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Volvo CE aims to double market share in India, says MD Dimitrov Krishnan

Jun 21, 2024, at 01:27 am

Volvo CE India, the construction equipment subsidiary of the Swedish major Volvo group, is aiming to double its market share in India, a company's top official said.

Cabinet approves Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for implementation of offshore wind energy projects

Jun 20, 2024, at 05:30 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wednesday approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects at a total outlay of Rs.7453 crore.

Cabinet approves development of all-weather greenfield deepdraft major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra for Rs 76,220 cr

Jun 20, 2024, at 05:07 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharastra.

Union Cabinet green lights MSP for 14 Kharif crops; farmers to gain Rs 35,000 cr more compared to previous year

Jun 20, 2024, at 04:44 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet announced on Wednesday the minimum support price (MSP) for 14 Kharif season crops, including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton.

Vodafone sells 18% stake in Indus Towers for 1.7 billion euros

Jun 20, 2024, at 04:10 am

Mumbai: British telecom company Vodafone announced on Wednesday that it has sold an 18 percent stake in Indus Towers for 1.7 billion euros (approximately Rs 15,300 crore), reported media.

Banks flag shortage of ATMs to govt, RBI: Report

Jun 19, 2024, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi: Banks have reportedly informed the government and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) about shortage in supply of automated teller machines (ATMs), reported Economic Times.

Tata Motors: Jaguar Land Rover signs LoI with JV partner Chery to licence Freelander brand for EV manufacturing in China

Jun 19, 2024, at 10:39 pm

Mumbai: Jaguar Land Rover, owned by Tata Motors, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a letter of intent with its Chinese joint venture partner, Chery, to license the Freelander brand for developing electric vehicles in China.

Chipmaker Nvidia is now world's most valuable company

Jun 19, 2024, at 02:32 pm

Chipmaking major Nvidia has become the world's most valuable company after its stocks reached all-time high on Tuesday, media reports said.

Elon Musk's salary exceeds Tata Motor's FY24 total revenue: Report

Jun 19, 2024, at 04:49 am

Mumbai: Elon Musk's $56 billion remuneration package exceeds Tata Motors' total revenue for the 2023-24 financial year, which amounted to $52.44 billion (Rs 4.38 lakh crore), reported the Economic Times.

PM Modi releases 17th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefitting over 9.26 cr farmers

Jun 19, 2024, at 04:42 am

Varanasi: During his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, benefiting more than 9.26 crore farmers with a total disbursement exceeding Rs 20,000 crore.

Vodafone Group Plc to sell 9.9% stake in Indus Towers on Wednesday

Jun 19, 2024, at 04:22 am

Mumbai: Vodafone Group Plc, a promoter entity of Vodafone Idea Ltd, is expected to sell up to 9.94% equity through block deals in Indus Towers Ltd on Wednesday, reported CNBC-TV18.

Net direct tax collection grows 21% YoY to over Rs 4.62 lakh cr in Apr-Jun

Jun 19, 2024, at 02:45 am

New Delhi: India's net direct tax collections have increased by 21 percent year-on-year, reaching over Rs 4.62 lakh crore from April 1 to June 17, according to the income tax department on Tuesday.

Food inflation biggest challenge in disinflationary process: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

Jun 19, 2024, at 02:41 am

Mumbai: Despite the central bank's efforts to reduce India's retail inflation to its 4 percent target, the final stages of the disinflationary process are challenging due to persistently high food prices, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das stated at an event on Tuesday.

SBI to raise Rs 10,000 cr via infra bonds: Report

Jun 18, 2024, at 10:31 pm

Mumbai: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, has initiated discussions with market participants to raise approximately Rs 10,000 crore ($1.20 billion) through infrastructure bonds, reported Reuters on Tuesday, citing two merchant bankers.

Coal India to explore lithium blocks in Argentina in collab with US company: Report

Jun 18, 2024, at 10:22 pm

New Delhi: State-owned Coal India Ltd is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina in collaboration with a US company to secure supplies of this crucial battery material, reported Reuters.

Indian Hotels Company expands its footprint in Bhutan with the signing of an 83-key hotel in Thimphu

Jun 18, 2024, at 09:58 pm

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, further strengthens their footprint in Bhutan with the signing of an 83-key hotel in Thimphu. This hotel will be rebranded to an IHCL – SeleQtions.  

CII President Sanjiv Puri feels India will be third-largest economy in next few years

Jun 17, 2024, at 10:41 pm

A top Indian industry chambers body's head has claimed India will become the world's third-largest economy in the next few years.

SoftBank develops AI-driven voice tech to deal with angry customers

Jun 15, 2024, at 04:33 am

Japanese tech giant SoftBank Corp has introduced an innovative voice-altering phone technology to combat the growing issue of "customer harassment."

Paytm employees allege forced resignations; company rejects allegations

Jun 15, 2024, at 04:28 am

Mumbai: Several Paytm employees are on the verge of losing their jobs, with some staff members unsuccessfully negotiating for a pay cut instead, according to The Times of India.

PNB MetLife announces Rs 930 cr benefitting 5.82 lakh customers

Jun 15, 2024, at 03:00 am

Mumbai: PNB MetLife has announced a bonus of Rs 930 crore for eligible participating policyholders, benefiting 5.82 lakh customers.

Adani Enterprises promoters raise stake to 73.95% in the company

Jun 15, 2024, at 02:34 am

Mumbai: Gautam Adani and the promoter group of Adani Enterprises have acquired over two percent of the company's stake from the open market between September 2023 and June 2024, as reported in a stock exchange filing on June 14.

Nirmala Sitharaman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget next month

Jun 15, 2024, at 01:26 am

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to make history next month when she presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.

Hyundai to liquidate 17.5% stake in Hyundai Motor India to raise up to $3 billion via IPO

Jun 14, 2024, at 10:23 pm

Mumbai: South Korean automaker Hyundai plans to reduce its 17.5 percent stake in its Indian subsidiary, Hyundai Motor India, through an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at raising between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, media reports said.

Vodafone Group to sell entire $2.3 bn stake in Indus Towers

Jun 14, 2024, at 10:15 pm

Mumbai: Vodafone Group is planning to sell its entire $2.3 billion stake in India's Indus Towers through block deals on the stock market next week, Reuters reported citing two sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bisk Farm introduces two new products in its 'Eat Fit' range

Jun 14, 2024, at 05:04 am

Kolkata: SAJ Food’s bakery brand Bisk Farm has expanded its 'Eat Fit' portfolio with the launch of two new offerings: ‘Eat Fit Digestive’ and ‘Eat Fit Atta Marie’.

Godrej & Boyce plans to double revenue in next 3 yrs, eyes India’s EV sector growth

Jun 14, 2024, at 03:52 am

Mumbai: Godrej & Boyce on Thursday announced that its motor components business is targeting to double its revenue to Rs 1000 crore within the next three years, with 50% of the revenue coming from India, and the remaining targeted from exports.

The Top Trading Types in India

Jun 13, 2024, at 11:32 pm

Hundreds and thousands of people are interested in trading, whether that's trend trading, day trading, or rather trading in cryptocurrency, securities and futures. These are all exciting avenues to explore, but it's essential to know the actual meaning behind each term and methodology, along with the associated risks and requirements.

SEBI fines former CNBC Awaaz anchor, technical analyst for engaging in fraudulent trading practices

Jun 12, 2024, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulatory body for securities and commodity market in the country, on Tuesday (June 11) imposed a fine of Rs 1 crore each on former CNBC Awaaz markets editor Pradeep Pandya and technical analyst Alpesh Vasanji Furiya for engaging in fraudulent trading practices, reports said.

India's bankruptcy regulator seeks views on cutting red tape to help resolution professionals

Jun 12, 2024, at 05:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's bankruptcy rule-maker, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), said that it is planning to reduce the compliance burden of debt resolution professionals so that they can concentrate on stitching together rescue plans for companies under their supervision.

State Bank of India to raise $3 billion via debt in FY2025

Jun 12, 2024, at 05:13 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: India's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday (June 11) said that its board has approved raising up to $3 billion via debt in the current fiscal year (FY25), reports said.