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Solar Energy Corporation of India gets 'Miniratna Category-I' status

Apr 13, 2023, at 05:26 am

New Delhi: Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has been accorded the status of Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), an official statement said.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal discusses bilateral trade and cooperation with French Foreign Trade Minister Olivier Becht

Apr 13, 2023, at 05:05 am

Paris: Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met French Foreign Trade Minister Olivier Becht on Tuesday in Paris, the capital of France.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman and Geeta Gopinath meet at IMF-World Bank spring meetings in US

Apr 13, 2023, at 04:31 am

Washington: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Gita Gopinath, the first deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday at the IMF-World Bank spring meetings.

WBHIDCO in partnership with Powerbank sets up West Bengal’s largest Public Fast Charging Hub for EVs in New Town

Apr 12, 2023, at 11:46 pm

Kolkata: West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO) has partnered with Powerbank, a fast-growing EV charging network owned by Shuchi Anant Virya Private Limited, to establish the largest Public Fast Charging Hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in West Bengal and East India.

HDFC Bank signs agreement with Export Import Bank of Korea for US $ 300 million credit line

Apr 12, 2023, at 11:38 pm

Ahmedabad: Private sector HDFC Bank has signed a Master Inter Bank Credit Agreement with Export Import Bank of Korea for a US $ 300 million line of credit.

Apple to open two retail stores in India this month, check out details

Apr 12, 2023, at 03:07 pm

Tech major Apple on Tuesday announced it will open its two official retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi soon.

IMF cuts India's FY24 growth rate to 5.9 pc

Apr 12, 2023, at 06:25 am

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its GDP growth estimate for India for the financial year 2023-24 by 20 basis points to 5.9 percent.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group to raise $2 billion via asset sale in engineering firm: Report

Apr 12, 2023, at 05:51 am

Mumbai: Shapoorji Pallonji Group, owned by billionaire Shapoor Mistry, is contemplating the sale of assets, including a controlling stake in its primary engineering company, that is expected to generate around $2 billion, Bloomberg reported citing sources.

HDFC Bank to raise $6 billion in debt over next 1 year: Report

Apr 12, 2023, at 05:22 am

Mumbai: HDFC Bank Tuesday announced its plan to consider raising debt of 500 billion rupees (approximately $6 billion) within the next 12 months, Reuters reported.

Volvo Car India delivers its 200th Pure Electric XC40 Recharge

Apr 12, 2023, at 05:06 am

Kolkata: Volvo Car India Tuesday announced delivery of its two hundredth all electric XC40 Recharge, the company said in a press release.

NPCI appoints Vishal Kanvaty as CTO

Apr 12, 2023, at 04:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has appointed Vishal Anand Kanvaty as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), a statement said on Tuesday.

Unified Portal of Central Bureau of Narcotics launched

Apr 12, 2023, at 03:58 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Narcotics on Tuesday launched its unified portal as one step solution for the user industry to facilitate the licensing and ExIM authorisations issued by the Bureau.

ICICI Bank introduces EMI facility for UPI payments by scanning QR code

Apr 12, 2023, at 03:22 am

Mumbai: ICICI Bank Tuesday announced that it has introduced an easy EMI facility for UPI payments made by scanning QR code.

FM Sitharaman holds roundtable with investors, biz leaders during US visit

Apr 12, 2023, at 01:55 am

Washington: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday attended a roundtable meeting with business leaders and investors, co-hosted the by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and US-India Business Council in the US Chamber, in Washington, DC.

Bank of India launches web-based security MIS Application

Apr 12, 2023, at 12:42 am

Mumbai: Bank of India on Tuesday said it has taken a significant step towards enhancing its security measures by launching a web-based Security MIS (Management Information System) application.

ONGC's Coal Bed Methane block in Bokaro commissions new Gas Collecting Station

Apr 12, 2023, at 12:41 am

Mumbai: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Tuesday has successfully commissioned a new Gas Collecting Station (GCS) in its Bokaro Coal Bed Methane block.

Baskin Robbins launches new Product Portfolio, introduces new dessert categories

Apr 12, 2023, at 12:36 am

Ice cream major Baskin Robbins has announced the launch of a number of product categories and new flavors beginning this summer season.

India's Adani Power begins supplying thermal power to Bangladesh

Apr 12, 2023, at 12:12 am

Godda: Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, announces the commissioning of its first 800 MW ultra-super-critical thermal power generation unit at Godda in the Jharkhand district of India and begins supplying Bangladesh with 748 MW of power.

Tata Group may complete Wistron’s iPhone plant buyout deal this month: Reports

Apr 10, 2023, at 11:32 pm

Bengaluru: Tata Group might soon complete its takeover of Wistron’s iPhone plant in Bengaluru by the end of April.

Modi govt sets rules for export of 'halal certified' meat and meat products

Apr 09, 2023, at 10:31 pm

New Delhi: The Centre has issued a clarification on the export of ‘halal certified’ meat and meat products, stating that such items will be given the certification only if they are produced, processed, and packaged in a facility validated by a body accredited by a board of the Quality Council of India.

Rs 23.2 lakh cr sanctioned to over 40.82 cr accounts under Mudra loan scheme since inception: Nirmala Sitharaman

Apr 09, 2023, at 05:53 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The government has sanctioned around Rs 23.2 lakh crore to 40.82 crore loan accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) scheme as of March 24, 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

FM Sitharaman to visit US to attend Spring Annual Meetings of the IMF-World Bank

Apr 09, 2023, at 02:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will start an official visit to the USA on April 10, 2023, an official statement said on Saturday.

Kolkata Metro to test run underwater coaches on Sunday: Report

Apr 08, 2023, at 07:12 am

Kolkata: West Bengal’s capital Kolkata is set to witness the test run of two six-coach trains on the 4.8 km stretch between Esplanade and Howrah Maidan, marking India’s first underwater journey, TOI reported.

Employment slows down in US as economy cools

Apr 08, 2023, at 06:36 am

Washington: Job gains in the US decreased for a second consecutive month in March, the latest government data revealed, indicating that the economy is slowing down as policymakers continue their efforts to curb inflation, AFP reported.

Fintech company ZestMoney to cut 20% workforce: Report

Apr 08, 2023, at 05:46 am

Bengaluru: ZestMoney, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform based in Bengaluru, is cutting 100 jobs, around 20% of its workforce, Business Standard reported.

Mustard seed prices slip below MSP: Report

Apr 08, 2023, at 05:13 am

Pune: The price of mustard seeds, India's primary oilseed crops, has slipped below the minimum support price (MSP), ET reported.

Tesla cuts down car prices amid economic slowdown

Apr 08, 2023, at 05:00 am

New York: Elon Musk’s Tesla has reduced the prices of its electric cars in the United States, its website showed on Thursday, apparently to offer discounts to potential customers in light of an economic slowdown.

CCI approves SREI Infra Finance's acquisition by NARCL, IDRCL

Apr 08, 2023, at 04:42 am

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced on Thursday that it has given the green light for National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) and India Debt Resolution Company Ltd (IDRCL) to acquire SREI Infrastructure Finance.

Airbus to set up new assembly line in China, gets nod for 160 plane order

Apr 08, 2023, at 04:11 am

Beijing: European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced plans to set up a second assembly line in China, with the aim of doubling its capacity in the country and enhancing its presence in the world's second-largest aviation market, Reuters reported.

Russia remains top crude oil supplier to India in March with 1.64 million bpd

Apr 08, 2023, at 01:58 am

Russia supplied 1.64 million barrel per day (bpd) of crude oil to India, surpassing traditional suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Moneycontrol reported.