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Secular civil code is the need of the hour: PM Modi in Independence Day speech | State govts should take crimes against women seriously: PM Modi amid RG Kar rape-murder uproar | Women lead historic anti-rape night protest in Kolkata; vandalism marks RG Kar Hospital where victim was murdered | WPI inflation eases to a 3-month low of 2.04% in July amid falling food prices | Kashmir: Army captain killed in encounter with terrorists in Doda | RG Kar rape and murder case accused transferred to CBI custody | 'Why do you protect him? Calcutta HC slams Bengal govt over ex-RG Kar College principal's new post | Night is Ours: Women plan massive protest march against RG Kar rape and murder case in West Bengal tomorrow | Go on long leave: Calcutta HC to ex-RG Kar College head who was given new charge within hours of resignation | Bengal junior doctors continue ceasework in protest against RG Kar medical student's rape-murder

Indian Market: Sensex drops 651.85 points

Aug 19, 2022, at 11:47 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Friday crashed 651.85 points at 59,646.15 on weak global cues.

JK Tyres strengthens commercial vehicle portfolio with launch of new product offerings

Aug 19, 2022, at 03:55 pm

Kolkata: Indian Tyre major and the market leader in Truck Bus Radial segment, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd. today launched two new product offerings - Jetsteel JDH XM and Jetway JUC XM thereby further expanding their radial tyre portfolio.

Volkswagen India celebrates the first day of Chingam, through a mega delivery of 175 cars in a single day

Aug 19, 2022, at 03:43 pm

Cochin: Volkswagen Passenger Cars India celebrates the first day of Chingam and Onam festivities through a mega delivery program by delivering 175 cars to customers in Kerala in a day.

19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 show gearing up to draw foreign and Indian companies

Aug 19, 2022, at 05:32 am

Kolkata/IBNS: More than 130 major foreign and Indian food and hospitality sector companies and leading brands would participate at the eastern region’s largest food and hospitality exhibition - 19th International Foodtech Kolkata 2022 – to be held at the Biswa Bangla Milan Mela Prangan from 26 to 28 August.

Logistics startup Shiprocket enters unicorn club with Rs 259 cr fundraise

Aug 18, 2022, at 11:17 pm

Mumbai: Zomato-backed logistics startup Shiprocket has raised Rs 259 crore in an extended Series E round at a post-money valuation of Rs 9,815 crore (around $1.2 billion), Moneycontrol reported citing company filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).

Calsoft Inc unveils new centre in Kolkata, plans to hire 250 Product Engineers and Digital Tech Specialists in 2022

Aug 18, 2022, at 05:46 am

Kolkata: Digital product engineering service provider Calsoft Inc unveiled its new centre in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Union Cabinet approves expansion of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme to support travel, tourism sectors

Aug 18, 2022, at 02:43 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) from Rs 50,000 crore to Rs 5 lakh crore, Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said Wednesday.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed Akasa Air well capitalised to induct 72 aircraft over the next 5 yrs, says founder CEO Vinay Dube

Aug 18, 2022, at 02:25 am

Mumbai: India's youngest airline, Akasa Air, which hit the skies days before its promoter--billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away--has said it has strong financial means to add a new aircraft every two weeks or 72 aircraft over the next five years, media reports said.

Essar signs new 60 million litre fuel deal with D.A Roberts

Aug 18, 2022, at 12:04 am

Stanlow: Essar Oil UK Limited has cemented a long-standing relationship with D.A Roberts after signing a five-year, 60 million litre fuel deal with the Shropshire-based business. 

Axis Bank signs MOU with Indian Coast Guard

Aug 17, 2022, at 11:28 pm

Mumbai:   Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, reinforced its commitment to the Defence sector by signing an MOU with the Indian Coast Guard, offering a defence service salary package with best-in-class benefits and features under its ‘’Power Salute’’ initiative.

HireMee to assess and prepare 1.5 lakh Telangana students for jobs

Aug 17, 2022, at 03:40 pm

Hyderabad: AI based assessment and skilling platform, HireMee and Telangana government body for enhancing skilling synergy among hiring institutions & academia, Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) have entered into an arrangement to provide access to college students from the State to assess their quantitative and qualitative aptitude using Bengaluru-based firm’s artificial intelligence based well established proctored assessment.

Indian Market: Sensex rises 96 points

Aug 17, 2022, at 03:33 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Wednesday gained 96 points to open at 59,938.01 as buying was seen across the board.

Indian Market: Sensex surges 379.43 points

Aug 16, 2022, at 11:46 pm

Mumbai: The BSE Sensex on Tuesday advanced 379.43 points at 59,842.21 following gains in auto, realty, consumer discretionary goods and services and industrial stocks.

Linc Limited clocks YoY growth of over 78 pct

Aug 16, 2022, at 09:43 pm

Kolkata: Linc Limited on Tuesday said its income for Q1 FY 23 amounted to Rs. 9,926 lacs as against Rs. 5,553 lacs in Q1 FY 21, cloaking a YoY growth of over 78 percent.

HDFC Bank launches 'Vigil Aunty' campaign to promote freedom from fraud

Aug 16, 2022, at 09:00 pm

Mumbai: HDFC Bank today announced that the Bank will celebrate 75 years of India's independence by launching a new campaign, 'Vigil Aunty', which will encourage people across the country to practise safe banking habits.

India's wholesale inflation eases to 13.93% in July

Aug 16, 2022, at 07:34 pm

New Delhi/UNI: India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased to 13.93 percent in July this year from 15.18 percent in the previous month, data from the Commerce Ministry showed on Tuesday.

Mahindra and Volkswagen explore Strategic Alliance to accelerate electrification of Indian automotive market

Aug 16, 2022, at 02:41 pm

Banbury/Mumbai/Wolfsburg: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and The Volkswagen Group and on Monday announced they intend to expand their cooperation.

All about India's legendary investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala who believed risk is the essence of life

Aug 15, 2022, at 04:02 am

Mumbai: Veteran stock investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala passed away on Sunday at the age of 62. The Dalal Street legend, who entered the stock market with just Rs 5,000 in 1985, had an estimated net worth of $5.5 billion, roughly Rs 43,800 crore, according to Forbes data, when he breathed his last in Breach Candy Hospital.

SBI, BSE & Mission Youth join to train 5000 J&K youth in Banking & Insurance Sector: LG Manoj Sinha

Aug 14, 2022, at 11:51 pm

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded the efforts of Mission Youth, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and State Bank of India (SBI) for coming together to provide a vibrant medium to train and empower 5000 J&K youth in Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) Sector.

CCI approves merger of HDFC Bank with HDC Ltd

Aug 14, 2022, at 08:53 pm

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of HDFC Bank with its parent HDFC Ltd.

Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urges BSNL workers to be customer-centric, resolve customer issues immediately

Aug 13, 2022, at 03:24 pm

New Delhi: Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Friday told the employees of loss-making Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to focus on customer issues and resolve them expeditiously to turn its fortunes in the highly competitive telecom market, media reports said.

Dabur India AGM: Mohit Burman Dabur's new Chairman says economies hit by one crisis after other

Aug 13, 2022, at 07:10 am

Packaged goods major Dabur Friday said its board has accepted the resignation of Amit Burman as chairman with effect from August 10, adding that he will continue to work as the non-executive director of the company.

LIC Q1FY23: Net profit shoots to Rs 603 cr; premium income grows to Rs 98,805

Aug 13, 2022, at 04:27 am

Government-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), which recently went public, Friday said its net profit rose to a staggering Rs 603 crore in the quarter ended June 30 from Rs 24.3 crore in the same quarter last fiscal.

Momo brand Zomoz enters eastern India market with first outlet in Kolkata

Aug 13, 2022, at 02:26 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Hyderabad based quick-service restaurant chain, Zomoz, which specialises in making momos, has started operations in Kolkata.

India's factory output in June surges to 12.3 pc on low base

Aug 13, 2022, at 12:33 am

New Delhi: On the back of a favourable base, India's factory output measured by Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 12.3 percent in June this year reflecting ongoing economic recovery post-pandemic.

Tata Motors, State Bank of India join hands, offer electronic dealer finance program to authorized Tata passenger electric vehicle dealers

Aug 12, 2022, at 11:50 pm

Mumbai: In a bid to make this festive season special, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive manufacturer has joined hands with State Bank of India, India’s largest bank, to offer Electronic Dealer Finance solution (e-DFS) to its authorized passenger EV dealers.

Motor vehicles production & sales grow in July 2022; market still weak for entry-level vehicles: SIAM report

Aug 12, 2022, at 11:47 pm

New Delhi: There has been an uptick in the performance of the motor vehicles sector across segments with the total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles in the month of July 2022 at 2,197,954 units, and domestic sales at 1,706,545 units, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) report.

Lava announces customisation feature in Agni 5G Smartphones

Aug 12, 2022, at 11:36 pm

Mumbai: Lava International Limited an Indian phone manufacturer has been continuously advancing its pursuit of product innovation and design.

Axis Bank signs MOU with Food Corporation of India

Aug 12, 2022, at 11:30 pm

Kolkata:  Axis Bank, India’s third largest private sector bank, has signed an MOU with Food Corporation of India (FCI) to provide “Ultima Salary package”, a best in class salary account with exclusive benefits & features to all its employees.

Mahindra launches Scorpio Classic

Aug 12, 2022, at 11:25 pm

Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, on Friday announced the launch of the Scorpio Classic, a new avatar of its iconic brand Scorpio. Over 20 years, the Scorpio has attained legendary status and represented the tough and authentic DNA of Mahindra SUVs.