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U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and KIIT-Technology Business Incubator hosting three-day workshop for entrepreneurs from four nations

Dec 15, 2023, at 06:07 am

Kolkata: Seventeen start-ups from India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh are participating in a three-day workshop organised by the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) here on Wednesday.

Walmart, Hero Cycles pedal towards resilient supply chains with “Make in India” triumph

Dec 15, 2023, at 04:33 am

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a surge in demand for bicycles.

Adani Group plans to invest Rs 8,700 cr in Bihar; will add 10,000 jobs

Dec 14, 2023, at 11:08 pm

Patna: The Adani Group plans to invest Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar across various sectors, generating employment opportunities for approximately 10,000 people, said Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani.

Rupee up 8 paise against USD

Dec 14, 2023, at 05:23 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The rupee on Thursday rallied eight paise at 83.32 in the opening session against US Dollar on the sale of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

Sensex zooms over 700 points

Dec 14, 2023, at 05:03 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Thursday posted huge gains of 787.90 points to 70,372.50 in the opening session, as buying was seen across the board.

RBI authorises Bandhan Bank to disburse pension on behalf of Indian Railways

Dec 14, 2023, at 06:16 am

Kolkata: Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Wednesday announced that it has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the disbursement of pensions through e-PPOs on behalf of the Ministry of Railways.

JLR officially opens wait list for Range Rover Electric as prototype testing phase begins

Dec 14, 2023, at 05:17 am

Mumbai: Jaguar Land Rover on Wednesday opened the wait list for its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, ahead of formal orders opening to clients.

US November wholesale inflation remains steady, indicating gradual decrease in prices

Dec 14, 2023, at 04:35 am

Washington: The November wholesale inflation in the United States remained steady, indicating a gradual easing of price increases in the economic pipeline, AP reported.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) bolsters collaboration with Tata Communications to advance digital transformation

Dec 14, 2023, at 04:30 am

London: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced on Tuesday an enhanced collaboration with Tata Communications to ensure a future-ready digital transformation across the global sites of the British automaker, a report in the media said.

Reliance Industries partners with DBS Bank to finance compressed biogas plant projects

Dec 14, 2023, at 03:28 am

Mumbai: Reliance Industries and DBS Bank India have come together to launch a financing program to facilitate compressed biogas (CBG) plant projects.

Coca-Cola to set up bottling plant in Gujarat's Rajkot at investment of Rs 3,000 cr

Dec 14, 2023, at 03:19 am

Mumbai: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian bottling unit of Coca-Cola, has committed to investing Rs 3,000 crore in Gujarat.

Indian Market: Sensex improves 33 pts

Dec 13, 2023, at 11:43 pm

The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended positive at 69,584.60, rising 33.57 pts on the strength of Utilities, Realty, Capital Goods and Industrials stocks.

Sensex drops by over 200 points

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday lost another 286 points at 69,264.53 in the opening session as selling was seen in IT, Bankex, consumer durables, and metal stocks.

Kazakhstan: President Tokayev empowers Investment Council further to boost economic growth

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:35 pm

Astana: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a landmark decree earlier this month regarding measures to increase the efficiency of attracting investment into Kazakhstan’s economy and accelerating economic growth, reported The Astana Times quoting the Press Office of the President.

India H2 Alliance adds new industry members

Dec 13, 2023, at 07:05 am

New Delhi: The India H2 Alliance announced on Tuesday that it has broadened its membership by welcoming seven new industry participants, a statement said.

Capri Global Capital receives corporate agency license from IRDAI

Dec 13, 2023, at 06:25 am

Mumbai: Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL) has received a composite Corporate Agency license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to distribute life, general, and health insurance products, a press release said.

Civil Aviation Minister asks aerospace manufacturers to increase supply chain manufacturing footprint in India

Dec 13, 2023, at 06:06 am

New Delhi: To strengthen India's aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday urged leaders of aerospace manufacturing companies to work together and share their needs from various government departments, an official release said.

Corning to establish Gorilla Glass factory in Tamil Nadu at investment of Rs 1,000 cr

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:59 am

Chennai: American manufacturer of Gorilla Glass, Corning Inc, which is also a key supplier for Apple, is planning to set up a manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 1,000 crore, The Economic Times (ET) reported on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha approves additional expenditure of Rs 58,378 cr for current fiscal

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:33 am

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday approved a net supplementary expenditure of Rs 58,378 crore for the current fiscal year, ending in March 2024.

SpiceJet to raise Rs 2,250 cr via equity to push growth and improve financial position

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:24 am

Mumbai: SpiceJet's board on Tuesday approved the raising of fresh capital exceeding Rs 2,250 crore, ET reported.

Yes Bank looks for buyers to sell its portfolio of distressed corporate and retail loans

Dec 13, 2023, at 04:16 am

Mumbai: Yes Bank is planning to sell another portfolio worth a little over Rs 4,200 crore, ET reported.

Adani Group contractor probed earlier by Indian govt emerges as a new company: Report

Dec 13, 2023, at 03:44 am

New Delhi: The Adani Group has been maintaining its relationship with a contentious contracting firm controlled by a Taiwanese family, Bloomberg reported.

India's retail inflation spikes to 5.55 pc in November: Govt data

Dec 13, 2023, at 12:09 am

Driven primarily by food prices, India's consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation inched up to 5.55% in November 2023 from 4.87% in the previous month.

Indian Market: Sensex down 377.50 points

Dec 12, 2023, at 11:09 pm

The BSE Sensex on Tuesday tumbled down 377.50 pts to settle at 69,551.03 as selling was seen in Realty, Oil and Gas, Energy, and Utilities stocks amid a positive Asian Market.

Motisons Jewellers Limited’s IPO to open on Monday, sets price band at Rs. 52 to Rs. 55 per Equity Share

Dec 12, 2023, at 10:58 pm

Mumbai: Jaipur-based hyperlocal jewellery retail chain Motisons Jewellers focuses on offering designs, high quality, transparency and customer service to its customers, has fixed the price band at ₹52 to ₹55 per Equity Share for its maiden initial public offer. 

Sensex opens historic high at 70,020.68 points

Dec 12, 2023, at 05:23 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday opened a historic high, breaching the 70K level at 70,020.68 as buying was witnessed in utilities, Asian paints, and Bankex stocks.

Bandhan Mutual Fund launches Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund NFO opens tomorrow

Dec 12, 2023, at 12:54 am

Bandhan Mutual Fund announced the launch of the Bandhan Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund, an open-ended fund that tracks the Nifty Smallcap 250 Index comprised of stocks ranked 251-500 by market capitalization.

Indian Market: Sensex clocks new peak at 69,928.53

Dec 11, 2023, at 10:34 pm

The BSE Sensex on Monday ended at new peak at 69,928.53, rising 102.93 as buying was seen in Commodities, Metal, and Capital Goods stocks.

Oman-based businessman Bhagwant Singh pledges Rs 500 crore investment in Punjab

Dec 11, 2023, at 02:32 am

In a remarkable journey that spans from struggling with a meager budget of Rs 500 to transforming into a visionary investor pouring Rs 500 crore into Punjab, Bhagwant Singh, an Oman-based businessman with roots in Khanna, has become a symbol of entrepreneurial triumph and philanthropy.

Gadkari allocates Rs 1,241 cr for enhancement & expansion of Phulbari-Tura road in Meghalaya

Dec 10, 2023, at 10:05 pm

Shillong: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced an allocation of Rs. 1,241 crore for the enhancement and expansion of the Phulbari-Tura segment on National Highway 127B in Meghalaya.