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The investor added that ₹70 LPA sits in the top ~5% of roles, while nearly 80% of engineers earn below ₹40 LPA.

'₹70 LPA feels common, but it isn't': Investor debunks Bengaluru's high salary myth

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

The investor explains that salaries in Bangalore vary significantly across company types, and that the idea of ₹70 LPA being the norm does not reflect the broader market.

A key trend emerging from the data is the strong dominance of midcap and small-cap funds in delivering superior returns across timeframes.

Consistent winners: Mutual funds outshine Nifty 500 TRI over 1–5 year period

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

Mutual funds have delivered consistent outperformance against the Nifty 500 TRI across 1–5 years in the post-COVID market cycle. Midcap and small-cap funds emerged as key drivers, highlighting the rol...

Water plays a critical role in sustaining health, agriculture, energy systems, and nearly 1.7 billion jobs globally.

Water Forward: World Bank-led initiative targets 1 billion with water security push

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

The Water Forward initiative aims to address these structural issues by supporting countries in building stronger institutions, improving financial viability, and creating investment-ready water proje...

More strikes, ground ops on table? US sends forces, warships to West Asia

Iran war not over yet? US sending 10,000 more troops, warships to West Asia

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

The deployment includes about 6,000 troops aboard the aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush and several warships

Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14-15

'Xi will give me a big, fat, hug': Trump after opening Hormuz for China

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

The United States began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in a move aimed at curbing Iran's oil supplies to China and other countries

The introduction of Form 121 marks a shift towards simplified, standardised, and digital tax compliance.

EPFO introduces Form 121 under new tax law; replaces Form 15G and 15H

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

Taxpayers who earlier used Form 15G (below 60 years) and Form 15H (senior citizens) will now submit a single, unified Form 121. EPFO said the form is optional and meant for eligible individuals with n...

Hormuz blockade over? Trump announces permanent opening of the strait

Hormuz to open finally! Trump says doing it for China and...

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

"China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also - And the World," Trump announced on Truth Social

Developer activity has picked up sharply, with usage of OpenAI’s Codex tools rising fourfold within two weeks of its February 2026 launch.

India's AI growth story has a gap, metros dominate usage: OpenAI

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

Delhi-NCR leads in terms of ChatGPT penetration, followed by other major hubs such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai.

Snap Inc announces lay off. Here's what we know

Snap lays off 1,000 employees, shuts over 300 open roles

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

The visual messaging service app, Snap Inc has laid off 16% of its workforce amid investor pressure.

The film library includes major franchises such as Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, along with titles from the DC Universe.

HBO Max, JioHotstar team up to launch HBO Max in India; FRIENDS, TBBT available for users

by Business Today Desk |Apr 15, 2026

The launch brings a wide catalogue of shows and films from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios onto JioHotstar, creating a single hub for international pr...