Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on November 15? Check details

Banks nationwide, except in Jharkhand, will be open today, November 15th, as it is the third Saturday of the month. Customers in Jharkhand will find banks closed due to the Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary. This differs from the usual closure on second and fourth Saturdays, with mobile and net banking remaining accessible.

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Warren Buffett’s market move: Berkshire takes $4.3 billion stake in Google parent Alphabet; scales back Apple holding

Berkshire Hathaway has made a significant multibillion-dollar investment in Alphabet, while trimming its Apple holdings. This marks a notable shift for Warren Buffett’s investment strategy, with Alphabet now a substantial position. The company also reduced its stake in Bank of America and exited DR Horton, as its cash reserves reach a record high ahead of

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Walmart leadership change: CEO Doug McMillon to step down next year — Who will succeed him?

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will retire next year, concluding a decade-long tenure marked by significant e-commerce growth and strategic policy shifts. John Furner, currently head of Walmart US, will succeed him on February 1, 2026. Both leaders rose through the company’s ranks, with McMillon credited for transforming Walmart into a competitive online player.

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India-Canada FTA: Goyal says ‘all possibilities are on the table’ — Free trade agreement talks to resume soon?

India is exploring all options to resume free trade agreement negotiations with Canada. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held recent discussions with his Canadian counterpart, Maninder Sidhu. These engagements aim to boost bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership. Trade figures show a rise in Indian exports to Canada. The diplomatic relationship is gaining momentum after recent high-level

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Infosys hands out Sept quarter bonus: Employees to get 75% average bonus; check details

Infosys has announced performance-linked payouts for the September quarter, with employees receiving an average bonus of 75% of their eligible amount. This figure is slightly lower than the previous quarter’s average of 80%. Payouts varied by job level and performance rating, with bonuses ranging from 70.5% to 83% and will be added to November salaries.

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ED summons: Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani offers to appear ‘virtually’; probe on under FEMA

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani has requested to appear virtually before the Enforcement Directorate for a FEMA investigation concerning alleged illegal overseas fund transfers of Rs 100 crore related to a highway project.

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US-South Korea tariff deal: Reduced duties, nuclear submarines, shipbuilding and more – What’s in the new agreement?

South Korea and the US have finalized a trade and security agreement, reducing US import duties on South Korean products from 25% to 15%. The deal includes South Korea building nuclear-powered submarines and establishing new partnerships in shipbuilding, AI, and the nuclear industry. South Korea will also invest $350 billion in the US.

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India’s FTA push: Negotiations with EU, US, Oman, New Zealand, & more ongoing; ‘many more wanting us to start,’ says Goyal

India is actively expanding its free trade agreement network, with ongoing discussions underway with the US, EU, New Zealand, Oman, Peru, and Chile. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted these efforts and the potential for infrastructure collaboration, emphasizing the reduction of global trade barriers to facilitate the free movement of goods, services, and capital.

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