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This Week Job Updates: Latest Openings, Hiring Trends

Discover this week’s latest job openings, hiring updates, and career opportunities across industries. Stay informed and apply to the newest roles now. Recruitment at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has announced 42 vacancies, including 22 Senior Personal Assistant and 20 Personal Assistant positions. Applicants must hold a degree and possess a shorthand speed of 120 words per minute. The age limit is 18-35 years, calculated as of August 16, 2026. The selection process involves a written examination, a skill test, and an interview, with the exam center located in Chennai . Applications must be submitted online by August 16, 2026, and there is no application fee. Further details are available at itat.gov.in. Job Openings at the National Institute of Design, Amaravati The National Institute of Design in Amaravati has announced 22 vacancies for various positions, including lecturers, technical instructors, designers, technical assistants, as...

Now Hiring: Exciting Job Updates You Need to See This Week July

Don't miss out! July 2026 We've rounded up this week's hottest job updates and urgent openings across major sectors. Find your perfect role and apply today before positions fill up. 750 vacancies in the bank Public sector Indian Overseas Bank has announced vacancies. There is a total of 750 vacancies in the 'Apprentice' category, including 110 from UP, 85 from Maharashtra, 53 from Delhi, 35 from Tamil Nadu, 35 from West Bengal, 35 from Bihar, 35 from Haryana, and 33 from Kerala. Educational Qualification: Graduation Age: 20-28 (as on 1.7.2026) Stipend: Rs. 14,000 - 15,000 per month Examination Method: Online Examination, Certificate Verification Application Method: Online Application Fee: Rs. 744. For SC/ST candidates, Rs. 236 Last Date: 20.7.2026 For details: iob.bank.in 267 Vacancies at the University A recruitment notification has been released for positions at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi. There is a total of 267 non-teaching vacancies, in...

Major IRCTC Update from July 15 Booking Tatkal Tickets Just Got Easier

Chennai: Great news has emerged from Indian Railways. A long-standing request from passengers is finally being implemented. To ensure a hassle-free travel experience, Indian Railways has upgraded the IRCTC website with state-of-the-art technology. Do you know what benefits and features this brings? Let’s take a look at the details here. Indian Railways is an indispensable mode of public transport, with lakhs of people traveling daily. In India, approximately 88 percent of train tickets are booked digitally. Tatkal Tickets – Website Crashes However, when trying to book Tatkal tickets during emergencies, the website would often crash suddenly, and delays would occur while entering CAPTCHA codes. These issues caused significant inconvenience to passengers. To put an end to these problems, Indian Railways has completely revamped the IRCTC website using new technology. The "Beta version" of this new website, designed with AI technology, is set to officially launch on July 15. IRC...

Kalyan Jewellers Achieves Historic Milestone 2026

Shares of Kalyan Jewellers India continue to deliver excellent returns to investors. Following the release of strong first-quarter business updates, the stock's value has surged by up to 36% over the past three days, including a 9% rise on Friday alone. Historic Milestone; Market Value Rises by ₹13,280 Crore in Three Days On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the company's share price climbed to ₹483.40 per share —a six-month high. This significant rally over three days has added over ₹13,280 crore to investor wealth, pushing the company's market capitalization to ₹49,896 crore. Kalyan Jewellers: First-Quarter Business Update On Tuesday, Kalyan Jewellers reported a highly satisfactory performance for the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year. Consolidated revenue grew by nearly 38% compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. This growth is particularly noteworthy for the gold jewellery company, as the quarter included a 28-day period during which custo...

₹2,000 Crore EV Charging Project: 498 Fast Charging Stations Planned on India

India is taking a major step toward accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption with the launch of a massive EV charging infrastructure project worth ₹2,000 crore. Under the Central Government's PM E-DRIVE scheme, ₹2,000 Crore EV Charging Project: 498 Fast Charging Stations Planned on Chennai–Nagercoil, Chennai–Bengaluru Highways India is taking a major step toward accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption with the launch of a massive EV charging infrastructure project worth ₹2,000 crore. Under the Central Government's PM E-DRIVE scheme, approval has been granted to establish 4,874 public EV charging stations across 74 key national highway corridors throughout the country. The initiative aims to reduce India's dependence on petrol and diesel imports while promoting environmentally friendly transportation. As part of the first phase, Tamil Nadu will receive 498 fast-charging stations across seven major highway corridors, making long-distance EV travel more convenient an...

India will be the global gold price setting body

New Delhi: India is planning to become a gold price setter, the Chamber of Commerce of India said at a gold and gemstone conference. The industry said at the event, Gold price India will emerge as a country that sets gold prices India is a global gold price s etter. Instead, it should become a gold price setter. Domestic mining will help in this. Domestic production will meet 20 percent of the country's gold demand in the next decade. Due to insufficient domestic gold production and the lack of a gold banking system, we have to depend on the London market price. In the next 2-3 years, India will emerge as the world's jewelry hub. Gold and jewelry purchases should be honest and transparent. The Indian Standards Institution plays a key role in determining the quality of gold. Similarly, the OECD and London Bullion Market Association standards can also be adopted or equivalent standards can be developed. Similarly, the ban on the export of 24-carat gold from India h...

Why stock market investment tips don't work in india

It is said that proper research and analysis are necessary for direct investment in stocks. However, many investors seek tips that point to stocks that can be profitable.    Stock market why stock market investment tips don't work properly Although they attract recommendations to buy or sell specific stocks, they can cause problems in practice. Especially now, with the influence of social media, stock recommendations are followed by many people. Let's look at the problems in investing in stocks based on tips. Stock Guidance: It is natural to be interested in knowing stocks that can win among thousands of stocks. But finding them is difficult. That is why many people believe that investment tips will answer this. These tips do not contain investment-related guidance. New Trends: Not only stocks, but also mutual fund schemes are given tips. These are like the technology sector is the future or the pharmaceutical sector is now safe. The basics of this strategy and th...

What are the retirement expectations of Indian youth?

A majority of the Indian youth want to retire early and are expecting a large pension, a study has revealed.    Retirement plan Retirement preferences of Indian youth In a survey conducted by Grant Thornton Bharat among various stakeholders across India to find out about retirement planning, more than 55 percent of the participants said that they expect a pension of more than Rs 1 lakh per month during retirement. However, it has also been revealed that the savings they have made are not enough to compensate for this. This study reveals that there is a huge gap between pension preferences and retirement planning.  Most of the participants in the study said that they want to retire before the age of 45 to 55. However, they rely on traditional means such as provident fund, national pension scheme, and gratuity for retirement planning. More than 76 percent of the participants in the study said that they have not invested in annuity plans. The study emphasizes ...

How many people invest in digital gold?

New Delhi, May 5-Amidst the rising price of gold, interest in buying digital gold is increasing and 15 million Indians have joined digital gold investment in the last six months.   Digital gold investment People are interested in buying digital gold Investing in gold in the form of gold funds or digital gold is considered a good way. There are many types of gold funds in mutual funds. Meanwhile, digital gold investment is also becoming popular. Various apps offer this opportunity. In digital gold, gold equivalent to the amount purchased is safely stored. It can be purchased at a very low price and can be increased over time. It can also be easily transacted. With the price of gold on the rise, Indians are showing interest in digital gold investment, according to Safe gold, a company that provides infrastructure for digital gold apps. It has been revealed that most investors invest in small amounts continuously for three or four years and then convert it into jewelry....

India gst revenue growth with year

 New Delhi: GST collections hit a record high of Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April. This is the highest tax collection in a single month since the introduction of GST in 2017. GST india   What is the revenue collection of GST in India Earlier, the highest collection was Rs 2.10 lakh crore in April last year. The collection in March was Rs 1.96 lakh crore. In April last year, GST was collected from domestic transactions to the tune of Rs 1.90 lakh crore and from imported goods to the tune of Rs 46,913 crore. Refunds were given for Rs 27,341 crore. After deducting refunds, the net GST collection increased by 9.10 percent to Rs 2.09 lakh crore. In this context, Tamil Nadu's GST revenue in April last year increased by 13 percent to Rs 13,831 crore. The central government has estimated that the country's GST revenue in the current financial year will increase by 11 percent to Rs 11.78 lakh crore.  UPI transactions decline in the last month The country's UPI transactions declined ...

This gold price is not permanent.

This gold price is not permanent, but when people think of a problem in the country, they buy gold first. It is good to buy as much as needed, but buying too much is foolish. When there is a famine, the things they buy are food, clothing, and money. If we don't have money, it is difficult to sell gold for urgent needs. Gold price Gold market crash history   Will there ever be a situation where gold , which has been rising very, very rapidly in a short period of time, will become a commodity? Studies on gold say that it may come. If we look at the price of gold over the past 50 years, rather than just 10 or 20 years, it seems that what you are saying has happened. That is, in September 1980, the price of 1 ounce of gold touched $666. 19 years later, in September 1999, the same 1 ounce of gold was sold for $255. A 62 percent decline. An ounce did not touch $666 again until 2007. That is, 27 years later. Next, in 2012, 1 ounce of gold touched $1,772. But, in just three ye...

Which transactions are monitored by Income Tax Department?

The tax department is monitoring high-value cash transactions. At the same time, it is also monitoring digital transactions. It uses modern techniques to find out the relationship between income and expenses.   Income tax What types of transactions are monitored? Apart from bank statements, it also examines many data including real estate transactions and travel documents. When expenses are not matched with income, it sends notices and conducts investigations. The Income Tax Department can look at important cash transactions that may attract attention. Savings Account: The Income Tax Department takes note of depositing large amounts of cash in bank savings accounts. If you deposit more than Rs 10 lakh in a savings account in a total year, the Income Tax Department may investigate. Action will be taken if there is no proper evidence. Deposit Funds: You should be careful while investing cash in banks. If you deposit more than Rs 10 lakh in cash in a total year, the Income Tax Depart...

What will be the IPO expectations for india company

What will be the IPO expectations for 2025, More than 30 startups are planning to go public in the Indian stock market in the next two years, according to a report by Bloomberg.   New ipo What are the upcoming IPOs in India Despite the current lull in the initial public offering ( IPO ) market , more than 30 leading technology startups are preparing to go public by 2027, according to Bloomberg News. Walmart-owned Flipkart, PhonePe, and Oyo Hotels are among the companies on the list, with a combined market valuation of more than $100 billion. Unlike previous startups, these new entrants have strong financials, according to a report by the Rhinemaker Group. Many of these companies are on the verge of a major IPO. Meanwhile, the volatility of the stock market has led to a 34 percent drop in the number of shares traded in the first quarter of this year. What happens if Sensex increases? The stock markets, which had plunged to their lowest point yesterday, rose significantly...

How much does gold price increase this month?

Chennai, April 1-In Tamil Nadu, the price of ornamental gold sovereigns was sold at an unprecedented Rs. 67,400 yesterday. In the last three months alone, the price has increased by Rs. 10,200. Gold price will gold prices rise in india Due to international conditions, the price of gold in our country continues to increase. In Tamil Nadu, last Saturday, 22-carat ornamental gold was sold at Rs. 8360 per gram. Sovereigns were sold at Rs. 66,880. Silver was sold at Rs. 113 per gram. Yesterday, the price of gold rose by Rs. 65 per gram and was sold at Rs. 8425. Sovereigns were sold at Rs. 520. There was no change in the price of silver. In this regard, Chennai Gold and Diamond Jewelers Association President Jayantilal Chalani said, Additional duties have been imposed on goods imported from China and India to the US from April. This will come into effect from April 2. While the US has been causing many problems for Iran, Iran announced last week that it has nuclear weapons. It a...

How much gold reserves are held by Indian households?

New Delhi, March 31-More than the 'top 10' central banks The relationship between gold and India has reached new heights. Gold savings Indian households hold 25,000 tonnes of gold According to a study by HSBC, Indian households hold more gold than the 'top 10' central banks with the world's largest gold reserves. Household gold reserves stand at 25,000 tonnes. This is more than the central banks of 10 countries - the US, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, China, Switzerland, India, Japan and Turkey. As of December 2024. Central Bank Reserves (in tonnes) United States [8,133] Germany [3,300] Italy [2,452] France [2,437] Russia [2,332] China [2,280] Switzerland [1,040] India [876] Japan [846] Turkey [615] Total [24,311] Of these, the US Federal Reserve has the highest gold reserves of 8,133 tonnes. The German Federal Reserve is next with 3,300 tonnes. As of last December, the Reserve Bank of India's gold reserves stood at 876.18 tonnes. Due to geopoliti...

What is the new rule of gold loans?

New Delhi, March 19-Congress MP from Tamil Nadu, Manickam Thakur, has moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha against the changes made in the rules for gold jewellery loans. Gold loan Amendment in gold jewellery loan rules In a letter to Speaker Om Birla, he said, According to the new rules, customers will have to repay the entire principal amount along with interest at the end of the loan tenure, and after doing so, they can pledge their jewellery for a new loan or renew the loan the very next day. This is likely to cause difficulties especially for customers who are already in financial difficulty, as under the existing rules, they were allowed to repay only the interest during the loan tenure. At the end of the loan tenure, when they were unable to repay the entire principal amount, they were renewing their loan accounts. The current new rule is causing more suffering to the borrowers. To such a question, the Finance Minister had replied on the 10th: To protect len...

Gold is at a discount, what is the reason?

 New Delhi, March 15- Gold prices are soaring at a rapid pace, with demand falling, discounts are being offered,    Gold price What is the main reason for gold prices to increase? As gold prices in India have reached an all-time high, demand is falling. To compensate for this, gold importers are offering traders a discount of up to $39 per ounce, or Rs 3,400, the highest in eight months. The risk of a global trade war has increased due to US President Trump's tax policy. As a result, investors are increasing their investment in gold globally, and the price of gold is touching a new high. Due to the rise in prices, customers are reluctant to buy gold and are waiting for the price to fall. As a result, the gold trade has stagnated and the demand for jewelry has decreased significantly. Similarly, jewelers are also reluctant to buy gold . India's gold bullion imports fell by 85 percent in February, the lowest in 20 years. Yesterday, the price of a sovereign increased by Rs...

India ranks second globally in increasing gold reserves

 Mumbai, March 10- In the last five years after the Corona pandemic, the Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold reserves by 244 tonnes.   Gold reserves What is the rank of first in gold reserves country China is the top buyer of gold in the world, while India is second, according to data from the World Gold Council. Following Russia's military operation in Ukraine, central banks of many countries have changed their economic policies accordingly. However, China and India have been increasing their gold reserves more consistently than any other central bank. In the five years from 2020 to 2024, the Reserve Bank of India has increased its gold reserves by 244 tonnes. During the same period, China has increased its reserves by 336 tonnes. In particular, the BRICS countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa alone have increased their gold reserves by 700 tonnes in the last five years. Of this, India holds one-third. Experts say that the Reserve Bank of India i...

India ranks fourth in the number of rich people

 New Delhi: India ranks fourth among the countries with the highest net worth individuals in the world, with 85,698 people, according to a report released, Rich people wealth advisory firm Knight Frank. Those in this category must have a cash balance of one million dollars, or 8.60 crore rupees in Indian currency, in immediate cash. The United States continues to lead in creating the richest people. Of the total rich people in the world, 40 percent are in the United States; 20 percent in China; and 5 percent in Japan. The number of rich people is increasing due to the growing number of startups in India. Last year alone, the number of rich people in India grew by 12 percent. While only 7 rich people were created in 2017, 26 new rich people were created last year.  Services sector growth increases in February New Delhi: The country's services sector grew significantly in February on the back of strong new orders, according to the HSBC PMI report.   The services sector, ...

Interest rates on small savings schemes likely to be reduced from April

 New Delhi: Interest rates on small savings schemes are likely to be reduced for the upcoming April-June quarter, according to central government sources. If that happens, it will be the first time in five years that interest rates have been cut.   Interest rate Will interest rates go down in 2025 in India? After the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate for short-term loans to banks from 6.50 percent to 6.25 percent, banks are likely to reduce interest rates on deposits. In this context, it is said that the interest rate on small savings schemes is also likely to be reduced.   The interest rates for these are fixed in line with the interest rates on central government bonds with similar maturities as small savings schemes. This is fixed by the Union Finance Ministry once a quarter.   The interest rates for the upcoming April-June quarter will be announced by the end of March. The interest rates for the current January-March quarter were ann...