Economic TimesEndefo expands its product portfolio in India with new earbuds, smartwatches and other devices
Dubai-based Endefo has launched six new electronics products in India, including smartwatches, earbuds, a portable speaker, power banks, and a boom box. The devices will be available through Amazon and retail stores from July 15. Key Points
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Amazon 5th Gear store 5G smartphones sale: Redmi Note 12 5G, iQoo Z6, more
Interestingly, customers who are upgrading their phones can receive an extra exchange bonus of up to ₹14,000. In addition, purchasers can take advantage of up to 12 months of no-cost EMI on certain smartphones. Key Points
mintUp to Rs 5 lakh discounts, other benefits on cars this month: How to get the best deal for your next car
The festive season could be the right time to purchase as several companies offer discounts and attractive deals now. Moreover, you will get reduced interest rates on car loans from various lenders at this time. It may sound exciting on paper but could be a bit daunting in reality. Read on to find out how you can make the most of the festive season deals on cars. Key Points
Economic TimesWipro CFO talks about reducing salaries by 50 percent, says freshers wanted fast onboarding over higher offers
Wipro's Chief Financial Officer, Jatin Dalal said that 92 percent of freshers decided to join the company at the low salary offer in order to fast-track the onboarding process. Wipro had announced slashing freshers' pay by 50 percent in February. Key Points
India TodayAmazon offering huge discounts on 5G phones: check deals on OnePlus, iQOO and other phones
Amazon is back with yet another deal on smartphones. This time the e-commerce giant is offering host of deals on 5G phones. Key Points
India TodayIndian IT companies to reduce campus hiring by 40 per cent, Wipro HR says honouring past offers is a priority
Indian IT companies will hire 40 per cent less freshers for the financial year 2024, an analysis revealed. Wipro HR chief said that honouring offers that had already been rolled out was a priority. Key Points
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TCS onboards 46000 freshers, HR head promises 100 per cent variable pay for existing employees
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) chief of Human Resource now says that the company has rolled out offers to 46,000 freshers for FY24. The HR head, Milind Lakkad, also said that the IT company honours all job offers. Key Points
India TodayICICI Bank raises FD interest rates for large amounts. Check details here
The private lender now offers 7.40 percent on its one-year fixed deposits to both regular and senior citizens on sums over ₹2 crore. Key Points
mintApple Watch series 9 available at a discount of Rs 6,000, know all about the deal
The Apple Watch series 9 can be yours at a discount of Rs 6,000. The deal is available on Vijay Sales website. Read on to know all about it. Key Points
India TodayIIT-Kanpur Class of 2024 secures 989 offers in first phase of placement; with average pay of Rs 26.27 lakh
“The relentless efforts of the Students Placement Office deserve appreciation as we culminate the first phase of this years placement season, said S Ganesh, director, IIT-Kanpur. Among the recruiters that visited the campus were Microsoft, Fujitsu, Samsung, Reliance, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Deutsche Bank, Tata Projects and Navi, a statement said. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's share-sale frenzy is seen continuing in 2024: Bankers
India offers “a much more constructive story for capital markets than the rest of Asia. It is as wide open as we have seen it for a while,” said Udhay Furtado, co-head of ECM, Asia Pacific at Citigroup Inc. “Bigger names could be potential candidates for 2024 listings.” Key Points
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Flipkart Diwali Dhamaka Sale: Get iPhone 12 under ₹30,000; here's how the deal works
Flipkart is offering a substantial discount on the iPhone 12, with the 64 GB storage model available for Rs. 39,999, reflecting a 19% price reduction. Key Points
mintAmazon Sale 2023: Want new smartphone? Get up to 51% off on Xiaomi smartphones
Take advantage of the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and treat yourself with a new Xiaomi smartphone. Check out the best deals and discounts on these smartphones along with our suggestions for the best pick during the Amazon Sale. Key Points
mintVodafone Idea's Independence Day Offer: 50GB Data, discounts, and more
Vi offers 50GB of data for unlimited recharges over ₹199, along with discounts on select recharge packs. There is also a ‘Spin the Wheel’ competition on the Vi App with various rewards. Key Points
mintPhonePe cashback offer scam leaves Delhi Police official in financial trouble, Rs 2 Lakh lost
tHE Delhi Police official received a call from an unfamiliar number informing him that he had won a cashback offer from a transaction he had made on PhonePe. However, in order to receive the cashback, he was instructed to download a different app. Key Points
India TodaySeeking the perfect home? Explore the Top 10 cities to live in the USA
US News & World Report reveals the best places to live in the US. Affordable housing and thriving job markets await in these top cities. | World News Key Points
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Amazon Great Summer Sale: Deals on smartphones you shouldn't miss. iPhone 14, OnePlus 11 5G and more
If you are looking for a new smartphone, here are some of the best deals for you under various budget ranges..Get iPhone 14 under ₹58,000, inclusive of all offers. Key Points
mintXLRI records 100 percent placements in 2 PGDM programs, avg salary at 29.89 LPA
Pre-placement offers (PPOs) were extended to 33.39% of the cohort and a total of 154 recruiting entities participated. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon Great Republic Day Sale ends tomorrow: Deals on premium smartphones you shouldn't miss
Amazon's Great Republic Day Sale offers discounts on smartphones with SBI credit cards and EMI transactions. Best deals include HONOR 90 at ₹30,999, OnePlus 11R 5G at ₹39,999, iQOO 12 5G at ₹52,999, Motorola razr 40 Ultra at ₹69,999, and Apple iPhone 13 at ₹61,999. Key Points
mintWhatsApp scam: Fake message circulating with free VIP entry offer to Ayodhya Ram Mandir on January 22
As the Pran Pratishtha ceremony for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya approaches on January 22, a deceptive WhatsApp scam has surfaced, posing a new threat to unsuspecting individuals. Indians have been advised to not trust free VIP entry offers or free prasad offers. Here are the details. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Great Freedom Festival 2023: Best deals on smartphones, laptops, smart devices, you shouldn’t miss
Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale offers wide range of gadgets with discounts. Extra 10% off with SBI Credit Card or EMI. Top deals on smartphones, laptops, Echo speakers, and Fire TV stick. Key Points
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Amazon Prime Day sale: Apple iPhone 14 to be available with ‘biggest discount’
Amazon's annual Prime Day sale will take place on July 15 and 16, with exclusive deals on smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs. The biggest discount will be on the Apple iPhone 14, according to Amazon India's Director of Wireless & Home Entertainment. Key Points
mintIndian IT sector to reduce college hiring by 40%, will prioritise last year’s offers first
Indian IT sector to reduce college hiring by 40%: The Indian IT sector is in a very bad shape, because of which the industry had to lay off employees in the thousands. This year, the Indian IT sector will be cutting down hiring from colleges by at least 40%. Key Points
FirstpostIIM Calcutta placement: Top 25% students offered Rs 50.86 lakh
The average yearly compensation at the end of placement season was Rs 35.07 lakh and median compensation was Rs 33.67 lakh. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWipro cuts freshers pay by 50 per cent, offers salary package of Rs 3.5 lakh per year
Wipro first promised to pay an annual package of Rs 6.5 lakh to freshers and it is now asking them to settle for almost 50 percent less salary than what it initially offered. Here is the full story. Key Points
India TodayWhy Tech Job Interviews Became Such a Nightmare
Rising interest rates led tech companies to become more demanding of potential hires. From lowball offers to endless interviews, it's tough out there for coders seeking jobs. Key Points
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New Zealand warns foreigners of job scams: Tips to remember if that offer looks 'too good to be true'
Immigration New Zealand has warned foreigners about scams involving fraudulent job offers. People have been advised to verify job offers, avoid excessive visa fees, consult licensed advisers, and know their employment rights. Key Points
Economic TimesAther 450 Apex launched with powerful motor offering over 100 kmph speed
The Ather 450 Apex comes with several upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Ather 450X. It boasts a more powerful 7.0 kW/26 Nm motor, allowing it to surpass speeds of 100 kmph. In contrast, the 450X had a top speed of 90 kmph. The Apex also offers better acceleration, reaching 40 kmph from a standstill in just 2.9 seconds. Key Points
Economic TimesCostco makes Thanksgiving affordable: Complete dinner for 8 at this rate
Costco is all for a stress-free Thanksgiving as it offers a complete dinner for 8 at a surprisingly low cost. Get to know more details on the offer below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon sale 2023: Up to 76% off on computer accessories and storage solutions
Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale brings you exclusive offers and discounts on computer accessories and storage solutions. Check out the best picks for upgrading your computer and save big during the Amazon sale. Key Points
mintMoto G84 launched in India with Snapdragon 695 SoC. Check price, specs and more
Moto G84 5G launched in India with 6.55-inch pOLED display, Snapdragon 695 SoC, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. Price starts at Rs. 18,999. Key Points
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Amazon 5G Revolution Sale: Deals on affordable smartphones you shouldn't miss including Redmi 11 Prime, iQOO Z6 Lite 5G
The sale offers up to 40% off on 5G smartphones from top brands like OnePlus, realme, Samsung and others. Buyers will also get no-cost EMI purchase options starting ₹1,666 per month. Key Points
mintApple iPhone 14 is available at ‘lowest-ever’ price on Flipkart: Details inside
Buyers can choose from multiple colour variants of the iPhone 14. These include Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Product RED, Yellow and Blue colour variants. Key Points
mintMWC 2023: Xiaomi 13 Pro launched, check price, specs, and all other details
The Xiaomi 13 Pro has officially been launched at the MWC 2023. The phone offers a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Here is the launch price, top specifications, and more. Key Points
India TodayRealme P1 Pro launched: Price in India, top specs, key features and everything to know
The Realme P1 Pro has been announced in India at Rs 21,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model. There is also the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration, which will cost you Rs 22,999. As part of the launch offers, people will be able to buy the base version at an effective price of Rs 19,999. Key Points
India TodayAmazon Great Republic Day Sale: When Is the Sale And What To Expect?
Most Searched Products News: Amazon India is about to come up with its first sale of the year - the Amazon Great Republic Day Sale. Here we talk about the things you can expect in the same and some of the best offers. Key Points
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TCS top recruiter at IIM Ahmedabad's summer internship program, all PGP students placed
The college placement committee announced that the IT company made 19 offers during the placement session. FinIQ and Tata Steel followed with the second and third highest number of offers. Key Points
Business TodayDream run! Samvat 2079 IPOs have 90% success rate and 6 multibagger triumphs
Six IPOs have turned multibaggers in Samvat 2079 with the highest return of over 300% by Kaynes Technology. The other offers which have delivered over 100% returns till date include Plaza Wires, Cyient DL, Global Health, Senco Gold and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon Great Indian Festival sale 2023: Top deals on iPhone 13, OnePlus 11R, and more
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale slated for October 8 will feature up to 40 per cent off on smartphones and mobile accessories from leading brands. Shoppers can avail attractive offers such as no-cost EMI, exchange deals, and massive discounts on iPhone 13, OnePlus 11R and other top smartphone models. Key Points
India TodayFlipkart Summer sale: Deals on iPhone 13, Google Pixel 7 Pro, other smartphones
Ahead of the sale, Flipkart has announced special offers for 5G phones and confirmed that discounts will be available for customers using bank cards. If you are considering purchasing a new smartphone, here are some of the best deals for you. Key Points
mintOppo Find N2 Flip goes on sale in India: Check price and offers
The Indian variant of the Find N2 Flip is sold in a single memory config – 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Key Points
The Indian Express
Highest FD interest rates: These banks offer best fixed deposit rates between 8% and 9%
Many banks currently offer senior citizens interest rates above 8%. When it comes to interest rates for regular citizens, however, only few come close to this rate. Key Points
Economic TimesIPO Calendar Next Week: 7 new issues, 8 listings to kickstart a busy month for primary market
The mainboard IPOs of RK Swamy, JG Chemicals and Gopal Snacks will hit the street to raise a cumulative of Rs 1,324 crore. Meanwhile, the SME segment will see public offers of VR Infraspace, Sona Machinery, Shree Karni Fabcom and Pune E-Stock broking. Key Points
Economic TimesIt's not placements as usual for IIMs this year
This year is turning out to be one of the most difficult ever for placements at the top IIMs of Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode, officials and students across institutes told ET. Many did not wish to reveal their identity or their institute. Key Points
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