Markets sustain upward momentum as Sensex closes above 75K for the first time

Markets sustain upward momentum as Sensex closes above 75K for the first time

Mumbai, April 10 - The Indian markets sustained their upward momentum on Wednesday, buoyed by a robust performance in the broader market, albeit slightly lagging behind its Asian and European counterparts, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

Read More
Fitch cuts China’s sovereign credit rating

Fitch cuts China’s sovereign credit rating

New Delhi April 10 - Global rating agency Fitch has downgraded China's sovereign credit rating from stable to negative, citing concerns over the country’s rising fiscal deficit.

Read More
Govt extends deadline for submitting R&D proposals under Green Hydrogen Mission

Govt extends deadline for submitting R&D proposals under Green Hydrogen Mission

New Delhi April 9 - The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy announced on Tuesday that the deadline for submission of R&D proposals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission has been extended to 27th April 2024.

Read More
Hinduja Group’s IIHL to acquire 60% stake in Invesco India Asset Management

Hinduja Group’s IIHL to acquire 60% stake in Invesco India Asset Management

New Delhi, April 9 - IndusInd International Holdings Limited (IIHL), a Mauritius-based investment holding company backed by the Hinduja Group, and Invesco Ltd have announced to enter into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture which will see IIHL acquire 60 per

Read More
EU, India join hands to nurture startups in EV battery recycling field

EU, India join hands to nurture startups in EV battery recycling field

New Delhi, April 9 - In a fillip to the country’s electric vehicle (EV) goals, the European Union (EU) and India on Tuesday joined hands to promote startups working in the area of battery recycling technologies for EVs.

Read More
Ola to shut global operations, to focus on Indian market

Ola to shut global operations, to focus on Indian market

New Delhi, April 9 - Ride-hailing company Ola on Tuesday said it has decided to shut down all of its existing global markets, namely the UK, Australia and New Zealand amid rising competition.

Read More
ISH, Sommet Education and Accor Group announce Indian talent development initiative

ISH, Sommet Education and Accor Group announce Indian talent development initiative

New Delhi, April 9 - India's hospitality sector is renowned for its rich and diverse cultural heritage and exceptional warmth. The country offers a broad range of experiences, from luxury resorts to heritage hotels, making it a desired destination for global travellers eyeing

Read More
Altair expands operations in India, opens new office

Altair expands operations in India, opens new office

New Delhi, April 9 - US-based information technology company Altair on Tuesday expanded its operations in India by opening a new office.

Read More
Tesla’s entry in India a natural progression: Elon Musk

Tesla’s entry in India a natural progression: Elon Musk

New Delhi, April 9 - The entry of Tesla in India, as the company scouts for factory land, will be a natural progression, its CEO Elon Musk has said, as the country gears up for mobility transformation.

Read More
Bajaj Allianz Life introduces premium payment options on WhatsApp

Bajaj Allianz Life introduces premium payment options on WhatsApp

New Delhi, April 9 - Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance on Tuesday said that it partnered with Meta to introduce premium payment options on WhatsApp for customers to seamlessly manage their policies and payments all in one place.

Read More
EV firm Ultraviolette unveils industry-1st coverage up to 8 lakh kms for F77 e-bike

EV firm Ultraviolette unveils industry-1st coverage up to 8 lakh kms for F77 e-bike

Bengaluru, April 9 - Global EV company Ultraviolette Automotive on Tuesday announced an industry-leading battery and drivetrain warranty structure for its flagship electric motorcycle called F77 that offers coverage spanning up to 800,000 kms.

Read More
PayU partners PayPal to improve cross-border payments for Indian merchants

PayU partners PayPal to improve cross-border payments for Indian merchants

New Delhi, April 9 - Leading online payment solutions provider PayU on Tuesday announced its partnership with the US-based fintech company PayPal to enhance the cross-border payment experience for Indian merchants.

Read More
India gears up to woo investors for ‘Clean Economy’ startups at 14-nation meet in Singapore

India gears up to woo investors for ‘Clean Economy’ startups at 14-nation meet in Singapore

New Delhi April 9 - India plans to showcase its leadership position in the Clean Economy space and the various innovative solutions driving it in the forthcoming investor forum meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to be held in Singapore

Read More
Maruti Suzuki India’s new vehicle assembly plant starts rolling out cars

Maruti Suzuki India’s new vehicle assembly plant starts rolling out cars

Chennai, April 9 - Passenger car major Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Tuesday said its new vehicle assembly line at its Manesar facility went on stream rolling out its Ertiga model first.

Read More
CBDT refutes reports on special drive to reopen tax cases on HRA claims

CBDT refutes reports on special drive to reopen tax cases on HRA claims

New Delhi, April 8 - The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) clarified on Monday that the Income Tax Department is not carrying out any special drive to re-open cases on issues pertaining to HRA claims as has been reported in some sections

Read More
Govt bonds worth Rs 30,000 crore to come up for auction on April 12

Govt bonds worth Rs 30,000 crore to come up for auction on April 12

New Delhi, April 8 - The Finance Ministry on Monday announced the sale of government bonds worth Rs 30,000 crore in three different categories that will be put up for auction by the RBI’s Mumbai Office on April 12 (Friday).

Read More
REC loans for green projects record 6-fold jump to Rs 1.37 lakh crore

REC loans for green projects record 6-fold jump to Rs 1.37 lakh crore

New Delhi, April 8 - Government-owned power finance giant REC has recorded an over 6-fold jump to Rs 1,36,516 crore in loans sanctioned for renewable energy projects during 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 21,371 crore in 2022-23, official figures released

Read More
RBI Governor seeks better deal for retail customers in forex market

RBI Governor seeks better deal for retail customers in forex market

Mumbai, April 8 - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday emphasised the need to give retail customers a fair deal in foreign exchange markets that is at par with large customers.

Read More
Swiggy now delivers to houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar

Swiggy now delivers to houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar

New Delhi, April 8 - Online food delivery platform Swiggy on Monday said that it now delivers to tourists staying on houseboats on Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Read More
Adani Gas subsidiary joins MG Motor India to install charging stations to boost India’s EV goals

Adani Gas subsidiary joins MG Motor India to install charging stations to boost India’s EV goals

New Delhi, April 8 - In a bid to help India build a robust and efficient EV charging infrastructure, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL) and MG Motor India on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which is aimed at enabling ease of

Read More