An Indian techie criticised US firms outsourcing work to Indian employees, claiming that they breathe down employees' necks every minute and keep them under constant pressure. "The average new IT graduate here makes ₹7 LPA. Yet, we're expected to perform at Google-level output," the techie said. "We're not machines...We're doing our best...The problem lies with the Indian manager," he added.

Janney Hujic, Singapore-based Elysian's Founder, claimed she met ex-DBS Bank CEO Piyush Gupta at a cafe in Indonesia's Bali. Sharing a picture, Hujic called Gupta "casual, composed, entirely unassuming" and said, "What struck me wasn't the legendary career...but humility and presence with which he carried himself." Responding to Hujic's post, Gupta wrote, "Sorry to disillusion you. That isn't me!"

LG celebrates 28 years of innovation, reliability, and the trust of millions of families. Marking the occasion, it said, "For nearly three decades, we’ve been part of your everyday life, making moments more comfortable, connected, and convenient." With this milestone, LG also thanked customers for their continued support and for letting LG be a part of their journey through generations.

Nestle India and IndusInd Bank have been removed from the BSE benchmark 30-share Sensex, a report stated. Meanwhile, Tata Group's Trent and Bharat Electronics could be added to the Sensex with effect from June 23. Bharat Forge, Siemens and Dabur will reportedly be removed from BSE 100, while Dixon, Coforge and IndusInd Towers will be added to the index.

The State Bank of India (SBI) manager, who received criticism for allegedly refusing to speak Kannada with a customer in Bengaluru, has now issued an apology in Kannada for "hurting sentiments". "Whoever got hurt because of me, I'm sorry. I will try to converse in Kannada," she said. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah had "strongly" condemned the action of the SBI manager.

Veteran investor Madhusudan Kela has further reinforced his bullish stance on Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), as evidenced by his portfolio changes in March 2025. He significantly increased his holding in Indostar Capital by 2.5%, bringing his stake to a substantial 5%, signalling strong confidence in the firm. Kela also made a fresh entry into SG Finserve, acquiring a 1.7% stake.

Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday due to weak global cues, especially from the Asian markets which affected investor sentiment. At the closing bell, the Sensex fell by 644.64 points, or 0.79%, closing at 80,951.99. During the day, it moved between 80,489.92 and 81,323.24.

A Capgemini Research Institute report titled "Data Foundations for Government: From AI Ambition to Execution" finds that two-thirds of public sector organizations are already exploring or actively using generative AI (Gen AI) to enhance public service delivery. The report also notes that many of these organizations are preparing to adopt agentic AI in the near future.

VA Tech Wabag surged over 6% on Thursday, buoyed by a strong March quarter earnings report and renewed investor optimism. The rally was further reinforced by a bullish technical setup, suggesting the potential for continued upside. Analyst Krishna Pathak notes it has broken above a long-term descending trendline, signaling a potential trend reversal and renewed bullish momentum.

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