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Russian companies investing rupee surplus in Indian govt bonds: Report

May 17, 2023, at 06:27 am

Mumbai: According to the Indian Banks' Association (IBA), Russian banks and companies with trade surpluses from Indian lenders are using the rupee funds to invest in domestic government debt, Reuters reported.

Mobile Premier League expands in Africa

May 17, 2023, at 05:38 am

New Delhi: Mobile Premier League (MPL), the mobile esports and digital gaming platform, has officially launched its app in Nigeria, marking its first foray into the African gaming market.

Indian Oil Q4FY23 PAT soars 67% YoY to Rs 10,059 crore

May 17, 2023, at 05:24 am

Mumbai: State-owned refiner Indian Oil Corp Ltd reported a jump in its standalone net profit for the quarter ended March 2023, with a year-on-year growth of 67 percent to Rs 10,059 crore compared to the net profit of Rs 6,021 crore recorded in the same period last year.

Top Tesla execs to visit India to explore supply chain expansion outside China: Report

May 17, 2023, at 05:12 am

Amid ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, companies such as Tesla are quickly understanding the need to redirect their focus away from China.

SEBI explores broadening QIB definition to allow debt market investments by universities and urban local bodies

May 17, 2023, at 03:37 am

If the consultation paper issued by the market regulator SEBI is approved, it could enable higher educational institutions, urban local bodies, and Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency (MUDRA) to participate as Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) in investing in debt securities, Moneycontrol reported.

Paytm promotes Bhavesh Gupta as president and COO

May 17, 2023, at 03:09 am

Mumbai: In a move to bolster its lending operations amidst growing competition in the digital lending sector, Paytm has promoted Bhavesh Gupta, a key executive in its lending division, to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Bharti Airtel Q4FY23 net profit soars 50% YoY to Rs 3,006 cr; ARPU rises to Rs 193

May 17, 2023, at 02:09 am

Mumbai: Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecommunications company in India, recorded a massive 50% increase in consolidated net profit to reach Rs 3,006 crore for the quarter ending in March 2023 compared to Rs 2,008 crore in the same period last year.

Vodafone plans to cut 11,000 jobs over next three years

May 17, 2023, at 12:15 am

Telecom major Vodafone on Tuesday said it might cut 11,000 jobs over three years.

Bank of Baroda registers 2-fold jump in Q4 profit

May 16, 2023, at 11:54 pm

Mumbai: Public sector lender Bank of Baroda on Tuesday reported over two-fold jump in its fourth quarter net profit at Rs 4,775.33 crore on account of higher interest income and low provisions for bad loans.

Indian Minister Piyush Goyal emphasises 10x plus growth potential in next 25 years

May 16, 2023, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi: During his two-day visit to Brussels to attend the first Ministerial meeting of India-European Union Trade and Technology Council (TTC), Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal was invited to attend the business meeting organised by Federation of Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

India and EU affirm commitment to work together on WTO reforms

May 16, 2023, at 10:53 pm

Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal and Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for an Economy that Works for People, and the European Commissioner for Trade,  Valdis Dombrovskis emphasised on the need for expediting the ongoing India-EU FTA negotiations by finding convergence on all issues.

Federal Bank inaugurates new branch in Ambernath

May 16, 2023, at 08:58 pm

Mumbai: Federal Bank proudly announces the inauguration of its Ambernath branch, marking its 163rd branch in the Mumbai Zone.

Amazon lays off 500 employees in India: Reports

May 16, 2023, at 03:37 pm

Technology giant Amazon India has laid off 500 employees in India, media reports said on Tuesday.

Kamdhenu strengthens the presence of its Brand 'Kamdhenu Colour Max Sheet’ in West Bengal

May 16, 2023, at 12:12 am

Kolkata: Kamdhenu Limited, India’s largest manufacturer and seller of branded TMT Bars in retail, announced its plans to strengthen the presence of its brand 'Kamdhenu Colour Max Sheet' in West Bengal.

UK’s SRAM and MRAM Group to invest USD 100 million in SpiceXpress; signs MoU

May 16, 2023, at 12:08 am

Kolkata: United Kingdom-based SRAM & MRAM Group will invest $100 million in SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt. Limited. Both sides have signed a MoU as part of the investment deal.

Kotak Cherry launches 'Cherry and Chill' campaign

May 15, 2023, at 11:55 pm

Kolkata: Kotak Cherry, a curated tech-led investment platform under Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd, a Kotak group entity, has unveiled its latest campaign, “Cherry and Chill”, aimed at providing investors with a fresh take on investing.

Vinsys to pursue inorganic global expansion strategy

May 15, 2023, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata/Pune: Vinsys, Pune-headquartered global IT services company, is actively seeking inorganic growth opportunities to expand its reach in new markets, including the US and UK while continuing to consolidate its position in the Middle East.

Business Association of Nagas delegation visiting Bangladesh

May 15, 2023, at 10:57 pm

A 12-member Business Association of Nagas (BAN) delegation is currently visiting Bangladesh where they are meeting industrialists and business bodies to explore business opportunities.

Vee Tech CEO Chocko Valliappa nominated as member of Syndicate of Anna University

May 15, 2023, at 08:46 pm

Bengaluru: Chocko Valliappa, founder and CEO of IT services firm Vee technologies, has been nominated as a member of the Syndicate of Anna University, India’s foremost technical University.

India's wholesale inflation slips into negative territory in April

May 15, 2023, at 07:02 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation fell into the negative zone in April 2023.

PM Modi interacts with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

May 15, 2023, at 05:28 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had an insightful meeting with Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, and he is happy to see India emerge as an attractive destination for investment.

Business Association of Nagas delegation explores trade opportunities in Bangladesh

May 14, 2023, at 07:56 pm

Dwaki/Meghalaya: A delegation of 12 members from the Business Association of Nagas (BAN) is present on a five-day business trip to Bangladesh to explore potential business opportunities.

'Had a productive meeting': PM Modi after meeting CEO of Japanese semiconductor firm Renesas Electronics Corp

May 14, 2023, at 05:30 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he met Toshi Shibata, the CEO of Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Renesas Electronics Corporation and had a productive meeting with him where the two discussed aspects relating to tech, innovation and India’s strides in the world of semiconductors.

MG Motor India launches Comet EV, starting at Rs.7, 98000

May 14, 2023, at 02:05 am

Kolkata: British automobile major MG Motor India on Saturday revealed its smart electric vehicle, the MG Comet EV, in the East Indian city of Kolkata.

Nagaland: Women vendors receive interest-free loans from tEA

May 14, 2023, at 12:04 am

Kohima-based organisation – The Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA) -disbursed interest-free loans to 20 women street vendors in the Nagaland city to give them a chance to receive stress-free finances during a period post the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arabian Sea: ONGC discovers oil in two blocks

May 13, 2023, at 11:25 pm

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has made discoveries of Oil and Gas in MBS171HAA-1 (MBS171HAA-A)-“AMRIT” in OALP (Open Acreage Licensing Policy) block MB-OSHP-2017/1 in Mumbai Offshore (SW) on the Arabian Sea.

NSE warns investors against person collecting money providing assured/guaranteed returns

May 13, 2023, at 08:41 am

Mumbai: National Stock Exchange (NSE) has cautioned investors against individual, who, it warned, is collecting funds from the public and providing assured/guaranteed returns on investment in stock market.

IT services company Vinsys working on IPO; plans further expansion in US, UK markets

May 13, 2023, at 08:38 am

Kolkata: Pune-headquartered IT services multinational company Vinsys is also working towards an initial public offering (IPO) that it aims to complete within the current calendar year.

PayNearby launches ‘PayNearby Mall’ - a meta-commerce platform for small businesses and consumers ahead of ONDC rollout

May 13, 2023, at 08:07 am

Kolkata: Branchless banking and digital network PayNearby Friday launched PayNearby Mall—a meta-commerce platform to enable easy availability of goods and services, in an assisted mode at the last mile. This will soon be integrated with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform.

Linc Ltd FY23 PAT soars 359.8% to Rs 3,740 Lacs

May 13, 2023, at 07:51 am

Kolkata: Writing instruments and stationery manufacturer Linc Ltd (Formerly Linc Pen & Plastics Limited), has reported a total income of Rs 49,024 Lacs, showcasing a growth of 37.0% compared to the previous fiscal year.