UPI transactions cross Rs 20 trillion for third straight month in July 2024
Aug 03, 2024, at 10:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction values surpassed Rs 20 trillion for the third successive month in July 2024, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) — a state-owned organization that operates retail payments and settlement systems in the country — on Thursday (Aug 1).
Ford to consider proposal for India re-entry as western markets face speed bumps: Report
Aug 03, 2024, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: American multinational automobile giant Ford, which exited India in 2021 over losses and poor sales, could re-enter the Indian market with a global team including CEO Jim Farley as it is set to consider a fresh proposal with a new strategy for the market, reports the Times of India (TOI).
PM Modi inaugurates 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists
Aug 03, 2024, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) at National Agricultural Science Centre (NASC) Complex in New Delhi on Saturday.
India’s seafood exports increase 31% to Rs 61043.68 cr
Aug 03, 2024, at 06:57 am
New Delhi: India’s seafood exports have increased from Rs 46,662.85 crore in 2019-20 to Rs. 61043.68 Crore in 2023-24 registering a growth of 30.81%, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Coal sector grows by 14.8% in June; highest in 8 core sectors
Aug 03, 2024, at 06:35 am
New Delhi: The coal sector showed the highest growth of 14.8% among the eight core industries in June 2024, according to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) with a base year of 2011-12, released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries.
UDAN round 5.3 reopens bidding for routes discontinued before 3-yr tenure
Aug 03, 2024, at 06:29 am
New Delhi: Air routes that were discontinued before the three-year tenure have been re-offered for bidding under UDAN Round 5.3, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol informed Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Govt permits 100% FDI via automatic route for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
Aug 03, 2024, at 05:47 am
New Delhi: In a major boost to the domestic MRO industry and to the aviation sector, the Centre has announced a uniform rate of 5% IGST on imports of parts components, testing equipment, tools and tool-kits of aircraft, irrespective of their HSN classification subject to specified conditions.
Dept of Pharma implementing PLI Scheme for Pharma at cost of Rs 15,000 cr
Aug 03, 2024, at 05:27 am
New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals with a total financial outlay of Rs. 15,000 crore and scheme tenure up to FY 2027-28, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers informed Lok Sabha on Friday.
Centre approves 8 national high-speed road corridor projects of length 936 km for Rs 50,655 cr
Aug 03, 2024, at 05:03 am
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight national high-speed road corridor projects on Friday, spanning a total length of 936 km across the country, with an investment of Rs 50,655 crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a press briefing.
Britannia's FY25 June qtr consolidated profit grows to Rs 506 cr
Aug 03, 2024, at 04:32 am
Mumbai: Britannia Industries reported quarterly earnings below market expectations on Friday, as branded consumer goods makers face stiff competition from smaller rivals offering cheaper alternatives, Reuters reported.
Aug 03, 2024, at 04:27 am
Bengaluru: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approved the settlement reached between Byju Raveendran and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), exempting Byju's parent company, Think and Learn, from the insolvency resolution process.
Hindustan Zinc Q1FY25: Profit soars 19% to Rs 2,345 cr
Aug 03, 2024, at 02:55 am
Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc on Friday said its consolidated net profit for June quarter rose 19 percent to Rs 2,345 crore as against Rs 1,964 crore in Q1FY24.
Zomato Q1FY25 net profit grows multifold to Rs 253 cr; share prices soar
Aug 03, 2024, at 01:21 am
Mumbai: Zomato's net profit soared 126.5 times to reach Rs 253 crore in the April-June quarter (Q1) compared to the same period last year, media reports said.
Record 7.28 crore ITRs filed till July 31 for AY 2024-25, 72 percent opt for New Tax Regime
Aug 02, 2024, at 11:31 pm
The Income Tax department on Friday said a record Rs. 7.28 crore has been filed till July 31 which is 7.5% more than the total ITRs for AY 2023-24 (6.77 crore) filed till 31st July, 2023.
Apple's India revenue projected to cross $9.5 billion in 2024: Report
Aug 02, 2024, at 11:01 pm
Mumbai: After an unprecedented quarterly revenue in April-June period, Apple is anticipated to witness a 20 percent rise, exceeding $9.5 billion in 2024, Moneycontrol reported.
Aug 02, 2024, at 07:45 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Indian multinational information technology company Infosys on Thursday (Aug 1) announced in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges that the Karnataka state Goods and Services Tax (GST) authority has withdrawn the pre-show-cause notice against the company for alleged tax evasion.
Why the Sensex sank nearly 800 pts on Friday: Here're possible reasons
Aug 02, 2024, at 06:47 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian equity market started Friday's (Aug 2) trading session on a dismal note tracking steep losses in global peers as fears of a possible slowdown in the world's biggest economy resurfaced, reports said.
Intel to lay off about 17,500 employees to cut $20 bn in expenses
Aug 02, 2024, at 06:15 pm
California/IBNS: American tech major Intel Corporation announced Thursday (Aug 1) that it will slash more than 15 percent of its workforce in a cost-saving move, following which the company's share price plunged 20 percent in extended trade, losing more than $24 billion in market value.
Ather Energy signs MoU with Amara Raja to manufacture battery cells for its electric two-wheelers
Aug 02, 2024, at 06:59 am
Kolkata: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (AREM) has signed a pact with Ather Energy to create and supply Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) lithium-ion cells for electric two-wheeler batteries, a press release said.
CNH India hits production milestone with 700,000 tractors in Greater Noida factory
Aug 02, 2024, at 06:41 am
Greater Noida: Agricultural machinery manufacturer CNH, with its New Holland and Case IH brands, has hit the production milestone of 700,000 tractors at its manufacturing site in Greater Noida.
Aug 02, 2024, at 05:17 am
Mumbai: The Board of Directors of Tata Motors Ltd has approved a Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving the demerger of its Commercial Vehicle (CV) business undertaking and the merger of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) with the existing listed company thereby resulting in two separate listed companies for the CV and PV businesses.
Tata Motors Q1FY25 profit jumps 74% YoY to Rs 5,566 cr
Aug 02, 2024, at 04:56 am
Mumbai: Tata Motors Ltd reported on Thursday a 74 percent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit for Q1 FY25 to Rs 5,566 crore, up from Rs 3,203 crore, surpassing market expectations.
Indian government setting up 12 new industrial parks: Piyush Goyal
Aug 02, 2024, at 04:39 am
Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently said the Indian government is setting up 12 new industrial parks across the country and has 5-6 mega textile parks lined up and urged the private sector to take advantage of it.
Ola Electric IPO: Bhavish Aggarwal-led company raises Rs 2,763 crore from QIPs
Aug 02, 2024, at 04:34 am
Mumbai: Ola Electric, India's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer, allocated 364 million shares to anchor investors, raising Rs 2,763 crore, media reports said.
Ransomware attack on technology service provider hits 300 small banks across India: Report
Aug 01, 2024, at 07:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A ransomware attack on an Indian technology service provider has forced payment systems across nearly 300 small local banks in the country to shut down temporarily, Reuters reported, citing two sources directly aware of the matter.
Infosys shares drop 1% after IT major slapped with Rs 32,403 crore GST notice for overseas expenses
Aug 01, 2024, at 06:41 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Shares of Indian multinational information technology company Infosys dropped 1 percent to the day's low of Rs 1,845.40 on BSE on Thursday (Aug 1) after the IT major was slapped with a RS 32,403 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence over overseas expenses, reports said.
Stock market: Nifty crosses 25,000 for first time, Sensex at all-time high
Aug 01, 2024, at 05:45 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian stock markets opened at a record high on Thursday (Aug 1), with benchmark indices Nifty starting at 25,030.95 after gaining 92.15 points, or 0.37 percent, and BSE Sensex surged to a record high of 82,082 after opening at 81,949.68 points, with a gain of 208.34 points, or 0.25 percent, from the previous close.
Adani Enterprises set to launch first-ever public bond issue: Report
Aug 01, 2024, at 04:25 am
Mumbai: Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the Adani Group, is set to launch its first-ever public bond issue in the coming weeks, aiming to raise up to Rs 600 crore ($71.7 million), Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the development.
Tata Steel Q1FY25 net profit rises 51.4% YoY to Rs 959.61 cr
Aug 01, 2024, at 04:20 am
Mumbai: Tata Steel announced a 51.4 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 959.61 crore for the first quarter ended June 2025 (Q1 FY25) on the back of the company's operations in the Netherlands returning to normal levels.
Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Cement considering promoter stake purchase in Orient Cement
Aug 01, 2024, at 04:15 am
Mumbai: Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Cement has launched a bid to acquire the promoter stake in Orient Cement Ltd (OCL) from CK Birla, according to a report by The Economic Times.