Paytm aims ‘leaner organisation structure’ after Rs 550 crore net loss in Q4

Paytm aims ‘leaner organisation structure’ after Rs 550 crore net loss in Q4

New Delhi, May 22 - In order to achieve significant cost efficiencies through artificial intelligence (AI)-led capabilities, digital payments major Paytm is planning a “leaner organisation structure” and the “pruning of non-core businesses”, indicating there may be job redundancies at the company in

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Mahindra launches new variant for ‘XUV700’ starting at Rs 16.89 lakh

Mahindra launches new variant for ‘XUV700’ starting at Rs 16.89 lakh

New Delhi, May 22 - Leading SUV manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday launched a new variant for the XUV700 -- AX5 Select (AX5 S), starting at Rs 16.89 lakh (ex-showroom).

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RBI approves record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to Central Government

RBI approves record dividend of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to Central Government

Mumbai, May 22 - The Board of Directors of the Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday approved the transfer of Rs 2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Central government for the accounting year 2023-24.

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India to gain as global oil prices decline despite geopolitical tensions

India to gain as global oil prices decline despite geopolitical tensions

New Delhi, May 22 - Oil prices declined for a third day in a row in the international market on Wednesday, despite geopolitical tensions, as the US Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates any time because of the high inflation

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With Modi govt’s support, will create lakhs of jobs in next 10 yrs: Ghazal Alagh

With Modi govt’s support, will create lakhs of jobs in next 10 yrs: Ghazal Alagh

New Delhi, May 22 - Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh on Wednesday said that the company will create lakhs of employment opportunities in the next 10 years with the support of Narendra Modi's government.

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SpiceJet to seek refund of Rs 450 cr from Kalanithi Maran after Delhi HC ruling

SpiceJet to seek refund of Rs 450 cr from Kalanithi Maran after Delhi HC ruling

New Delhi, May 22 - Following the Delhi High Court ruling, SpiceJet has announced plans to seek a refund of Rs 450 crore from former promoter Kalanithi Maran and his firm, KAL Airways.

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Snapchat strengthens senior leadership team in India

Snapchat strengthens senior leadership team in India

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Social media platform Snapchat on Wednesday strengthened its leadership team in India, a country where it has reached over 200 million monthly active users.

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Sensex, Nifty trade flats; Midcap index slips over 300 points

Sensex, Nifty trade flats; Midcap index slips over 300 points

Mumbai, May 22 - Indian equity indices opened in the red on Wednesday after early trades.

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14 global tech giants adopt pledge on ‘responsible’ development of AI

14 global tech giants adopt pledge on ‘responsible’ development of AI

Seoul, May 22 - A group of South Korean and global tech companies adopted a joint pledge on Wednesday, vowing to responsibly develop and use artificial intelligence (AI) and to address social challenges with the technology

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Paytm reports 3 pc decline in Q4 revenue at Rs 2,267 crore

Paytm reports 3 pc decline in Q4 revenue at Rs 2,267 crore

New Delhi, May 22 - Payment and financial services company Paytm on Wednesday reported 3 per cent decline in its revenue for the fourth quarter of FY24 to Rs 2,267 crore.

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Telangana to unveil policies for six industrial sectors

Hyderabad, May 21 - The Telangana government will formulate six new policies for industrial development, including one for the MSME sector and one for exports, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Air India Express union seeks CLC’s intervention amid operations woes

Air India Express union seeks CLC’s intervention amid operations woes

New Delhi, May 21 - The Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU) on Tuesday sought the Delhi Chief Labour Commissioner's intervention in the ongoing operations issues in the airline.

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Widespread 5G spectrum availability to add $27 billion to India’s GDP: GSMA

Widespread 5G spectrum availability to add $27 billion to India’s GDP: GSMA

New Delhi, May 21 - The widespread availability of spectrum for 5G is likely to contribute about $27 billion to India's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, a GSMA report said on Tuesday.

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IndiGo flight delayed after crew spots overbooked passenger standing at the back

IndiGo flight delayed after crew spots overbooked passenger standing at the back

Mumbai, May 21 - In an unusual turn of events on Tuesday, an IndiGo flight operating from Mumbai to Varanasi was forced to return to the aerobridge at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after the crew spotted an overbooked passenger in

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JK Tyre clocks 56 pc jump in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of Rs 3.50 per share

JK Tyre clocks 56 pc jump in Q4 net profit, declares dividend of Rs 3.50 per share

Mumbai, May 21 - JK Tyre & Industries Ltd on Tuesday reported a 56 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 169.33 crore for the January-March quarter of 2023-24

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Google’s parent company Alphabet earned over Rs 2.5 lakh per second in Q1

Google’s parent company Alphabet earned over Rs 2.5 lakh per second in Q1

New Delhi, May 21 - After seeing its net profit drop by almost 35 per cent in 2022 due to inflation and advertisers' pullbacks, Google's parent, Alphabet, has been on a trajectory of growth for the past year and a half, earning $3,042

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Food regulator finds no trace of ethylene oxide in Indian spices

Food regulator finds no trace of ethylene oxide in Indian spices

New Delhi, May 21 - Amid the global furore over the alleged presence of a "cancer-causing substance" in certain spices from India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has cleared more than a dozen samples of spices from MDH and

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Gold price reaches Rs 74,000

Gold price reaches Rs 74,000

Mumbai, May 21 - Gold prices have been booming for the last few months. According to the Indian Bullion Jewelers Association (IBJA), the price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold increased to Rs 74,220 per 10 grams on Tuesday, which was Rs 73,383

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World sees India on cusp of economic take-off: RBI report

World sees India on cusp of economic take-off: RBI report

Mumbai, May 21 - Internationally there is a growing optimism that India is on the cusp of a long-awaited economic take-off, according to the RBI’s monthly bulletin released on Tuesday.

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India leads 29 nations on consumer sentiments amid resilient economy, job growth

India leads 29 nations on consumer sentiments amid resilient economy, job growth

New Delhi, May 21 - As the Indian economy shows a lot of resilience amid an uptick in job growth, consumer sentiments went up in India in the month of May as the country continued to lead 29 countries with the highest national

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