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RBI to announce key interest rate decision tomorrow morning as 3-day MPC ends

Dec 06, 2024, at 04:37 am

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to announce its interest rate decision on Friday morning following the conclusion of a three-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), amid persistent inflation and sluggish GDP  growth.

P&G shifts Gillette razor blade steel sourcing to India amid fears of tariff pressures in Trump 2.0: Report

Dec 06, 2024, at 04:20 am

Procter & Gamble has revamped its supply chain for the ultra-thin stainless-steel strips used in its Gillette  razors, shifting sourcing to India, Reuters reported.

Gas IndeX of India shows stability in November amid rising international gas prices

Dec 05, 2024, at 06:06 am

New Delhi: The Gas IndeX of India (GIXI) for November 2024 stood at Rs 1,103 ($13) per MMBtu, largely unchanged from the previous month.

Andhra Pradesh CID files FIR against YSRCP leaders in alleged forced share transfer of Kakinada Seaports Ltd

Dec 05, 2024, at 05:36 am

Amravati: The Andhra Pradesh CID has filed an FIR against three people based on a complaint by Karnati Venkateswara Rao, former chairman and managing director (CMD) and shareholder of Kakinada Seaports Ltd (KSPL), media reports said.

Bharti Airtel extends 4G and 5G contracts with Ericsson in multi-billion-dollar deal

Dec 05, 2024, at 04:29 am

Mumbai: Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has entered a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson to extend its 4G and 5G contracts, according to a press statement issued on Wednesday.

India's service PMI strong at 58.4 in Nov despite decade-high price surge

Dec 05, 2024, at 04:03 am

New Delhi: India's services sector maintained robust growth in November despite facing the sharpest price rise in over a decade, according to a business survey.

RBI's MPC meeting begins amid inflation worries

Dec 04, 2024, at 10:59 pm

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) began its three-day meeting in Mumbai today to review the country's policy rate.

China's BYD poised to silently dominate Indian EV market as local carmakers adopt its latest blade batteries

Dec 04, 2024, at 10:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant development that could reshape India's electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Chinese automaker BYD is positioning itself to silently dominate the country's rapidly growing EV market.

Reliace's Viacom18 officially acquires jiohotstar.com domain name

Dec 04, 2024, at 10:38 pm

Mumbai: Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has officially acquired ownership of the domain jiohotstar. com, concluding a prolonged period of legal and commercial disputes, Business Standard reported.

IndiGo files lawsuit against Mahindra Electric over ‘6e’ trademark dispute

Dec 04, 2024, at 06:17 am

New Delhi: IndiGo  has filed a lawsuit against Mahindra Electric Automobile in the Delhi High Court, alleging trademark infringement over the use of its ‘6e’ mark in Mahindra’s upcoming electric car, the Mahindra BE 6e, slated for launch in February 2025, media reports said.

Hindustan Unilever's Vim brand to cross Rs 3,000 cr in sales

Dec 04, 2024, at 04:53 am

Mumbai: Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) Vim brand, a leader in the dishwashing segment, is poised to surpass Rs 3,000 crore in sales, media reports said.

Bank of Bhutan inks deal with TCS to modernize digital core for enhanced customer service.

Dec 04, 2024, at 03:19 am

Thimphu/Mumbai: IT major Tata Consultancy Services TCS  has announced a strategic partnership with the Bank of Bhutan to modernize the bank’s digital core for enhanced customer service.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai collaborates with three IITs for batteries & electrification R&D

Dec 04, 2024, at 02:01 am

New Delhi: Hyundai Motor Group announced collaborations with three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on Tuesday to develop a research framework focused on batteries and electrification.

Tata Power Renewables commissions 431 MW DC solar in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch

Dec 03, 2024, at 11:00 pm

Mumbai: Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has successfully commissioned the 431 MW DC solar project at Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh.

Swiggy Q2FY25 consolidated loss narrows to Rs 626 cr

Dec 03, 2024, at 10:54 pm

Mumbai: Indian food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy announced a reduced quarterly loss on Tuesday, driven by strong order growth in its food delivery and quick commerce segments, media reports said.

Sri Lanka: Ather Energy opens its first Experience Centre in Colombo

Dec 03, 2024, at 03:35 pm

EV two-wheeler major Ather Energy Limited has opened its first Experience Centre, Ather Space, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Kolkata: Primarc and RDB Group to buy business undertaking of DLF Techpark 1 for Rs. 638 crores

Dec 03, 2024, at 06:05 am

Primarc and RDB Group recently announced that their affiliate, RDB Primarc Techno Park LLP, has executed definitive agreements to purchase the business undertaking of DLF Techpark 1 from DLF Infocity Developers (Kolkata) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd. for an aggregate consideration of Rs. 638 (six hundred thirty-eight) crores approximately on a slump sale basis.

Mahindra Auto sells 46222 SUVs in November

Dec 02, 2024, at 11:31 pm

Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) on Monday announced that its overall auto sales for the month of November 2024 stood at 79083 vehicles, including exports.

Cochin Shipyard shares jump 5% after bagging Rs 1,000 crore defence contract

Dec 02, 2024, at 08:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Cochin Shipyard's shares continued their upward trajectory on Monday (Dec. 2), rising for the seventh consecutive session.

GST collections in November rise 8.5% to Rs 1.8 lakh crore

Dec 02, 2024, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for November rose by 8.5 percent to Rs 1,82,269 crore, marking the fourth-highest figure since the implementation of the new tax regime over seven years ago.

Trump threatens BRICS nations with 100% tariffs over plans for new currency

Dec 01, 2024, at 06:49 am

Washington DC: US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday issued a stern warning to BRICS nations, demanding they commit not to create or support a new currency to replace the US dollar or risk facing 100% tariffs, Reuters reported.

Declining wages in India hit economic growth

Nov 30, 2024, at 05:35 am

New Delhi: India witnessed a contraction in wages last quarter for the first time since the pandemic, slowing the economy as consumers reduced spending amid a corporate profit slump, reported Bloomberg News.

Adani CFO denies U.S. bribery allegations, says accused will respond within 10 days

Nov 30, 2024, at 04:12 am

Mumbai: Dismissing allegations of a $265 million bribery scheme by U.S. authorities against the Adani Group's executives, including Chairman Gautam Adani,conglomerate's Chief Financial Officer Jugeshinder Singh Friday stated that the individuals implicated would respond to the claims within 10 days, Reuters reported.

India's fiscal deficit reaches 46.5% of the FY25 target

Nov 30, 2024, at 02:00 am

New Delhi: India's fiscal deficit for the first seven months of the 2024-25 financial year reached 46.5% of the full-year target, according to data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday.

India's GDP growth slows to seven-quarter low of 5.4 percent

Nov 29, 2024, at 11:58 pm

India's gross domestic production (GDP) has slowed down to 5.4 percent year-on-year in the July-September quarter of the current financial year 2024-25, as per government data released on Friday.

India planning to expand EV incentive program to encourage new and existing manufacturers

Nov 29, 2024, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi: India is planning to broaden its electric vehicle (EV) incentive program to include automakers producing EVs at existing factories, rather than restricting the benefits to those building new plants, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Zee Entertainment shareholders vote against reappointing Punit Goenka as director

Nov 29, 2024, at 08:42 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Zee Entertainment's shareholders have voted against the reappointment of Punit Goenka as a director, according to a company filing.

Mahindra & Mahindra denies reports of penalty for violating emission norms

Nov 29, 2024, at 07:46 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Mahindra & Mahindra has refuted reports claiming it faces penalties for not meeting emission norms during the 2022-23 financial year.

Pay packets around the world rose 1.8 per cent in 2023, says ILO

Nov 29, 2024, at 03:56 pm

Pay packets around the world rose 1.8 per cent in 2023 and continued their positive trajectory in the first half of the year, rising by 2.7 per cent on the back of a strong post-COVID global recovery, the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Thursday.

India launches first offshore mineral auction, marking entry into undersea resource exploration

Nov 29, 2024, at 06:05 am

New Delhi: The Ministry of Mines launched India's inaugural auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks on Thursday, marking a major step into the exploration and development of undersea resources within the nation's maritime territories.