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India's April-July fiscal deficit widens to Rs 6.06 lakh cr

New Delhi: India’s fiscal deficit increased to Rs 6.06 lakh crore in April-July while it was Rs 4.51 lakh crore in April-June, the data issued by the Controller General of Accounts on Thursday showed.

India's eight core sectors' output grows 8 pc in July

New Delhi: Driven mainly by the coal, cement, and steel sectors, India's core output, comprising eight key infrastructure sectors, grew 8% year-on-year (YoY) in July 2023.

'Concerted bid by revive Soros-funded interests to revive meritless Hindenburg report': Adani Group denies OCCRP's allegations

Mumbai: Gautam Adani-led Adani Group has strongly rejected the fresh allegations of stock manipulation by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has made against the Adani Group.

JSW Group in talks with Chinese carmaker to make EVs in India: Report

Mumbai: India's JSW Group is entering into a licensing technology agreement with China’s Leapmotor, to build Electronic Vehicles (EVs) in India, Reuters reported.

India's Q1FY24 GDP grows 7.8%, highest in last four qtrs

New Delhi: India’s GDP grew at the rate of 7.8% in the first quarter of the Financial Year 2023-24, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Thursday.

Meeting held to Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform under US - India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership

New Delhi: India and the United States held a meeting on Tuesday to launch the new U.S. - India Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP) under the Strategic Clean Energy Partnership, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNREP) said.

BHEL bags NTPC order to set up thermal power project in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi: BHEL has secured the order for setting up the 2x800 MW Supercritical Thermal Power Project Stage-II at Lara in Chhattisgarh through International Competitive Bidding, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Odisha: Manganese ore mining resumes in Bolani Ore mines

Bhubaneswar: Manganese ore mining from Bolani Ore Mines has resumed with the mines fulfilling all the requisite compliances.

Passenger caught with gold worth Rs 8.90 lakh hidden in Nutella jars in Tamil Nadu's Trichy airport

Chennai: The law enforcement personnel at Tamil Nadu’s Trichy airport arrested a passenger after they caught the person with illegal gold hidden inside Nutella jars, media reports said.

PhonePe enters stockbroking domain with Share.Market app

Bengaluru: Walmart-owned fintech company PhonePe on Wednesday announced its foray into the stock broking domain by introducing its app called "Share.Market". This app enables users to engage in trading and investments within stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), media reports said.

Dell, Acer, Asus among 32 companies to apply for Rs 17,000 cr IT hardware PLI scheme

New Delhi: The Centre has received a total of 32 applications from top companies including Dell, Acer, Asus, Lenovo, Foxconn, and Netware for the Rs 17,000 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at boosting the manufacturing of IT hardware.

Record Influx: More than 15,000 Indian techies choose Canada in the past year

Canada has emerged as a global magnet for tech industry talent, with an astonishing 15,000 Indian tech workers making their way to the country in the span of just 12 months, from April 2022 to March 2023.

India-New Zealand ink MoU to boost cooperation in civil aviation

New Delhi: India and New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in civil aviation.

India and New Zealand explore adoption of UPI to biz, boost trade & tourism

New Delhi: India and New Zealand are actively considering the implementation of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the island nation to enhance the ease of conducting business, trade, and tourism interactions between the two countries, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.

Nitin Gadkari launches world's first BS 6 stage II electrified Flex fuel vehicle made by Toyota

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the world's first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle’, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor in New Delhi.

West Bengal invites holds roadshow in Mumbai; invites businesses to participate in Bengal Global Business Summit

Mumbai: The West Bengal government on Tuesday held a roadshow in the country’s financial capital, Mumbai, inviting businesses to set shop in the set and actively participate in the 7th Bengal Global Business Summit, 2023 to be held on November 21-22 in Kolkata.

Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra get certificates for PLI payout

New Delhi: Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra and Mahindra have been granted domestic value certificates, a critical metric for eligibility in receiving payouts under India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Reuters reported.

ONGC earmarks Rs 1lakh cr for green initiatives, seeks collaborations for green hydrogen

New Delhi: Energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) will invest around Rs 1 lakh crore to scale up its renewable capacity and achieve multiple green initiatives by 2030.

SoftBank to sell 1.17% stake in Zomato for Rs 940 cr: Report

Mumbai: SoftBank Vision Fund (SVF Global) is reportedly planning to sell a 1.17 percent stake in food delivery giant Zomato for Rs 940 crore (approximately $126 million) through a block deal, media reports said.

Eveready releases new brand logo and tagline

Kolkata: Battery maker Eveready Industries India Ltd (EIIL) has unveiled its new brand logo and tagline, the company said on Tuesday.

Amazon issues stern warning to workers opposing 'work from office'

Amazon has made it compulsory for its employees to work from the office three days a week. However, the new rule has not gone well with most of the employees and a chunk of the workers exited the company instead of returning to office, media reports said.

PM Narendra Modi's 'Raksha Bandhan' gift: LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs. 200

Union Cabinet on Tuesday slashed the price of 14.2kg cooking gas cylinder by Rs. 200, giving relief to consumers.

Indian Market: Sensex rises 79.22 points

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained 79.22 pts to close at 65,075.82 on the strength of metal, real estate, and utilities stocks.

Arunachal Pradesh: More than Rs. 1.45 crore injected into local SHGs through Credit Camp and Loan Disbursement

The District Mission Management Unit of Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) recently hosted a comprehensive credit camp and loan disbursement program for 107 registered Self Help Groups (SHGs) from East Kameng district, media reports said.

Bandhan Bank authorised by RBI for disbursing civil pension

Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Tuesday announced that it has been appointed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an authorised pension disbursement bank on behalf of Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Ministry of Finance, for the civil pensioners.

What are the Documents needed for Opening a Savings Bank Account for Engineers?

Alright, engineers, let's talk about money – but not in the way you might think. We’re not discussing your next big project or that cool gadget you're designing. We’re talking about something we all need but don't often think about - a Savings Bank Account. "A bank account? Really?" you might say. Yes, especially for engineers like you! It's not as dull as it sounds. In many ways, this can help you shape your desired future and establish financial stability.All you need is to read this piece for all the latest information on a Savings Account. This article will talk about the documents required for opening a bank account and everything in between.

Indian Market: Sensex surges over 200 points

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday gained 215 points to open at 65,201.35 as buying was seen across the board.

Reliance Industries Limited Board recommends appointment of Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani to Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries Limited, at its meeting held on Monday,  recommended to the shareholders for approval to appoint Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani as Non-Executive Directors of the Company.

Nita Ambani steps down from Reliance Industries Ltd board; Isha, Akash and Anant named non-executive directors

Mumbai/UNI: The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Monday recommended to the shareholders for approval of the appointment of Isha Ambani, Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani as non-executive directors of the company.

Jumeirah penthouse sale at record price boosts Dubai's real estate market

Creating record of sorts in Dubai's real estate market, the Jumeirah Group, a prestigious Emirati state-owned luxury hotel chain, has officially announced the sale of its penthouse unit within the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab branded residence, currently under construction.