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DGCA orders termination of three Air India officials over safety lapses | Nitish Kumar announces big hike in pension under social security scheme ahead of Bihar polls | After denial, Priyank Kharge now secures External Affairs Ministry's clearance for US travel visit | Let inner peace become global peace: Modi's message to the world on International Yoga Day | 'Declined Trump's invitation as I had to visit Lord Jagannath's holy land': PM Modi in Odisha | Loyal to Congress for 16 years, differences can be discussed behind closed doors: Shashi Tharoor | Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate | Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment' | After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases | 'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment

Tesla to open first India showroom in Mumbai in July, kicks off formal debut with Model Y SUVs: Report

Jun 20, 2025, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi: Tesla Inc. is finally set to open its first showrooms in India, beginning with Mumbai in mid-July, followed by a second outlet in New Delhi, Bloomberg reported.

PM Modi flags off first export locomotive from Bihar’s Marhowra plant under ‘Make in India’ drive

Jun 20, 2025, at 11:29 pm

Siwan (Bihar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a cutting-edge diesel locomotive from the Marhowra Plant in Bihar, marking the first such export from the facility.

HPCL to invest ₹2,000 crore in 24 compressed biogas plants to boost clean energy push

Jun 20, 2025, at 10:49 pm

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) plans to invest around ₹2,000 crore (approximately $231 million) over the next two to three years to establish 24 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India.

RBI’s 100 bps rate cuts to aid growth amid global uncertainty, says Governor Malhotra

Jun 20, 2025, at 10:06 pm

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank’s cumulative 100 basis points (bps) cut in both the repo rate and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) since February will help stabilise the Indian economy amid global volatility and provide momentum for growth.

SEBI allows liquid and overnight mutual funds for compliance deposits; announces one-time relief scheme for delayed VCF closures

Jun 20, 2025, at 07:39 pm

Mumbai: In a significant move to simplify compliance and reduce operational friction, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the use of liquid mutual funds and overnight funds—alongside bank fixed deposits—for meeting deposit requirements by Investment Advisers (IAs) and Research Analysts (RAs), PTI reported.

India to become world’s fourth-largest EV maker by 2030, but export success hinges on cost cuts: Report

Jun 20, 2025, at 07:22 pm

New Delhi: India’s electric four-wheeler manufacturing capacity is poised to surge over tenfold — from 0.2 million units at present to 2.5 million by 2030 — positioning the country as the fourth-largest producer globally, trailing only China, Europe, and the United States, The Indian Express reported, citing a new report by the New York-based Rhodium Group.

Vegan Pro announces plans to impact West Bengal, East India's plant-based protein sector market with Goldpro

Jun 20, 2025, at 06:23 pm

Soya-based food manufacturer Vegan Pro Nutrients Pvt. Ltd is aiming to impact the plant-based protein sector in West Bengal and Eastern India with its flagship brand Goldpro.

HAL wins ₹511 cr bid to manufacture SSLV, beats Adani-led and Bharat Dynamics consortiums

Jun 20, 2025, at 04:43 pm

New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has secured the rights to manufacture India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), marking a major milestone in the government's drive to open up the space sector to private enterprise. The announcement was made on Friday by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe).

India’s largest port project eyes ₹300 bn debt raise to fuel Modi’s infrastructure push

Jun 20, 2025, at 12:16 am

Mumbai: The company building what is set to become India’s largest port has kicked off efforts to raise up to ₹300 billion ($3.5 billion) in long-term debt, providing lenders with a chance to participate in one of the signature infrastructure ventures under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, The Economic Times reported.

Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases sets IPO price band at ₹380–₹400; issue opens June 24

Jun 19, 2025, at 09:57 pm

Mumbai: Ellenbarrie Industrial Gases Limited has announced a price band of ₹380 to ₹400 per equity share for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), which opens for subscription on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and closes on Thursday, June 26.

Tata Motors opens scrapping centres in Lucknow and Raipur to boost sustainable mobility

Jun 19, 2025, at 01:00 am

Mumbai: Strengthening its push for greener transportation and a circular economy, Tata Motors on Wednesday announced the opening of two new vehicle scrapping facilities—under its Re.Wi.Re (Recycle with Respect) initiative—in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

India's consumption set for steady revival, driven by tax cuts, pay hikes and easing rates: HSBC

Jun 18, 2025, at 11:35 pm

New Delhi: India’s consumer spending is showing early signs of a revival, Financial Express reported, citing HSBC Global Research projecting a significant boost in the coming years.

NHAI suspends Megha Engineering from fresh bids for a year over lapses in Kerala highway project

Jun 18, 2025, at 09:40 pm

Thiruvananthapuram: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has suspended Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) from participating in any new tenders for one year, media reports said.

SEBI bans Sanjiv Bhasin, 11 others over stock tips and front-running trades; ₹11.37 crore gains impounded

Jun 18, 2025, at 08:37 pm

Mumbai: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred former IIFL Securities director Sanjiv Bhasin and 11 others from accessing the securities market, accusing them of front-running trades before recommending stocks on television and social media platforms, Mint reported.

India grants Starlink licence; eyes deeper collaboration with Musk's firm to boost Digital India push

Jun 18, 2025, at 08:07 pm

The Indian government has granted Elon Musk's satellite internet venture Starlink a licence to operate in the country, paving the way for broader collaboration in satellite communications to support the Digital India initiative.

Vedanta to sell ₹7,500 cr stake in Hindustan Zinc; HZL board clears ₹12,000 cr expansion plan

Jun 18, 2025, at 04:35 pm

Mumbai: Vedanta Ltd is set to divest up to ₹7,500 crore worth of its stake in Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) through block deals, offering shares at a discount of up to 10% from the previous close, Economic Times reported quoting CNBC-TV18.

Maruti Suzuki launches India's largest in-plant rail terminal at Manesar to boost green logistics

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:47 pm

Manesar (Haryana): Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) has begun operations at India’s largest in-plant railway siding at its Manesar plant, marking a major milestone in its green logistics push.

India to ramp up uranium imports nearly 4x by 2033 to fuel nuclear push

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi: India has decided to significantly scale up its uranium imports to support a major expansion of nuclear power generation under its National Nuclear Energy Mission, Moneycontrol reported.

Akash and Anant Ambani top India’s wealth creators list with ₹3.59 lakh cr each; Isha Ambani leads among women

Jun 17, 2025, at 10:27 pm

Mumbai: Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, and Anant Ambani, executive director of Reliance Industries Ltd, have jointly topped the 360 ONE Wealth Creators list, each with a net worth of ₹3.59 lakh crore.

SBI slashes lending and deposit rates after RBI’s 50 bps rate cut

Jun 17, 2025, at 08:14 pm

Mumbai: India’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has cut its lending rates by 50 basis points, passing on the benefits of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) policy easing to borrowers, according to a PTI report.

Mukesh Ambani exits Asian Paints with ₹9,080 cr windfall after 17-yr bet: Report

Jun 17, 2025, at 08:10 pm

Mumbai: Mukesh Ambani has exited his long-standing investment in Asian Paints, turning an initial ₹500 crore stake into a staggering ₹9,080 crore profit over 17 years, Economic Times reported.

Boeing commercial chief meets Tata Sons chairman after Air India crash; Chandrasekaran calls it 'most heartbreaking' crisis

Jun 17, 2025, at 06:07 pm

Gurugram: US aerospace giant Boeing’s Head of Commercial Airplanes, Stephanie Pope, met Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran at Air India’s Gurugram headquarters on Monday, Reuters reported.

India to suspend rare earth exports to Japan, aims to cut China dependence: Report

Jun 13, 2025, at 08:34 pm

New Delhi: India has asked state-run IREL (India) Ltd to halt its rare earth exports to Japan and prioritise domestic supply, Reuters reported, citing sources, as New Delhi seeks to reduce its reliance on China and boost local processing capacity in the strategic sector.

Boeing shares drop nearly 8% after Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad: Report

Jun 12, 2025, at 09:47 pm

New York: An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying over people crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, sending Boeing Co.’s shares down 7.8% in U.S. premarket trading, Reuters reported.

Finance Ministry dismisses reports on MDR for UPI as 'false and misleading'

Jun 12, 2025, at 12:01 am

New Delhi: The Finance Ministry on Wednesday firmly denied speculation that a merchant discount rate (MDR) would be levied on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, calling such claims “completely false, baseless, and misleading,” according to a report by ET Now.

Tata Electronics sends hundreds to Taiwan for training ahead of India’s first AI-enabled fab: Report

Jun 11, 2025, at 10:23 pm

New Delhi: Tata Electronics is accelerating its semiconductor ambitions by sending hundreds of employees to Taiwan for training as groundwork intensifies for its ₹91,000 crore fabrication (fab) unit in Dholera and ₹27,000 crore OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) facility in Assam, sources told ET.

SBI hires 13,455 Junior Associates to enhance customer experience

Jun 11, 2025, at 08:16 pm

Mumbai: State Bank of India has hired 13,455 Junior Associates to enhance customer experience at the bank’s branches across the country.

IREDA raises ₹2,005.9 crore via QIP to bolster clean energy financing

Jun 11, 2025, at 06:06 pm

New Delhi: State-run Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has raised ₹2,005.90 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), reinforcing its financial base to expand funding for renewable energy projects across the country.

NTPC secures $750 million ECB loan to fund green and capacity expansion goals

Jun 11, 2025, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi: India’s largest power producer, NTPC Limited, has raised $750 million through an unsecured External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) syndicated term loan to fund its capital expenditure, furthering its strategic goals in renewable energy and capacity expansion.

SBI General Insurance appoints Mohd. Arif Khan as Deputy CEO

Jun 11, 2025, at 03:26 pm

SBI General Insurance, one of India's leading General Insurance companies, announced the appointment of Mohd. Arif Khan as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO).