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'Bangladesh must make up its mind...': S Jaishankar cautions Dhaka over 'ridiculous' claims by leaders | 'Vultures got dead bodies, pigs got filth': Yogi Adityanath tears into opposition over Maha Kumbh criticisms | 'I have options if party doesn't need me': Shashi Tharoor's message for Congress amid row over praises for Modi, LDF | Kolkata: Elderly woman's gold chain snatched by bike-borne miscreants in Dhakuria | 'Slave mentality': PM Modi slams opposition for criticising govt over Maha Kumbh | Tunnel collapses in Telangana, 30 workers feared trapped | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls on PM Modi | 'Isn't this cheating..?': Shivraj Singh Chouhan blasts Air India for allotting broken seat; airline apologises | AAP's Punjab minister ran non-existent department for 20 months, BJP slams Arvind Kejriwal | Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row

Sensex falls by over 100 points

Dec 19, 2023, at 04:39 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday lost further by 123.31 points at 71,191.88 in the opening session as selling was seen across the board.

Indian Market: Sensex falls 168.66 pts

Dec 18, 2023, at 10:51 pm

The BSE Sensex on Monday declined 168.66 pts to settle at 71,315.09 as selling was seen in Realty, Bankex and Utilities stocks.

Raghuram Rajan explores strategies for India's economic future in ISB discussion

Dec 18, 2023, at 07:25 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Raghuram Rajan, shared insights into key strategies that can propel India's growth in the coming decades during a discussion on his latest book, 'Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India's Economic Future,' at the Hyderabad campus of the Indian School of Business (ISB).

PM Modi inaugurates Surat diamond exchange, world's largest centre for global diamond and jewellery business

Dec 17, 2023, at 06:58 pm

Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday officially inaugurated the Surat diamond exchange, a facility that is now bigger than the Pentagon, which was the largest office space globally.

Adani Group takes over news agency IANS

Dec 17, 2023, at 03:18 am

New Delhi: Adani Group has acquired a majority 50.50% stake in New Delhi-based news agency IANS India Pvt Ltd (IANS), according to a regulatory filing by the business conglomerate.

Volvo Car India to hike prices from January

Dec 16, 2023, at 08:44 am

Kolkata: Volvo Car India will increase its ex-showroom prices by up to 2 per cent from January 1, 2024. 

Cabinet approves declaration of Surat Airport as an International Airport

Dec 16, 2023, at 08:24 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the proposal to declare Surat Airport as an international airport.

Air India gets DGCA approval for A350 engineering maintenance

Dec 16, 2023, at 08:16 am

Gurugram: Air India has received the DGCA approval for engineering line maintenance of A350 and A320 aircraft, the Tata Group-owned airline said on Friday.

Cargo handling in major ports of India reached 1617 MTPA on March 2023

Dec 16, 2023, at 08:12 am

New Delhi: The cargo handling capacity of the major ports of the country has gone up to 1617.39 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) as of March 2023, the Minister of Ports said on Friday.

Infinix Smart 8HD smartphones segment begins from Rs. 6299

Dec 16, 2023, at 05:25 am

Kolkata: Smartphone maker Infinix recently introduced the highly anticipated Infinix Smart 8HD, the latest addition to the Smart series.

'Sudden' prohibition on using sugarcane juice for ethanol puts Rs 15,000 crore investment at risk, says ISMA

Dec 16, 2023, at 04:56 am

New Delhi: The sudden ban on the use of cane juice for the production of ethanol has put at risk the Rs 15,000 crore investment made by the sugar industry in the last three years, the Indian Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) said, a media report said.

Mazagon Dock seals $42 Million deal with European partner for trio of vessels

Dec 16, 2023, at 03:19 am

Mumbai: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd revealed on December 15 that it has secured a $42 million deal with a European client for the construction of three multi-purpose hybrid-powered vessels.

India's November merchandise deficit narrows by 2.84% YoY to $20.58 billion

Dec 16, 2023, at 03:09 am

New Delhi: After reaching a record high in October, India's merchandise trade deficit contracted to $20.58 billion in November 2023, primarily due to a substantial decline in gold imports, as reported by the commerce ministry on December 15.

RBI imposes monetary penalty on five co-operative banks for non-compliance of rules

Dec 15, 2023, at 06:40 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 14 lakh on five co-operative banks for non-compliance with rules on Friday.

Indian Market: Sensex still on top, opens at 70,804.13 pts

Dec 15, 2023, at 03:54 pm

The BSE Sensex remained on top on Friday too, as it opened at 70,804.13, advancing 290 pts on the strength of Metal, Oil and Gas and Energy stocks.

U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and KIIT-Technology Business Incubator hosting three-day workshop for entrepreneurs from four nations

Dec 15, 2023, at 06:07 am

Kolkata: Seventeen start-ups from India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh are participating in a three-day workshop organised by the U.S. Consulate General Kolkata and KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) here on Wednesday.

Walmart, Hero Cycles pedal towards resilient supply chains with “Make in India” triumph

Dec 15, 2023, at 04:33 am

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a surge in demand for bicycles.

Adani Group plans to invest Rs 8,700 cr in Bihar; will add 10,000 jobs

Dec 14, 2023, at 11:08 pm

Patna: The Adani Group plans to invest Rs 8,700 crore in Bihar across various sectors, generating employment opportunities for approximately 10,000 people, said Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani.

Rupee up 8 paise against USD

Dec 14, 2023, at 05:23 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The rupee on Thursday rallied eight paise at 83.32 in the opening session against US Dollar on the sale of US dollars by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

Sensex zooms over 700 points

Dec 14, 2023, at 05:03 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Thursday posted huge gains of 787.90 points to 70,372.50 in the opening session, as buying was seen across the board.

RBI authorises Bandhan Bank to disburse pension on behalf of Indian Railways

Dec 14, 2023, at 06:16 am

Kolkata: Private sector lender Bandhan Bank on Wednesday announced that it has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the disbursement of pensions through e-PPOs on behalf of the Ministry of Railways.

JLR officially opens wait list for Range Rover Electric as prototype testing phase begins

Dec 14, 2023, at 05:17 am

Mumbai: Jaguar Land Rover on Wednesday opened the wait list for its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, ahead of formal orders opening to clients.

US November wholesale inflation remains steady, indicating gradual decrease in prices

Dec 14, 2023, at 04:35 am

Washington: The November wholesale inflation in the United States remained steady, indicating a gradual easing of price increases in the economic pipeline, AP reported.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) bolsters collaboration with Tata Communications to advance digital transformation

Dec 14, 2023, at 04:30 am

London: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced on Tuesday an enhanced collaboration with Tata Communications to ensure a future-ready digital transformation across the global sites of the British automaker, a report in the media said.

Reliance Industries partners with DBS Bank to finance compressed biogas plant projects

Dec 14, 2023, at 03:28 am

Mumbai: Reliance Industries and DBS Bank India have come together to launch a financing program to facilitate compressed biogas (CBG) plant projects.

Coca-Cola to set up bottling plant in Gujarat's Rajkot at investment of Rs 3,000 cr

Dec 14, 2023, at 03:19 am

Mumbai: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the Indian bottling unit of Coca-Cola, has committed to investing Rs 3,000 crore in Gujarat.

Indian Market: Sensex improves 33 pts

Dec 13, 2023, at 11:43 pm

The BSE Sensex on Wednesday ended positive at 69,584.60, rising 33.57 pts on the strength of Utilities, Realty, Capital Goods and Industrials stocks.

Sensex drops by over 200 points

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:46 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday lost another 286 points at 69,264.53 in the opening session as selling was seen in IT, Bankex, consumer durables, and metal stocks.

Kazakhstan: President Tokayev empowers Investment Council further to boost economic growth

Dec 13, 2023, at 05:35 pm

Astana: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a landmark decree earlier this month regarding measures to increase the efficiency of attracting investment into Kazakhstan’s economy and accelerating economic growth, reported The Astana Times quoting the Press Office of the President.

India H2 Alliance adds new industry members

Dec 13, 2023, at 07:05 am

New Delhi: The India H2 Alliance announced on Tuesday that it has broadened its membership by welcoming seven new industry participants, a statement said.