RBI MPC meeting: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, stance changed to 'neutral'
Oct 09, 2024, at 06:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) reconstituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which met from October 7 to 9, announced on Wednesday (Oct. 9) that it would keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent.
Centre intervenes with Rs 65/kg tomato sales in Delhi amid steep price rise
Oct 08, 2024, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi: The Central government began selling tomatoes at Rs 65 per kilogram across 50 locations in Delhi on Monday in response to skyrocketing prices, which have exceeded Rs 90 per kg in the Delhi-NCR region ahead of the festive season, media reports said.
Vodafone Idea seeks removal of bank guarantee requirements for 2022 spectrum acquisition: Report
Oct 08, 2024, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has said it is currently in discussions with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to remove the bank guarantee requirements for spectrum acquired before 2022, as reported by The Economic Times.
Oct 08, 2024, at 09:00 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Hyundai Motor India is gearing up to launch its much-awaited Rs 25,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, with a price range of Rs 1,865 to Rs 1,960 per share, according to a Reuters report citing sources.
Rupee gains 6 paise to reach 83.94 against US Dollar in early trade
Oct 08, 2024, at 08:31 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The rupee strengthened by 6 paise to 83.94 against the US dollar in early trading on Tuesday, aided by a weaker dollar and a decline in crude oil prices.
Tata Motors shares down 3% as UBS keeps 'sell'
Oct 08, 2024, at 07:55 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Motors Limited shares opened weak, falling 3 percent to Rs 901, continuing a downward trend for the second consecutive session after global financial services firm UBS maintained its 'sell' recommendation due to the company's uncertain outlook, reports said.
Ola Electric shares slip 6% following CCPA's show cause notice over surging consumer complaints
Oct 08, 2024, at 07:50 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Shares of Ola Electric Mobility dropped 6 percent on Tuesday (Oct. 8), hitting a day's low of Rs 85.21 on the BSE, after the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a show-cause notice to the Bhavish Aggarwal-led EV company, raising concerns over the increasing number of consumer complaints.
Manish Tiwary to become Nestle India MD after Suresh Narayanan retires on July 31, 2025
Oct 07, 2024, at 11:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: FMCG giant Nestle India Ltd on Monday (Oct. 7) announced that its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), Suresh Narayanan, will retire on July 31, 2025.
Oct 07, 2024, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) reported on Monday (Oct. 7) that overall automobile sales in September saw a 9.26 percent decline, with mixed results across various segments.
Oct 07, 2024, at 09:17 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: HeidelbergCement India's share price surged 18 percent on Monday (Oct. 7) following reports that the Adani Group is in talks to acquire the company, along with Zuari Cement, from its German parent firm.
RBI unlikely to postpone policy shift despite limited impact of Iran-Israel tensions
Oct 07, 2024, at 09:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The growing tensions between Israel and Iran are not expected to prompt the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to delay its shift in monetary policy, as experts suggest the impact on the economy and crude oil prices remains minimal, reports Moneycontrol.
Ola Electric shares slip over 9% amid spat between CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and comedian Kunal Kamra
Oct 07, 2024, at 08:25 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Shares of Ola Electric Mobility dropped by 9.4 percent to Rs 89.7 during Monday's (Oct. 7) intraday trading on the BSE, following a heated exchange between the company's CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, and comedian Kunal Kamra on X (formerly Twitter).
New 2024 Nissan Magnite Facelift launched in India at Rs 5.99 lakh
Oct 05, 2024, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Nissan Motor India on Friday (Oct. 4) introduced the facelifted version of the Magnite in the Indian market, starting at an introductory price of Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
SBI classifies MTNL loan accounts as sub-standard NPA: Report
Oct 05, 2024, at 05:25 am
Mumbai: State Bank of India has classified the loan accounts of debt-laden state-owned MTNL as sub-standard non-performing assets due to missed payments of instalments and interest since June 30, according to a regulatory filing by the telecom firm, media reports said.
EU to proceed with significant tariffs on Chinese EVs: Report
Oct 05, 2024, at 04:59 am
Brussels: The European Union plans to proceed with imposing major tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, the EU executive announced on Friday, despite opposition from Germany, the bloc's largest economy, Reuters reported.
India’s Forex reserves reach record high of $704.89 billion
Oct 05, 2024, at 03:24 am
New Delhi: India's foreign exchange reserves have surged to an all-time high of $704.89 billion, marking an increase of $12.5 billion as of September 27, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released on Friday.
Oct 05, 2024, at 01:38 am
New Delhi: Troubled-airline SpiceJet deposited provident dues accumulated over the past 10 months, media reports said.
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles introduces the Striking new Jawa 42 FJ in West Bengal
Oct 04, 2024, at 11:10 pm
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles (JYM), the pioneers of the 'Neo-Classic' segment in India, on Friday launched the all-new 350 Jawa 42 FJ, the latest member of the Jawa 42 Life series in West Bengal.
Adani Group to supply clean energy for Google's cloud operations in India
Oct 04, 2024, at 10:26 pm
Mumbai: Adani Group announced it will supply clean energy to power Google's cloud services and operations in India, leveraging a new solar-wind hybrid project at its 30 GW Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat, media reports said.
JSW MG Motor India and Vision Mechatronics unveil India’s first high-voltage second-life battery
Oct 04, 2024, at 09:52 pm
Noida: JSW MG Motor India collaborated with Vision Mechatronics to launch India’s first high-voltage second-life battery, integrated with an indigenous Battery Management System (BMS), media reports said.
Over 1.7 lakh units of Mahindra Thar Roxx booked in just 60 mins
Oct 04, 2024, at 09:47 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Mahindra recently opened bookings for the 5-door Thar Roxx, and within just the first hour, the SUV received an impressive 1,76,218 bookings in India, reports said.
Singapore-based Temasek in talks for $1 billion-plus stake in Haldiram Snacks: Report
Oct 04, 2024, at 08:25 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Temasek Holdings Pte. is in discussions to acquire a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Pvt Ltd., potentially valuing India’s largest snack producer at approximately $11 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Apple plans four new retail stores in India, announces 'Made in India' iPhone 16 Pro, Pro Max
Oct 04, 2024, at 08:20 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: American tech giant Apple is set to open four new retail stores in India and has started manufacturing its iPhone 16 Pro models locally, as part of its effort to strengthen its presence in the world's second-largest smartphone market.
YouTube’s Ishan Chatterjee appointed as JioCinema's chief business officer
Oct 04, 2024, at 07:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: JioCinema, the streaming service owned by Reliance Industries Ltd., has named Ishan Chatterjee as its new chief business officer, signaling its intention to further grow its digital offerings.
Union Cabinet approves Chennai Metro Rail Phase-II and Diwali bonuses for railway and port workers
Oct 04, 2024, at 06:08 am
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs' proposal for the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II, which will cover three corridors at a project cost of Rs 63,246 crore.
Swiggy upsizes IPO to Rs 5,000 cr amid growing competition with Zomato: Report
Oct 04, 2024, at 05:39 am
Mumbai: Food tech giant Swiggy has received shareholder approval to increase the size of its primary issue for its upcoming IPO from Rs 3,750 crore to Rs 5,000 crore, media reports said.
Union Cabinet approves 78-day productivity linked bonus for over 11 lakh railway employees
Oct 04, 2024, at 05:03 am
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the disbursement of a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) to 11,72,240 railway employees, with a total financial outlay of Rs 2,028.57 crore.
Global oil prices shoot up for third consecutive day amid escalating Middle East conflicts
Oct 03, 2024, at 08:38 pm
New York/IBNS: Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East have driven global crude oil prices upward, and the situation could worsen following Iran's launch of around 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to the deaths of Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian military leaders.
Ship queue increases at major US ports as dockworkers' strike enters third day
Oct 03, 2024, at 08:18 pm
New York/IBNS: A growing number of container ships were lined up outside major ports in the United States on Thursday (Oct. 1) as the largest dockworker strike in nearly 50 years entered its third day, disrupting cargo unloading and threatening shortages of goods ranging from bananas to auto parts, media reports said.
Apple may turn to China as fire halts production at Tamil Nadu iPhone plant: Report
Oct 03, 2024, at 08:13 pm
Chennai/IBNS: A fire at Tata Group's plant in Tamil Nadu, which produces components for Apple iPhones, could disrupt production ahead of the festive season sales surge, Reuters reported, citing industry experts and a source familiar with the situation.