Govt sets ball rolling for Tranche-II green hydrogen projects

Govt sets ball rolling for Tranche-II green hydrogen projects

New Delhi, July 5 - The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Friday announced that the capacity of Tranche-II under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme will be 450,000 TPA (tonnes per annum) of Green Hydrogen, with 40,000 TPA

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Sensex closes flat, smallcap and midcap stocks gain

Sensex closes flat, smallcap and midcap stocks gain

Mumbai, July 5 - Indian equity indices closed flat on Friday following a volatile session.

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Govt makes ISI mark mandatory for steel & aluminium utensils to ensure safety in kitchens

Govt makes ISI mark mandatory for steel & aluminium utensils to ensure safety in kitchens

New Delhi, July 5 - In a significant move to enhance kitchen safety and quality, the Central government on Friday made it mandatory for stainless steel and aluminium utensils to conform to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the Commerce and Industry Ministry

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Senior lawyer hints at ‘Chinese link’ in Hindenburg’s attack on Adani Group

Senior lawyer hints at ‘Chinese link’ in Hindenburg’s attack on Adani Group

New Delhi, July 5 - In a sensational claim, senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has alleged that a businessman with Chinese links had commissioned the report by short-seller Hindenburg Research which led to shares of Adani Group companies taking a hit.

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Sensex trades lower amid profit booking in largecaps

Sensex trades lower amid profit booking in largecaps

Mumbai, July 5 - India equity indices opened in the red on Friday following profit booking in largecap stocks.

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MOIL records 14.5 pc jump in sales for April-June quarter

MOIL records 14.5 pc jump in sales for April-June quarter

New Delhi, July 4 - Public sector miniratna mining company MOIL has recorded a 14.5 per cent jump in sales in the April-June quarter of 2024-25.

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RBI shuts Banaras Merchantile Co-op Bank citing inadequate capital, earning prospects

RBI shuts Banaras Merchantile Co-op Bank citing inadequate capital, earning prospects

Mumbai, June 4 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Banaras Merchantile Co-operative Bank Limited, Varanasi.

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Adani Vizhinjam Port to receive first mothership on July 12

Adani Vizhinjam Port to receive first mothership on July 12

Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 - With the completion of the first phase of the country’s first exclusive trans-shipment port, the Adani Group's Vizhinjam Port located near the famed Kovalam beach in Kerala is all set to receive its first mothership on July 12, a

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Global Capability Centres record 48 pc rise in transaction volumes in India in H1 2024

Global Capability Centres record 48 pc rise in transaction volumes in India in H1 2024

Mumbai, July 4 - With improving business sentiments in India, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) recorded an increase of 48 per cent in transaction volumes from 6.6 million square feet in the first half of last year to 9.8 million square feet in H1

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Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

Sensex closes above 80,000 for first time, Nifty at 24,302

Mumbai, July 4 - Indian equity indices closed with marginal gains on Thursday following a volatile session. Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,392 and 24,401 respectively, but the markets were unable to hold onto the higher levels as the

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India sees highest-ever office space transactions with 33 pc growth in Jan-June period

India sees highest-ever office space transactions with 33 pc growth in Jan-June period

Mumbai, July 4 - India’s office market clocked the highest-ever transaction volume in the January-June period this year at 34.7 million square feet across the top eight cities, a report showed on Thursday.

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realme ushers in new era of smartphone photography with ultra clear camera, AI in 13 Pro Series 5G

realme ushers in new era of smartphone photography with ultra clear camera, AI in 13 Pro Series 5G

New Delhi, July 4 - The world of smartphone photography has been democratised by AI and machine learning, putting professional-level results within everyone's reach.

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Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes

New Delhi, July 4 - The Finance Ministry has announced a 7.1 per cent interest rate for the Central government employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter.

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AstraZeneca to expand its Chennai GCC at Rs 250 crore outlay

AstraZeneca to expand its Chennai GCC at Rs 250 crore outlay

Chennai, July 4 - AstraZeneca India Private Limited (AZIPL), the Global Capability Centre (GCC) of the pharma group AstraZeneca on Thursday said it will invest Rs 250 crore on expanding its Global Innovation and Technology Centre (GITC) here.

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India one of the most active countries for Meta’s Threads globally

India one of the most active countries for Meta’s Threads globally

New Delhi, July 4 - Meta (formerly Facebook) on Thursday said that India is one of the most active countries for Threads globally.

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Electric 2-wheelers see growth in last 2 months, Ola Electric loses market share: Report

Electric 2-wheelers see growth in last 2 months, Ola Electric loses market share: Report

New Delhi, July 4 - The electric vehicle (EV) penetration improved in the Indian two-wheeler (2W) sector over the last two months after incentives almost halved in April, a report said on Thursday, adding that Ola Electric lost market share while TVS Motor

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Bengaluru sees 57 pc jump in residential prices in last 5 years: Report

Bengaluru sees 57 pc jump in residential prices in last 5 years: Report

Bengaluru, July 4 - India’s Silicon Valley saw average residential prices surge by 57 per cent in the last five years and considering the current trends, residential launches and sales in the city are expected to rise by 10-15 per cent by the

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Suzuki’s Next Bharat Ventures launches Rs 340 cr fund for social impact startups

Suzuki’s Next Bharat Ventures launches Rs 340 cr fund for social impact startups

New Delhi, July 4 - Japanese automobile company Suzuki Motor Corporation's subsidiary Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited on Thursday launched a Rs 340 crore investment fund -- Next Bharat -- that aims to act as a growth catalyst for the social impact

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Indian FMCG sector to see revenue jump 7-9 pc this fiscal, rural demand surges

Indian FMCG sector to see revenue jump 7-9 pc this fiscal, rural demand surges

New Delhi, July 4 - Riding on higher volume growth, revival in rural demand and steady urban growth, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in India is projected to see revenue grow 7-9 per cent this fiscal (FY25), said a report on Thursday.

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Increased funding from domestic sources vital to drive India’s startup movement: Amitabh Kant

Increased funding from domestic sources vital to drive India’s startup movement: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, July 4 - To drive India's startup movement, increased funding from domestic sources is required, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Thursday.

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