RBI may cut repo rate only in Q3 FY25: SBI economist
Chennai, April 2 - The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) may cut repo rate only in the third quarter of FY25 and not before, said a top economist in the State Bank of India (SBI).
Paradip Port pips Kandla to become India’s highest cargo handling port
New Delhi, April 2 - Paradip Port Authority has clocked a record 145.38 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput in FY 2023-24 to nudge past Deendayal Port, Kandla and emerge as the highest cargo handling major port of the country, according to a
IREDA loans for green energy projects surge to Rs 37,354 crore in 2023-24
New Delhi, April 2 - Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), the largest pure-play green financing Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the country, has achieved its highest-ever annual loan sanctions amounting to Rs 37,354 crore in the financial year 2023-24, according to
DGCA directs Vistara to submit daily flight disruption reports
New Delhi, April 2 - In response to the recent surge in flight disruptions by Vistara Airline, a joint venture of Tata and SIA airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), citing various reasons including crew unavailability, has mandated that the airline
No wealth can match the shine of these eyes, says Gautam Adani about granddaughter
New Delhi, April 2 - No wealth can match the shine of these eyes, said Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani, about his granddaughter.
LG Energy begins production at US battery cell plant
Seoul, April 2 - LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said on Tuesday that its joint venture with General Motors began production at their second battery plant in the United States.
Govt to sell bonds worth Rs 38,000 cr via RBI’s multiple price auction method
New Delhi, April 1 - The Finance Ministry on Monday announced the sale of Rs 38,000 crore worth of government bonds through the Reserve Bank of India's new multiple price auction method.
Aditya Birla Fashion proposes to demerge Madura Fashion business into separate listed entity
New Delhi, April 1 - The Board of Directors of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) on Monday authorised the management of the company to evaluate the vertical demerger of the Madura Fashion & Lifestyle business from the ABFRL into a separate
South Korean govt calls on striking doctors to present reasonable solution
Seoul, April 2 - The South Korean government is open to talks with doctors if they come up with a unified and reasonable solution to resolve an impasse over a reform to hike the number of medical students, a senior official said on
Iranian ambassador to Syria vows retaliation against Israeli attack on embassy
Damascus, April 2 - Iranian Ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, has promised that Iran will respond to Israel's attack on the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus with equal force.
Fresh US-led airstrikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen’s port city
Sanaa, April 2 - A warplane of the US-British coalition launched airstrikes on Houthi military targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeidah on the Red Sea, the media reported.
Japan govt designates 5 airports, 11 seaports to upgrade for possible defence use
Tokyo, April 2 - The Japanese government has designated five airports and 11 seaports to be upgraded for possible use by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and the Japan Coast Guard, local media reported.
US Congress members seek update on probes into temple attacks
Washington, April 1 - US Congress' five Indian-descent members on Monday demanded a briefing from the Justice Department on the spate of vandalism at Hindu temples across the country, some of whom were left with pro-Khalistan and anti-India graffiti.
Jolt to Erdogan as Turkey’s opposition registers big win in local polls
Ankara, April 1 - Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), has claimed a major victory in local polls in 35 mayoralties throughout the country, according to unofficial results of Sunday's local elections. This comes as a jolt to President Recep Tayyip
EAM S. Jaishankar to discuss foreign policy’s role in India’s development in Ahmedabad on April 2
Ahmedabad, April 1 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad on Tuesday, where he will engage with the media in the afternoon, followed by an interactive session.
Microsoft to unbundle Teams with Office 365 & Microsoft 365 amid EU probe
New Delhi, April 1 - Following an antitrust investigation by the European Union (EU), Microsoft will reportedly unbundle Teams with Office 365 and Microsoft 365.
Audio streaming platform Pocket FM completes 1st ESOP buyback worth $8.3 mn
New Delhi, April 1 - Audio series platform Pocket FM on Monday announced it has completed its first ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) buyback worth $8.3 million.
boAt launches 1st ‘India-made’ headphones with head-tracking 3D audio, spatial sound
New Delhi, April 1- Homegrown audio and wearable company boAt on Monday launched India’s first headphones with head-tracking 3D audio and spatial sound features.
PM Modi pats RBI, says India must become ‘financially Aatmanirbhar’ in 10 years
Mumbai, April 1 - Over the next 10 years, India must strive to become a ‘financially Aatmanirbhar’ economy and continue to march ahead confidently in the path of progress and development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Monday.
97.69 pc of Rs 2000 banknotes have been returned: RBI
Mumbai, April 1 - The RBI said in its currency update on Monday that 97.69 per cent of the Rs 2000 banknotes in circulation have now been returned.