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Mutual Funds, foreign portfolio investors increase stake in Paytm

Mumbai: One 97 Communications reported an uptick in ownership from mutual funds, retail investors, and foreign portfolio investors up to the end of the March quarter of 2024, media reported citing a stock exchange filing on Tuesday.

Gates-backed startup Infinium is making sustainable fuel from water and Carbon Dioxide: Report

A company in the United States is working towards revolutionising the transportation industry, particularly in sectors like aviation and heavy-duty trucking, which are notoriously difficult to decarbonize, media reports said.

Paytm Payments Bank MD & CEO Surinder Chawla resigns due to 'personal reasons'

New Delhi: In a fresh development, Paytm Payments Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Surinder Chawla, has stepped down due to personal reasons, its parent company One97 Communications Limited said in a filing with the stock exchanges.

Adani Green Energy to raise $400 million via offshore loan: Report

Mumbai: Adani Green Energy Ltd. is currently involved in discussions to secure around $400 million via an overseas loan, as part of its efforts to finance an upcoming renewable project, media reports said

EV sales witness growth across categories in FY24

New Delhi: Electric vehicle retail sales in India witnessed growth across all segments in the previous fiscal year ended on March 31, 2024, including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

Novartis to cut 680 jobs in product development: Report

New Delhi: Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis said on Tuesday that it plans to reduce its development organization workforce by as many as 680 positions, media reports said.

Sensex opens at an all-time high of 75,124.28

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday opened at an all-time high, touching the 75,000-level for the first time at 75124.28, up 382 points as buying was seen across board amid mixed global cues.

Unlocking Growth with Step Up SIP Calculator in Mutual Funds

In the ever-evolving world of investments, the mutual fund sector continues to offer innovative tools to aid investors in their quest for financial growth and security. Among these tools, the Step Up Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) calculator stands out as a beacon for those looking to amplify their investment outcomes.

Sensex up by over 300 points

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Monday rallied 399 points to 74647 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board.

Sensex open 500 points up during morning trade

The BSE Sensex on Monday rallied 399 points to 74647 in the opening session as buying was seen across the board.

Advantage India: Future fuels Green Hydrogen (GH2), green ammonia to bring USD 125 billion in investments by 2030

New Delhi: Eco-friendly fuels, Green Hydrogen (GH2) and green ammonia, considered as the future energy sources globally, have the potential to attract investments totaling USD 125 billion (equivalent to approximately Rs 10.43 lakh crore) in India by 2030, as per a research report by Avendus Capital.

SEBI cracks whip on finfluencer Ravindra Balu Bharti, order to return Rs 12 cr

Mumbai: Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken strong action against a financial influencer (finfluencer) and ordered him to return unlawfully obtained gains totalling over Rs 12 crore, media reports said.

India-Singapore bilateral trade jumps 18% to USD 35.6 billion in FY23

Singapore: India-Singapore bilateral trade rose to USD 35.6 billion in 2022-23, a growth of 18.2 percent on the year, media reported.

India eyes US$100 billion annual FDI from investors looking to diversify from China

New Delhi: India is targeting a minimum of US$100 billion annually in gross foreign direct investment, as the country seeks to attract investors seeking diversification from China, media reports said.

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen

New Delhi: In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen, who were stranded on their fishing boat at sea.

RBI slaps fines on IDFC First Bank and LIC Housing Finance for non-compliance

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank on Friday said that it has fined IDFC First Bank Rs 1 crore and LIC Housing Finance Rs 49.70 lakh for breaching specific regulations. The penalty on IDFC First Bank was levied due to failure to adhere to certain directives regarding 'Loans and Advances - Statutory and Other Restrictions', according to the central bank’s statement.

Global food prices increase grow first time in 7 months

Global food prices experienced a surge in March, marking the first increase since July, driven mainly by the rise in cooking oil prices, even as the costs of grains continued to decrease, stated the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization on Friday.

Air India recruited over 5,700 staff members in FY24 as part of its f-yr revival plan

Mumbai: Air India recruited over 5,700 staff members, with over 3,800 comprising the flying crew in the FY24, as a component of its five-year revival strategy aimed at restoring the airline's fortunes, media reported citing the airline's statement.

Bandhan Bank MD & CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh to step down in July after completion of tenure

Mumbai: Bandhan Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar Ghosh will step down from his current role when his tenure concludes on July 9, 2024, the bank announced on Friday.

RBI rates repo rate unchanged in line with market expectations

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept the key interest rates unchanged at 6.50 percent, in line with the market expectations.

Sensex ends flat at 74248.22

The BSE Sensex on Friday ended almost flat at 74248.22, rising 20.59 pts as Realty, Bankex and FMCG stocks rose.

Bandhan Mutual Fund unveils Bandhan Innovation Fund

Bandhan Mutual Fund has announced the launch of Bandhan Innovation Fund, an open-ended thematic fund dedicated to investing in companies at the forefront of innovative breakthroughs.

Rupee most stable compared to peers due to strong fundamentals of Indian economy: RBI

New Delhi/UNI: The Indian currency (INR) was the most stable among major currencies during the past three years and this reflects sound economic fundamentals of the Indian economy, says the Reserve Bank of India.

Byju's founder, whose net worth was Rs. 17,545 crore a year ago, no longer a billionaire

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian multinational educational technology company Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran's net worth is now zero, a year after he had Rs. 17,545 crore a year ago.

Economy projected to grow at 7 percent in 2024-25; geopolitical tensions pose risks to outlook: RBI

New Delhi/UNI: Considering various factors both in the domestic and global markets, the Reserve Bank of India Friday projected the Indian economy to grow at 7 percent during the current financial year.

Apple plans to cut 614 workers in California

Tech major Apple has decided to lay off 614 workers in California, marking the first significant round of job cuts since pandemic, media reports said.

CBDT enables taxpayers to file returns from Apr 1

New Delhi: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Thursday said it has facilitated taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024–25 (relevant to Financial Year 2023–24) from April 1, 2024, and onwards.

Swiggy appoints Suparna Mitra as an Independent Director to its Board

Kolkata: Swiggy on Thursday announced the appointment of Suparna Mitra as an Independent Director to its Board.

Sensex recovers over 500 points

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Thursday smartly recovered by 537 points to open at 74413.82 on the strength of industrials, IT, telecommunications, and utilities stocks.

RBI's 3-day MPC meeting starts

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has started its three-day meeting on Wednesday to deliberate on interest rates and analyze the state of the economy.