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NTPC Green Energy submits draft papers for $1.2 billion IPO: Report

New Delhi: NTPC Green Energy, a subsidiary of state-owned power producer NTPC, filed draft papers on Wednesday for an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rs100 billion ($1.19 billion) as it seeks to capitalize on India's renewable energy expansion and a booming stock market, Reuters reported.

Govt raises MSME lending target to Rs 27.5 lakh cr for FY25

New Delhi: The Union government has raised its lending target for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Rs 27.5 lakh crore for FY25, marking an increase of over 10% compared to the previous year, media report said.

IREDA gets nod for Rs 4,500 cr fundraise via QIP route; govt to offload 7% stake

New Delhi: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has received approval from the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) to raise up to Rs 4,500 crore through a fresh equity share issue via a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP).

Tata Power to invest up to $9 billion in expanding renewable energy capacity

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata Power plans to invest up to $9 billion to more than quadruple its renewable energy capacity to over 20 gigawatts (GW) within the next five to six years, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing the company's CEO Praveer Sinha.

Reliance Power settles Rs 3,872 crore in obligations, achieves debt-free tag

Mumbai/IBNS: Shares of Reliance Power Ltd surged by 5 percent on Wednesday (Sept. 18) after the company announced that it had fully settled its Rs 3,872 crore obligation as a guarantor for Vidarbha Industries Power (VIPL), reports Moneycontrol.

India's wholesale inflation drops for second consecutive month to 1.31% in August

New Delhi/IBNS: Wholesale inflation in India declined for the second consecutive month, reaching 1.31 percent in August, driven by lower prices for vegetables, food, and fuel, according to government data released on Tuesday.

Sovereign Gold Bonds available for early redemption on September 17

New Delhi: Investors holding an early series of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) have reason to celebrate, as the returns on these bonds, issued five years ago, have more than doubled, offering substantial rewards, media reports said.

Raymond Lifestyle plans 40-50 new stores in Kolkata and West Bengal over 3 years

Kolkata: Raymond Lifestyle Ltd. (RLL) is looking to expand its footprint beyond the 85-strong ‘The Raymond Shop’ network across West Bengal by adding 40-50 more shops in the next three years.

SpiceJet hasn't paid Rs 427 cr in GST, TDS, and PF dues since 2020: Report

Mumbai: Budget airline SpiceJet announced on Tuesday that it failed to pay statutory dues amounting to Rs 427 crore between March 2020 and August 2024, citing its "constrained financial position", media reports said.

UK-based fintech Revolut set to enter India by 2025: Report

Mumbai: UK-based Revolut, one of Europe's leading fintech companies, is preparing to launch its services in India by 2025, targeting tens of millions of affluent consumers, according to a report by The Financial Times.

Tata Motors and JLR to manufacture EVs in India for the world market: N Chandrasekaran

Mumbai: Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) are set to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in India for global markets, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Video showing luxury cars parked at Blinkit and Zomato's Gurugram offices goes viral

Gurugram/IBNS: A video showing a fleet of luxury cars parked outside the Zomato and Blinkit headquarters in Gurugram has gone viral on social media.

Oil rises nearly 2% amid hurricane disruptions and US Fed rate cut hopes; brent crude Hits $73.01/barrel

New York/IBNS: Oil prices surged by nearly 2 percent on Monday (Sept. 16), buoyed by continued disruptions to U.S. Gulf Coast oil production, despite ongoing concerns about demand stemming from weak economic data from China.

Old lending practices a constraint in catering to agriculture sector: RBI deputy governor

New Delhi/IBNS: Traditional lending methods fall short in meeting the unique demands of the agricultural sector, necessitating innovative, flexible financial solutions tailored to farmers' needs, Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) deputy governor Swaminathan Janakiraman said on Monday (Sept. 16).

LIC appoints Infosys to build its NextGen Digital Platform

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has undertaken a digital transformation programme named DIVE (Digital Innovation and Value Enhancement). Under DIVE, LIC aims to significantly boost its digital platform with an aim to provide superior experience to its customers, field force, partners and employees.

Adani Group clarifies it did not release any press release on 'Kenya projects'

India's Adani Group on Monday clarified it has not issued any press statement on its ongoing projects and presence in Kenya.

Flipkart gears up for 11th edition of ‘The Big Billion Days’ with new tech launches

E-commerce major Flipkart has announced the dates for its highly-anticipated annual flagship event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2024.

Amazon India hosts Seller Connect event to help SMBs gear up for festive season

E-commerce giant Amazon India has successfully hosted its annual Amazon Seller Connect event at JW Marriott in Kolkata with over 100 sellers from Kolkata, and provided them with a platform to engage and interact with its leadership, while covering different nuances of selling online with Amazon.

India calls on Japanese and South Korean ship manufacturers to participate in domestic shipbuilding’s ‘Maruti moment’

New Delhi/IBNS: India is actively seeking investments from South Korean and Japanese shipbuilders as part of its strategy to become a major global shipbuilding centre, according to a report by Mint.

India can achieve sustainable growth of up to 8% in the coming years: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Mumbai/IBNS: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said India has the potential to achieve sustainable economic growth of up to 8 percent in the medium term.

Bandhan Bank offers up to 8.55 pct interest on Fixed Deposit for 1 year

Private lender Bandhan Bank on Monday announced that it is offering up to 8.55% interest rate on Fixed Deposit (FD) for the tenure of 1 year, which is one of the best FD interest rates in the banking industry.

Mahindra launches Veero, prices start at Rs. 7.99 Lakh

Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Monday announced the launch of the Mahindra Veero, starting at Rs. 7.99 Lakh.

Bajaj Housing Finance shares make strong market debut, IPO listed with 114% premium at Rs 150

Mumbai/IBNS: Bajaj Housing Finance shares made a strong stock market debut on Monday (Sept. 16), listing at Rs 150 per share on both the NSE and BSE.

Japanese and Korean shipbuilders keen to invest in India: Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi/IBNS: In a potential boost for India's developing shipbuilding industry, companies from Japan and South Korea have shown interest in investing in the sector, according to Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal.

India set to join elite terror financing watchdog FATF group on Sept 19 for upholding high transparency standards

New Delhi/IBNS: India is set to join the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) prestigious group of top performers on September 19.

India set to join elite FATF group on Sept 19 for upholding higher standards

New Delhi/IBNS: India is set to join the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) prestigious group of top performers on September 19.

Drama at Israeli startup: OpenWeb founding CEO refuses to step down as tech unicorn announces new leader

New York/IBNS: The appointment of Tim Harvey as the new interim CEO of tech unicorn OpenWeb has sparked a dramatic showdown with the company’s founder, Nadav Shoval.

SEBI disposes co-location case against NSE, seven ex-executives due to insufficient evidence

Mumbai/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulatory body for securities and commodity market in the country, has closed its proceedings against the National Stock Exchange (NSE), along with former executives Ravi Narain, Chitra Ramkrishna, Anand Subramanian, and others, regarding the exchange's co-location services.

Max Healthcare acquires 64% stake in Jaypee Healthcare

Mumbai: Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.’s board has approved a strategic partnership with the Lakshdeep Group, promoters of Jaypee Healthcare Ltd. (JHL), by facilitating the repayment of JHL’s financial debts, media reports said.

GQG Partners raises stake in Patanjali Foods by 1.24% for Rs 835 cr

Mumbai: Billionaire Rajiv Jain-backed GQG Partners increased its stake in Patanjali Foods by acquiring a 1.24% holding from promoter group entity Patanjali Ayurved Ltd for approximately Rs 835 crore in an open market transaction on Friday, media reports said.