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Assam minor girl rape: Accused dies in pond escapaing from police custody at crime scene | Amid RG Kar protests, actress Payel Mukherjee 'attacked' by biker in Kolkata | RG Kar rape-murder: CCTV footage shows arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy with earphones at crime scene | Bangladesh's interim govt revokes Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport | CBI to conduct polygraph test on RG Kar Hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in Kolkata rape-murder case | Vinesh Phogat accuses Delhi Police of withdrawing women wrestlers' security, cops deny charge | 'Fast track courts, exemplary punishments': Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi on rising rape cases in India | Amid outrage over RG Kar case, married woman raped at gunpoint in Bengal's Bolpur; accused arrested | RG Kar rape-murder: Supreme Court asks protesters to resume work, bars Mamata govt from stopping peaceful protests | Why was the crime scene not secured? Supreme Court's tough question for Bengal govt in RG Kar case

Indian Market: Sensex jumps 300.44 points

Sep 19, 2022, at 09:49 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Monday surged 300.44 points to close at 59,141.23 on the strength of FMCG, Auto, Bankex and Technology stocks.

EDFI ElectriFI signs microgrid debt facility with Husk Power Systems to drive net-zero economic growth in 80 new communities in rural India

Sep 19, 2022, at 01:15 am

Patna: Husk Power Systems, operator of the largest fleet of solar-hybrid microgrids across rural Asia and Africa, will electrify 80 additional communities in India with $6 million in new debt financing, announced on Thursday, from the EU- funded Electrification Financing Initiative (EDFI ElectriFI).

Gross Direct Tax collections for Financial Year 2022-23 register a growth of 30 pct

Sep 19, 2022, at 01:01 am

New Delhi: Gross Direct Tax collection moved up by 30 percent to stand at Rs. 8,36,225 till Sept 17, as per data released on Sunday.

MAS & India's IFSCA to engage in fintech innovations

Sep 19, 2022, at 12:12 am

Gandhinagar/IBNS: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) on  Sunday signed a cooperation agreement to facilitate regulatory collaboration and partnership in fintech.

PM launches National Logistics Policy

Sep 18, 2022, at 03:49 am

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the National Logistics Policy, and said it is a major step towards becoming a developed country.

After takeover, Adani Group announces infusion of Rs 20,000 cr in Ambuja Cements

Sep 18, 2022, at 02:13 am

Mumbai: The Adani Group completed the acquisition of Ambuja Cement and its listed subsidiary ACC on Friday, becoming India's largest conglomerate by market capitalisation and also announced a record preferential issue of stocks.

Gautam Adani becomes second richest man in world

Sep 17, 2022, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi/UNI: With a surge in his wealth, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has become the second richest man in the world beating France's Bernard Arnault AND Family, according to the Forbes real-time billionaires list.

Bridgestone India Introduces Sturdo Tyre with Up to 29 pc longer tyre life

Sep 17, 2022, at 06:41 pm

Kolkata: Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone India, part of the Bridgestone group, and rubber providing solutions for safe and sustainable mobility today launched its next-generation tyre Bridgestone Sturdo for the Passenger Vehicles Segment.

MSMEs are the growth engine of India, contribute 30 pc of India's GDP: Union MSME Minister Narayan Rane

Sep 17, 2022, at 06:37 pm

Mumbai:  The MSME sector has a catalyzing role in the growth of India with a contribution of nearly 1/3rd of the country's GDP and has remarkable potential to grow further, Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane said at an ASSOCHAM event in Mumbai on Friday.

Vietnamese delegation urges biz community to explore opportunities in Khanh Hoa Province

Sep 17, 2022, at 06:33 pm

Kolkata: The Permanent Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee of Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Province Le Hau Hoang Friday urged the Indo-Vietnam Solidarity Committee (IVSFC)  to acquaint the local business community here with the rich resources of his home state.

Canara Bank receives 3rd Rank under EASE 4.0 Reforms Index Award for Q4 FY 2021-22 from FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Sep 17, 2022, at 07:32 am

Mumbai: Public sector lender Canara Bank was Friday awarded the 3rd rank under the prestigious EASE Reforms Index Award 2022 (EASE 4.0 Awards).

Uber probes into hacking of its computer systems

Sep 16, 2022, at 11:10 pm

New York/IBNS: Ride-hailing company Uber's computer network has been hacked Thursday, which resulted in shifting various of the firm's internal communications and engineering systems offline.

Indian Market: Sensex slumps 1,093.22 points

Sep 16, 2022, at 10:54 pm

Mumbai: The equity market remained under pressure for a third straight session as the BSE Sensex on Friday crashed 1,093.22 points to settle below at 59K at 58,840.79 following heavy selling in realty, materials, technology, auto and consumer durable stocks.

To facilitate ease of doing business, MCA revises threshold for paid up capital of “small companies”

Sep 16, 2022, at 06:56 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has taken several measures in the recent past towards ease of doing business and ease of living for the corporates. 

Sensex down over 300 points

Sep 16, 2022, at 06:47 pm

Mumbai, Sep 16 (UNI) The BSE Sensex remained under pressure for the third session on Friday, as it dropped 338.54 points at 59,595.45 in opening trade, on selling in IT, Telecom, Auto and Bankex stocks.

Rupee down 11 paise against USD

Sep 16, 2022, at 06:45 pm

Mumbai, Sep 16 (UNI) The Rupee on Friday remained weak as it fell by 11 paise at 79.81 in opening session on brisk demand for US Dollar from bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

Veranda Learning to raise Rs. 300 crores via preferential Issue

Sep 16, 2022, at 04:03 am

Chennai/IBNS: Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd, a public listed EdTech company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), announced that its board of directors on Sept 14 approved a preferential issue to raise Rs 300 crores.

IDFC FIRST Bank partners with WhatsApp to enable FASTag recharge

Sep 16, 2022, at 01:38 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Private sector lender IDFC First Bank on Thursday announced the launch of its integration with ‘payments on WhatsApp’ to enable FASTags recharge for the bank’s customers.

'INSIGHT 2022': Nitin Gadkari calls for professionally managed public transport system

Sep 15, 2022, at 11:58 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called for a professionally managed public transport system.

BYJU’S FY 22 growth intensifies, clocks gross revenues of nearly Rs 10,000 cr

Sep 15, 2022, at 09:33 pm

Bengaluru: Ed-tech company BYJU’s has registered nearly Rs 10,000 crore in gross revenues in FY 22 and its K-12 education business is showing accelerated growth. Between April - July 2022, the company logged a revenue of Rs 4530 crore.

Google features Kerala startup Riafy Tech in elite club

Sep 15, 2022, at 08:03 pm

Kochi/IBNS: Google’s technology team has done an exclusive video interview with Riafy Technologies, making the Kerala startup feature among a handful of Indian companies in the elite club.

US markets sink on unexpectedly high inflation

Sep 15, 2022, at 11:52 am

Washington/UNI: Inflation in the United States remained unexpectedly high in August, hitting Wall Street like never before in more than two years.

Indian Market: Sensex moves down 224.11 pts

Sep 14, 2022, at 11:17 pm

Mumbai: Snapping four days rally, the BSE Sensex dropped 224.11 points to settle at 60,346.97 as selling was seen in IT, Technology, Oil and Gas and Capital Goods stocks.

Indian Rupee down 29 paise against USD

Sep 14, 2022, at 10:54 pm

Mumbai: The Rupee on Wednesday dropped 29 paise to close negative at 79.44 against the USD on rising demand for US Dollar from bankers and importers, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said.

India's wholesale price index eases to 12.41 pc in August

Sep 14, 2022, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi: India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased further to 12.41 per cent in August 2022 from 13.93 per cent in July, as per data released by the Commerce & Industry Ministry on Wednesday.

Maruti Suzuki collabs with IOC on loyalty programme

Sep 14, 2022, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Maruti Suzuki has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for its loyalty program – ‘Maruti Suzuki Rewards’.

Flipkart’s warehouse receives Green Warehouse Platinum Certification from IGBC

Sep 14, 2022, at 09:57 pm

Bhubaneshwar: E-commerce company Flipkart's 'Phase I' warehouse at West Bengal's Haringhata has been certified with IGBC under the IGBC Green Logistics Parks and Warehouses Rating, according to a press release.

HDFC Mutual Fund announces launch of Smart Beta ETFs – NIFTY100 Quality 30 ETF, NIFTY50 Value 20 ETF & NIFTY Growth Sectors 15 ETF

Sep 14, 2022, at 09:48 pm

Mumbai: HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd, a leading mutual fund house that manages assets worth Rs 4.34 trillion as on 30 Aug 2022, has announced the launch of NIFTY100 Quality 30 ETF, NIFTY50 Value 20 ETF, and NIFTY Growth Sectors 15 ETF, in order to expand their suite of ‘HDFC MF Index Solutions’.

Indian Market: Sensex down over 1000 points

Sep 14, 2022, at 03:50 pm

Mumbai: Snapping a rally of the last four sessions, the BSE Sensex on Wednesday crashed 1154 points, below 60,000 at 59,417.12 on profit booking by local operators.

Twitter board approves Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout deal: Report

Sep 14, 2022, at 04:48 am

Twitter shareholders Tuesday approved Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout deal, news agency AFP reported.