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Reliance Retail launches omni-channel beauty retail platform 'Tira'

Apr 06, 2023, at 02:07 am

Mumbai: Reliance Retail Limited on Wednesday said it has launched Tira, an omni-channel beauty retail platform that offers a seamless and personalized shopping experience to beauty enthusiasts across India.

Tsutsumu Otani to be new President, CEO & MD of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India

Apr 06, 2023, at 01:37 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Honda Motor Company Ltd announced on Wednesday that Tsutsumu Otani will be taking on new responsibility as the president, chief executive officer and managing director of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.

Over Rs 40,600 cr sanctioned to over 1,80,630 accounts in 7 yrs under grassroots entrepreneurship scheme: FM Sitharaman

Apr 06, 2023, at 01:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The government has sanctioned over Rs 40,600 cr in the last seven years under Stand-Up India (SUPI) Scheme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation.

Kotak General Insurance partners with actyv.ai to provide insurance products to MSMEs

Apr 05, 2023, at 11:47 pm

Kolkata: Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Co. Ltd (Kotak General Insurance) on Wednesday announced that it has partnered with actyv.ai to offer bite-sized insurance products to new-age Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) companies. 

Indian economy continues to show resilience amid global uncertainties: World Bank

Apr 05, 2023, at 03:10 pm

New Delhi: India’s growth continues to be resilient despite some signs of moderation in growth, says the World Bank in its latest India Development Update, the World Bank India’s biannual flagship publication.

After Lithium in J&K, large deposits of 15 rare earth elements found in Andhra Pradesh

Apr 05, 2023, at 05:32 am

Hyderabad: National Geophysical Research Institute has discovered significant deposits of 15 rare earth elements (REE) in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district, TOI reported on Tuesday.

RBI should stop hiking the key lending rate further: Assocham Prez Ajay Singh

Apr 05, 2023, at 05:04 am

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should stop hiking the key lending rate in view of the current uncertainties in the global business environment, Assocham President and SpiceJet CEO Ajay Singh said on Tuesday.

Adani JV in talks with banks for first credit in dollars since Hindenburg report: Report

Apr 05, 2023, at 04:46 am

Mumbai: Adani Group is in talks with at least half a dozen banks for a loan of about $220 million, its first since the negative by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research last January, Bloomberg reported.

Demand for tax professionals on the rise: Report

Apr 05, 2023, at 03:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: There was a significant surge in demand for chartered accountants and income tax consultants in FY-2023 with a 47% growth in demand in the Q1FY23 as compared to the same quarter of FY22, according to hyperlocal search engine Just Dial.

Rs 30 crores disbursed during FY 23 under PLI Scheme for drones and drone components: Centre

Apr 05, 2023, at 02:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of civil aviation has disbursed nearly Rs 30 crores to the beneficiaries during FY 2022-23 under the PLI Scheme for drones and drone components, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Kolkata Port achieves all-time high cargo ( 65.66 MT) handling in 2022-23

Apr 05, 2023, at 02:43 am

Kolkata: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata achieved an all-time high cargo handling with 65.66 million tonnes (MT) of shipments in 2022-23, recording a 12.87 percent high from the previous mark of 58.175 million tones in 2021-22, company chairman PL Haranath said on Tuesday.

IHCL wins Golden Peacock National Training Award, 2023

Apr 05, 2023, at 02:11 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Tata-owned hospitality company Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) bagged top honours for training at the Golden Peacock Awards, 2023.

Iron ore: NMDC's prodn crosses 41 MT for second consecutive fiscal

Apr 05, 2023, at 01:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India’s largest iron ore producer, NMDC crosses 41 Million Tonne (MT) production of iron ore for the second fiscal in a row, the Ministry of Steel said on Tuesday.

LVMH boss tops Elon Musk to become Forbes' richest man of 2023

Apr 05, 2023, at 12:57 am

Paris: French luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault, who heads mega-corporation LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), has edged US entrepreneur Elon Musk out of the top of Forbes' list of the world's richest billionaires this year, the magazine reported on Tuesday.

Indian smartphone industry gaining momentum: Reports

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:39 pm

Industry experts believe that Indian smartphone export is likely to have crossed USD 10 billion (over Rs 82,000 crore) in the just-ended financial year 2023.

India, Malaysia can now settle their trade in Indian Rupee

Apr 02, 2023, at 07:20 am

New Delhi: India and Malaysia can now settle their trade in Indian Rupee (INR) in addition to the current modes of settlement in other currencies, the government announced on Saturday.

Rs. 1,60,122 crore gross GST revenue collected for March 2023: Govt data

Apr 01, 2023, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi: The gross GST revenue collected in the month of March 2023 is Rs. 1,60,122 crore of which CGST is Rs. 29,546 crore, SGST is Rs. 37,314 crore, IGST is Rs. 82,907 crore (including Rs.  42,503 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs. 10,355 crore (including Rs. 960 crore collected on import of goods).

Piyush Goyal lauds GeM crossing Gross Merchandise Value of Rs. 2 lakh crore in 2022–23

Apr 01, 2023, at 10:15 pm

New Delhi: In the financial year 2022-2023, procurement of goods and services from government portal Government e Marketplace  (GeM) has crossed the Rs 2 lakh crore mark, which is a remarkable achievement, said Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, in Mumbai on Saturday.

Union Bank of India sets up mechanism for India-Malaysia trade in INR

Apr 01, 2023, at 09:17 pm

New Delhi: Public sector Union Bank of India has operationalised the mechanism to allow Indian and Malaysian traders to invoice and settle the trade in Indian Rupee (INR).

New scheme for women: Mahila Samman Savings Certificates made available in Post Offices

Apr 01, 2023, at 09:15 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Finance issued the Gazette Notifications for Mahila Samman Savings Certificates, 2023 and has been made available in 1.59 lakh post offices with immediate effect.

Indian Govt hikes interest rate on small savings schemes by up to 70 basis points for Q1, you will earn more interest in these schemes now

Apr 01, 2023, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi: The government on Friday announced hike in interest rates on various small savings schemes such as Senior Citizens Savings scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi Account and National Savings Certificate by upto 70 basis points for April-June quarter (Q1) of financial year 2023-24.

Prices of cooking gas cylinders slashed

Apr 01, 2023, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The oil marketing companies on Saturday slashed prices of cooking gas cylinders about Rs 92 per cylinder.

Indore gets connected with Sharjah through direct flight

Apr 01, 2023, at 08:15 am

New Delhi: A direct flight between Indore and Sharjah on Friday was flagged off today by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Zee enters one-time settlement with Standard Chartered Bank for Siti Networks loan issue

Apr 01, 2023, at 07:51 am

Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Thursday announced that it has reached a one-time settlement agreement with Standard Chartered Bank in connection with the credit availed by Siti Networks, a subsidiary of the Essel Group, media reports said.

Authum Investments completes takeover of Reliance Home Finance

Apr 01, 2023, at 06:37 am

New Delhi: Authum Investments and Infrastructure has completed the takeover of Reliance Home Finance, following the Supreme Court's ruling against Bombay HC's order from December 2022, according to media reports.

Electoral bonds to be sold at authorised branches of SBI

Apr 01, 2023, at 05:29 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Finance Ministry on Friday announced that the State Bank of India (SBI) will distribute and redeem electoral bonds through its 29 authorised branches from April 3 to April 12.

India announces Foreign Trade Policy 2023; targets $2 trillion goods and services exports by 2030

Apr 01, 2023, at 04:44 am

New Delhi: India on Friday introduced a "dynamic and adaptable" Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) that will remain in effect indefinitely from April 1 with the objective to attain $2 trillion in goods and services exports by 2030 while also promoting trade settlements in rupees and following the worldwide principle of not exporting duties.

India's forex reserves grow $5.98 billion to $578.78 billion

Apr 01, 2023, at 03:32 am

Mumbai: India's foreign exchange reserves jumped $5.98 billion to $578.78 billion as on March 24, 2023, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed on Friday.

NTPC registers highest ever power generation of 400 BU in FY23, a growth of 10.80%

Apr 01, 2023, at 02:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: State-run power generator NTPC has registered the highest-ever output of 400 BU in FY23, a growth of 10.80% vis-à-vis the previous year, according to an official statement.

Air India launches Premium Economy class on select flights

Apr 01, 2023, at 01:54 am

New Delhi: Air India introduces an all-new Premium Economy experience for travellers, offering a superior cabin product, world-class inflight services, and added on-ground convenience.