Business models for transporting hydrogen discussed at global meet in Delhi

Business models for transporting hydrogen discussed at global meet in Delhi

New Delhi, March 21 - The five-day global hydrogen partnership meeting being hosted by India, held deliberations on business models for transportation, production and storage of Hydrogen and possibilities of international collaborations and partnerships in the areas of finance, policy and regulations, according

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Sensex up more than 700 points

Sensex up more than 700 points

New Delhi, March 21 - The BSE Sensex on Thursday climbed 743.95 points or 1.03 per cent to 72,845.64 in early trade.

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Indian climate-tech sector sees $2.8 billion investment as mobility, energy lead

Indian climate-tech sector sees $2.8 billion investment as mobility, energy lead

New Delhi, March 21 - The Indian climate-tech sector attracted $2.8 billion investment till November 30, 2023, representing 57 per cent of the total investment garnered in the previous year, a report showed on Thursday.

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Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms

Gold prices soar to historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 gms

Mumbai, March 21 - Gold prices jumped to a historic high of Rs 66,778 per 10 grams on the MCX in morning trade on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve maintaining its outlook for a soft money policy with at least three rate

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MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors

MeitY-supported startups interact with potential investors

New Delhi, March 20 - Emerging entrepreneurs supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) funding programme on Wednesday interacted with established investors and explored potential collaboration opportunities.

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ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt

ODOP helping traders & artisans, says UP govt

Lucknow, March 21 - The ODOP Scheme has immensely benefited the handicraft traders and is also enhancing the innovative skills of the artisans in Uttar Pradesh, said a government spokesman.

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RBI directs all Agency Banks to remain open on March 31

RBI directs all Agency Banks to remain open on March 31

Mumbai, March 20 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued an order for all branches of banks dealing with government receipts and payments to remain open on March 31, which is a Sunday.

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GRID-INDIA makes the grade as a Miniratna company

GRID-INDIA makes the grade as a Miniratna company

New Delhi, March 20 - Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) has achieved a significant milestone as it has been conferred the status of a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), the Ministry of Power said on Wednesday.

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Income Tax Dept tightens vigil to curb use of black money ahead of LS polls

Income Tax Dept tightens vigil to curb use of black money ahead of LS polls

New Delhi, March 12 - Income Tax Department said on Wednesday that it has put in place several arrangements to keep a vigil on the movement of unaccounted cash, bullion and other valuables that are likely or suspected to be used for electoral

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Nifty remains volatile ahead of US Fed policy meeting

Nifty remains volatile ahead of US Fed policy meeting

Mumbai, March 20 - The Nifty remained volatile on Wednesday ahead of the US Fed's policy meeting. The overall sentiment remains negative as the index closed below the previous consolidation low, said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.

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Train derailment disrupts coastal line operations in Sri Lanka

Train derailment disrupts coastal line operations in Sri Lanka

Colombo, March 20 - Eighteen trains were cancelled on Wednesday morning in the country's coastal line due to the derailment of a train between Colombo Fort and Kompannaveediya railway stations, a senior official said.

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India records 5.9 pc mineral production increase in January

India records 5.9 pc mineral production increase in January

New Delhi, March 20 - The index of mineral production of the country’s mining and quarrying sector rose by 5.9 per cent in January this year compared to the level in Jan 2023, according to figures released by the Indian Bureau of Mines

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India now home to over 150 two-wheeler EV startups

India now home to over 150 two-wheeler EV startups

New Delhi, March 20 - Driven by conducive government policies and incentives towards a green future, India now has more than 150 two-wheeler electric vehicle (EV) startups, a new report said on Wednesday.

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Zomato uniform colour changes from green to red, sparks debate

Zomato uniform colour changes from green to red, sparks debate

Mumbai, March 20 - Ahead of the Holi colours bash, the food delivery major Zomato has ‘changed’ its colours from green to red even for rushing vegetarian deliveries to its customers across India, sparking a colourful debate on social media.

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No notice from US Department of Justice: Adani Group

No notice from US Department of Justice: Adani Group

New Delhi, March 20 - After a JP Morgan report stated that the scope for bribery looks "highly unlikely" for the Adani Group given the high level of transparency involved in renewable energy sector in India, the Adani Group of companies said they

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Tata Chemicals shares plunge more than 8 per cent

Tata Chemicals shares plunge more than 8 per cent

New Delhi, March 20 - Tata Chemicals shares were down more than 8 per cent on Wednesday leading the trend as most Tata group shares except TCS trended down.

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‘Domestic demand growth has moderated for tyre companies’

‘Domestic demand growth has moderated for tyre companies’

New Delhi, March 20 - Given the recent uptick in natural rubber and crude oil prices, coupled with muted demand trends in the domestic market, the margins of tyre companies may come under pressure if prices sustain at these levels, said Kotak Institutional

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SEBI proposes audiovisual format for IPO disclosures

SEBI proposes audiovisual format for IPO disclosures

New Delhi, March 19 - Markets regulator SEBI has proposed that the disclosures made in the DRHP and RHP of public issues shall also be made available in audiovisual (AV) format by the issuer companies desiring to list on the main board.

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India’s direct tax collections jump 20% to cross Rs 18. 9 lakh crore in 2023-24

India’s direct tax collections jump 20% to cross Rs 18. 9 lakh crore in 2023-24

New Delhi, March 19 - The country's Direct Tax collections for the current financial year, ending on March 31, 2024 have shot up by 19,88 per cent to Rs 18,90,259 crore compared to Rs 15,76,776 crore in the same period of the previous

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CCI approves Ultra Tech’s acquisition of Kesoram cement business

CCI approves Ultra Tech’s acquisition of Kesoram cement business

New Delhi, March 19 - The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved the acquisition of Kesoram Cement Business by UltraTech Cement Limited from Kesoram Industries Limited.

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