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Mani Shankar Aiyar's '1962 Chinese invasion' comment sparks row, Congress distances itself after BJP ire | Supreme Court refuses to hear Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea seeking interim bail extension | Amit Shah predicts BJP's Lok Sabha seats in East and South ahead of final phase of voting | Rajkot fire: Gaming zone co-owner among those killed, police confirms today | Eyeing more seats in Bengal, PM Modi holds mega roadshow in north Kolkata | 'I am not against minorities but won't divide the country based on religion': PM Modi | Delhi LG VK Saxena takes swipe at Kejriwal over children's hospital fire, orders anti-corruption probe | Punjab minister Balkar Singh's obscene video surfaces, BJP calls AAP 'Anti Aurat Party' | Arvind Kejriwal faces setback in Supreme Court over interim bail extension plea | TMC fighting for its survival, BJP winning maximum seats in Bengal: PM Modi

Larsen & Toubro begins constructing the 300MW Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia

Apr 13, 2021, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi: The Renewables arm of Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution Business has secured the go-ahed to begin constructing the 300MW Jeddah Solar PV Power Plant.

M&M up by 8.02 pc to Rs 811.65

Apr 13, 2021, at 10:08 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday gained by 8.02 pc to Rs 811.65, a major gainer in 30 scrips of the BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex jumps 660.68 pts

Apr 13, 2021, at 09:49 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday rallied 660.69 pts to close at 48,544.06 following gains in Auto, Bankex, Finance and Realty stocks amid strong global peers.

BharatPe hits new high with 106 million monthly transactions in UPI in Mar 2021

Apr 13, 2021, at 07:41 pm

Kolkata/UNI: BharatPe, one of India's fastest-growing fintech companies, has announced that it has achieved a big milestone by clocking 106 million transactions/ month in the UPI QR payments category in March 2021.

Paytm Payments Bank now largest enabler of digital transactions

Apr 13, 2021, at 07:37 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) on Tuesday said that it has become the top enabler of digital payments in the country by registering over 970 million digital transactions in the month of March 2021.

Dr Reddy's Labs gets Emergency Use authorisation for Sputnik V in India

Apr 13, 2021, at 07:34 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Tuesday said that it has received the permission from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to import the Sputnik vaccine into India for restricted use in emergency situations.

Indian Market: Sensex recovers 150 pts

Apr 13, 2021, at 05:21 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday recovered pts to 48,033.74 in opening session following gains in Materials, Finance, Energy, Consumer Discretionary Goods and Services stocks.

Pandemic boosts digital India, J&K tops list of digitally inclusive states and UTs say study

Apr 13, 2021, at 02:14 am

Mumbai/IBNS: According to a recent study, digital payment transactions in India have gone up by 76 per cent in the January-March period this year compared to what it was in the same period last year.

Chand Family Office Yukti invests in Tamil Nadu based snacks and beverages firm

Apr 13, 2021, at 01:25 am

Coimbatore/IBNS: Tamil Nadu based TABP Snacks and Beverages recently raised a pre series A round of rupees six crore from the Chand Family Office Yukti.

Jammu and Kashmir: Columbus Gold shoes collection unveiled in Srinagar

Apr 13, 2021, at 12:50 am

Srinagar: Footwear company Columbus Sports today unveiled its Columbus Gold collection at its first grand Srinagar Dealer’s Meet 2021.

Indian Rupee down 32 paise against USD

Apr 12, 2021, at 10:35 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Rupee on Monday slid by 32 paise to 75.06 against the US Dollar on brisk demand for US Dollar by bankers and importers, dealers at the Forex Market said.

IndusInd Bank down by 8.60 pc to Rs 844.40

Apr 12, 2021, at 10:32 pm

Mumbai/UNI: IndusInd Bank on Monday tumbled down by 8.60 pc to Rs 844.40 as a major loser in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian  Market: Sensex down 1707.94 pts

Apr 12, 2021, at 10:21 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Monday dropped 1707.94 pts to settle at 47,883.38 fearing that the government could go for stricter lockdowns to contain the second wave of Covid-19 and hampering the economic recovery.

Indian Market: Sensex crashed over 1100 pts

Apr 12, 2021, at 03:59 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Monday dropped 1163.47 pts to 48,427.85 in opening session as heavy selling was seen in Finance, Auto, Bankex and Utilities stocks.

Kotak partners with former IPL champion side Kolkata Knight Riders

Apr 10, 2021, at 12:40 am

Kolkata: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL) on Friday announced that it is the proud official partner of Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) for the second consecutive year.

Indian market: Sensex down 154.89 pts

Apr 09, 2021, at 11:19 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Snapping a winning streak of last three sessions, the BSE Sensex on Friday slipped by 154.89 pts to settle at 49,591.32 in volatile trade on profit-booking by local operators.

Indian Market: Sensex at flat note, up 12 pts

Apr 09, 2021, at 10:47 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Friday was seen on a flat note at 49,759.91, rising by 12 pts in opening session as buying was witnessed Materials, Consumer Discretionary Goods and Services, FMCG and Health Care stocks.

India has record level of stockpiled coal dampening need for new domestic mines: IEEFA

Apr 08, 2021, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has achieved a new record high, for the first time stockpiling a total of 132 million tonnes of coal - enough to run India’s power plants for two months - greatly exceeding the average of the previous five years, finds a new briefing note by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

9 Ways Gold Loan is The Best Bet for Your Financial Requirements

Apr 08, 2021, at 04:35 pm

For decades, people in India have been investing in Gold as a trusted investment instrument. Whether in coins, jewellery, or other forms, the Gold is the most liquid asset instrument you can support. You can find gold buyers anywhere. When you need to raise capital, you can quickly sell it off. However, if you do not wish to sell your Gold, there is a way to procure funds.

Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority, Ankur Bhatia not bidding for Air India : Report

Apr 08, 2021, at 07:57 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority and Bird Group promoter Ankur Bhatia are not bidding for the national carrier Air India Limited along with SpiceJet chairman Ajay Singh, spokespersons for Ras Al Khaimah government and Bird Group have said, reported Mint.

Unemployment rate in Bhutan hits 5 percent in 2020

Apr 07, 2021, at 11:44 pm

The unemployment rate in Bhutan has increased drastically to 5 percent, according to the latest statistics announced by the Labour Force Survey, which was conducted in November and December 2020.  Thimphu, the capital and largest city of Bhutan, has the highest youth unemployment rate.

SBI moves up 2.25 pc to Rs 358.45

Apr 07, 2021, at 10:42 pm

Mumbai/UNI: SBI on Wednesday moved up by 2.25 pc to Rs 358.45, becoming major gainer in 30 scrips of BSE.

Indian Market: Sensex rallies 460.37 pts

Apr 07, 2021, at 10:40 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday edged up by 460.37 pts at 49,661.76 following gains in Telecom, Bankex, Materials and Auto stocks.

Hyderabad-based organic food brands serving customers across 50 nations

Apr 07, 2021, at 05:24 pm

Hyderabad: An Indian organic food brand is trying to inspire people and change the lives of hundreds of farmers by working with 45,000 of them and even serving customers across 50 countries.

UAE, India and Israel business potential may touch $110B by 2030, feel experts

Apr 07, 2021, at 05:11 pm

Dubai: Strategic partnerships between the UAE, India and Israel have the potential to touch $110 billion by 2030, top diplomats and business leaders feel.

RBI keeps key rates unchanged

Apr 07, 2021, at 05:01 pm

Mumbai/UNI: Following a spurt in Coronavirus cases and the imposition of fresh restrictions to check the virus spread, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday decided to maintain the status-quo on the benchmark repo rate — the rate at which the central bank lends short-term funds to banks — at four per cent.

Telecom spectrum:  Reliance Jio ties up with Bharti Airtel in Delhi, Mumbai, Andhra

Apr 07, 2021, at 03:16 pm

Mumbai: Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive Agreement with Bharti Airtel Limited for acquisition of right to use spectrum in the 800MHz band in Andhra Pradesh, Delhi and Mumbai circles through spectrum trading.  

India to grow at 12.5 pc in FY 22, predicts IMF

Apr 07, 2021, at 01:27 am

New Delhi/UNI: The International  Monetary Fund on Tuesday revised upward its growth projection for India  to 12.5 per cent for financial  year 2021-22  from 11.5 per cent estimated in January.

Tata Steel India says annual deliveries up despite COVID-19 impact

Apr 07, 2021, at 12:20 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Steel touched rupees one trillion in market capitalisation which helped the stock reach a record high on Tuesday.

Škoda Auto India commences production of the all new Octavia

Apr 06, 2021, at 11:26 pm

Mumbai: Automobile major Škoda Auto India announced the start of production of the all new Octavia at its production facility in Shendra, Aurangabad.