'Discredited short-seller, recycled claims': Adani Group on Hindenburg's new report
Aug 11, 2024, at 08:30 pm
Mumbai: The Adani Group has dismissed the latest report from the US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, calling it "recycled claims" that had previously been "proven baseless and dismissed by the Supreme Court." The ports-to-power conglomerate stated that the allegations were driven by personal gain, with no regard for facts or the law.
SEBI Chief rubbishes Hindenburg Report: 'Attempt at character assassination'
Aug 11, 2024, at 06:58 pm
Mumbai: SEBI Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch have firmly dismissed the latest report from Hindenburg Research, labelling it as "baseless allegations and insinuations."
Aug 11, 2024, at 06:29 am
Mumbai: The US-based short-seller firm Hindenburg Research on Saturday claimed that whistleblower documents reveal Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch had an interest in the obscure offshore entities implicated in the "Adani money siphoning scandal."
After UCO Bank, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank to hike interest rates from Monday
Aug 10, 2024, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Leading Indian public-sector banks such as UCO Bank, Canara Bank and Bank of Baroda have increased their Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) in different tenures which will result in higher costs for consumer loans, reports said.
Aug 10, 2024, at 10:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (Aug 10) urged banks to focus on ‘core banking’ and to bring in innovative products to mobilise deposits during a meeting with members of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Board of Directors, reports said.
'Something big soon India': Hindenburg Research hints at new Indian target after Adani Group
Aug 10, 2024, at 08:46 pm
New York/IBNS: American investment research firm Hindenburg Research suggested another major revelation involving an Indian company may be imminent.
India projected to surpass China to become world's largest two-wheeler market
Aug 10, 2024, at 08:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India is projected to overtake China to become the world's largest two-wheeler nation in CY24, as per Counterpoint Research.
Equity mutual fund inflows drop 9% to Rs 37,000 crore in July
Aug 09, 2024, at 11:12 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Inflow in equity mutual funds slumped 9 percent month-on-month (MoM) to Rs 37,113 crore in July 2024 owing to the drop in fund infusion in large-cap, small- and mid-cap categories, reports said.
Ambani family's wealth 10% of India GDP: 2024 Barclays-Hurun India report
Aug 09, 2024, at 10:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Ambani family has topped the inaugural Barclays-Hurun India most valuable family businesses list, with a valuation of Rs 25.75 trillion, which is almost equivalent to 10 percent of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reports Business Standard, quoting the 2024 Barclays-Hurun India report on the most valuable family businesses in the country.
LIC looking to acquire health insurance companies: Report
Aug 09, 2024, at 07:57 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is planning to take the acquisition route to get into the health insurance business, the Times of India (TOI) reported, citing LIC's MD and CEO Siddhartha Mohanty.
Bajaj Finance receives Rs 341 crore GST ’evasion’ notice from DGGI: Report
Aug 09, 2024, at 06:47 pm
Pune/IBNS: Pune-headquartered non-banking financial company Bajaj Finance has received a Rs 341 crore show-cause notice from the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) alleging tax evasion by wrongfully categorising a service charge as an interest charge in an August 3 notice, as per a report by Economic Times.
Birla Corporation’s June qtr capacity utilization at 91% in contracting market
Aug 09, 2024, at 05:34 am
Kolkata: MP Birla Group's flagship company on Thursday said its June quarter profitability dropped due to unusually weak cement prices and sluggishness in demand, coupled with an unprecedented downturn in the jute industry.
GST on health and life insurance premiums may be reduced: Report
Aug 08, 2024, at 10:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on the premium paid on health and life insurance may be reduced as a proposal in this regard has been sent to the GST rate rationalisation committee, CNBC-Awaaz reported on Thursday (Aug 8) citing sources familiar with the development.
YouTube Shorts hit 1 lakh crore view milestone in India: CEO Neal Mohan
Aug 08, 2024, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: YouTube chief executive officer (CEO) Neal Mohan announced on Wednesday that YouTube Shorts, a 60-second video format which made its global debut in India in 2020, has crossed a trillion views.
Maruti Suzuki to recall 2,555 Alto K10 units over steering gear box defect
Aug 08, 2024, at 08:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Maruti Suzuki, India's largest passenger car maker, will recall 2,555 units of Alto K10 car due to a possible defect in Steering Gear Box, the company said in the statement.
RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5% for ninth time in a row
Aug 08, 2024, at 06:55 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday (Aug 8) kept the repo rate — the central bank's rate for short-term loans to banks — unchanged at 6.5 percent by 4:2 majority, maintaining withdrawal of accommodation.
Axis Bank facilitates seamless GST payments for its commercial card clients
Aug 08, 2024, at 06:36 am
Kolkata: Axis Bank today announced its successful integration with the Goods and Service Tax portal, thereby allowing its Commercial Card Corporate customers to make GST payments seamlessly.
NSE net profit rises 39% to Rs 2,567 cr in Q1FY25
Aug 08, 2024, at 06:22 am
Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) reported a 39 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 2,567 crore for the quarter ending June 2024.
Govt rolls back LTCG taxes: Big relief for property owners
Aug 08, 2024, at 05:38 am
New Delhi: In a significant relief for property owners, the central government has proposed an amendment to the long-term capital gains (LTCG) taxes for properties purchased before July 23, 2024, media reports said.
DoT disconnects 73 lakh mobile connections bought using fake documents
Aug 08, 2024, at 04:35 am
New Delhi: Telecom operators have disconnected 73 lakh mobile connections obtained using fake proof of identity or address, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) informed Parliament on Wednesday.
Petition filed with NCLT over WazirX $230 million crypto asset theft
Aug 08, 2024, at 03:16 am
Mumbai: WazirX, along with its infrastructure partner Liminal and other associated entities, is facing a petition with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) due to a $230 million crypto asset theft.
Godrej Consumer Products Q1FY25 net profit soars 41% to Rs 450.69 cr
Aug 07, 2024, at 11:19 pm
Mumbai: Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) on Wednesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 450.69 crore for the fiscal first quarter, reflecting a 41 percent increase from Rs 319 crore in the same period last year.
Amid global economic downturn, Indian IPO market booms
Aug 07, 2024, at 11:15 pm
Mumbai: India's dynamic initial public offering (IPO) market is forging ahead with larger debuts, seemingly unaffected by this week's global equity downturn.
Adani Enterprises claims Gautam Adani was misquoted in media reports on succession plan
Aug 07, 2024, at 08:09 pm
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship entity of Adani Group, on Wednesday (Aug 6) issued a statement, addressing recent media reports concerning the Indian multinational conglomerate's Chairman Gautam Adani's succession plans.
Bata India's Q1FY25 profit rises 63% to Rs 174.36 cr
Aug 07, 2024, at 07:35 am
Shoemaker Bata India Ltd reported a 62.84 percent increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 174.36 crore in the first quarter ended June 2024, driven by margin expansion and gains from the sale of industrial land.
Bridgestone announces 25 billion yen investment at Japan’s Kitakyushu plant
Aug 07, 2024, at 07:01 am
Tokyo: Bridgestone Corporation today announced that it will invest ¥25 billion to upgrade equipment for certain facilities at the Kitakyushu Plant, which produces tires for mining and construction vehicles.
Govt to not go easy on Infosys over Rs 32,000 cr GST demand
Aug 07, 2024, at 06:15 am
New Delhi: The government is not considering any relaxation of the tax demand sent to Infosys last month, Reuters reported, citing a government source.
Amazon India head Manish Tiwary resigns
Aug 07, 2024, at 05:35 am
New Delhi: Amazon.com India's country head Manish Tiwary has resigned after working with the e-commerce giant for eight years, the company said on Tuesday.
Ola Electric IPO subscribed over 4 times on last day
Aug 07, 2024, at 04:37 am
Mumbai: Ola Electric Mobility's Initial Public Offering (IPO), valued at Rs 6,145.56 crore, was subscribed 4.26 times on its final day, falling short of market expectations, media reports said.
WazirX files FIR in cyberattack incident that wiped out 45% of its crypto assets
Aug 07, 2024, at 02:54 am
Mumbai: Crypto exchange WazirX said Tuesday that following its previous police complaint regarding the $230-million cyberattack last month, a first information report (FIR) was filed at PS Special Cell, PS Lodhi Colony in New Delhi.