Sensex up by 466 points, Nifty climbs over 22,050

Sensex up by 466 points, Nifty climbs over 22,050

Mumbai, May 10 - Indian stock indices are in green on Friday, after a range-bound opening. At 9:50 a.m., Sensex was up by 466 points, or 0.64 per cent at 72,871 points, and Nifty was up by 138 points, or 0.64 per cent

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India on the cusp of becoming a global tech powerhouse: Industry leaders

India on the cusp of becoming a global tech powerhouse: Industry leaders

New Delhi, May 10 - With its burgeoning tech ecosystem and emphasis on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), India is on the cusp of becoming a global tech powerhouse, industry leaders said on Friday, ahead of the National Technology Day that

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25 terminated Air India Express employees reinstated as Chief Labour Commissioner steps in

25 terminated Air India Express employees reinstated as Chief Labour Commissioner steps in

New Delhi, May 9 - A total of 25 cabin crew members of Air India Express who were terminated after they reported sick on Tuesday and Wednesday have been reinstated following a meeting at the office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) between

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Airbus’ defence, space arm to launch research centre in S. Korea

Airbus’ defence, space arm to launch research centre in S. Korea

Seoul, May 10 - The industry ministry here said on Friday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus SE for the European aerospace giant to launch a new research and development (R&D) centre in South Korea.

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Post full-length movies on X, ‘AI Audiences’ coming soon: Elon Musk

Post full-length movies on X, ‘AI Audiences’ coming soon: Elon Musk

New Delhi, May 10 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, on Friday, said that subscribed users can post movies, TV series or podcasts on the platform and earn money via monetisation.

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Dell discloses data breach of some customers’ names, physical addresses

Dell discloses data breach of some customers’ names, physical addresses

New Delhi, May 9 - Tech giant Dell Technologies on Thursday admitted that it experienced a data breach that exposed some customers’ names and physical addresses.

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Finance Ministry hosts workshop on best AI practices for bank chiefs

Finance Ministry hosts workshop on best AI practices for bank chiefs

New Delhi, May 9 - The Finance Ministry on Thursday held a workshop for CEOs and MDs of 12 public sector banks and other financial institutions to provide them with insights into the best practices for AI adoption and risk mitigation in the

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BPCL declares 1:1 bonus share issue, Q4 profit declines 30 per cent

BPCL declares 1:1 bonus share issue, Q4 profit declines 30 per cent

New Delhi, May 9 - Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Thursday reported a 30 per cent decline in consolidated net profit of Rs 4,789.57 crore for the January-March quarter financial year 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 6,870.47 crore in

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Paytm refutes reports on invoking loan guarantees due to repayment defaults by lending partners

Paytm refutes reports on invoking loan guarantees due to repayment defaults by lending partners

New Delhi, May 9 - Fintech services major Paytm on Thursday refuted media reports claiming about invoking loan guarantees due to repayment defaults by the company's lending partners.

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Double-digit growth propels India’s technical textiles industry to world’s 5th rank

Double-digit growth propels India’s technical textiles industry to world’s 5th rank

New Delhi, May 9 - India's technical textiles market has a huge potential as it is clocking a double-digit growth of 10 per cent and has become the fifth largest in the world, Rachna Shah, Secretary of Ministry of Textiles, said on Thursday.

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SBI hiring nearly 12,000 employees for various roles, including IT: Chairman

SBI hiring nearly 12,000 employees for various roles, including IT: Chairman

New Delhi, May 9 - The State Bank of India (SBI) is in the process of hiring nearly 12,000 employees who will be trained for various roles, including IT, its Chairman Dinesh Khara said on Thursday.

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Honda opens new R&D facility in India to accelerate electrification

Honda opens new R&D facility in India to accelerate electrification

New Delhi, May 9 - Honda R&D (India) Private Limited, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co, on Thursday, opened its new Solution R&D Center in the country to accelerate electrification.

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Indian IT sector sees resurgence in contractual hiring, talent demand for AI-driven tech roles

Indian IT sector sees resurgence in contractual hiring, talent demand for AI-driven tech roles

New Delhi, May 9 - The growing talent demand for emerging technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and resurgence in contractual hiring in India have mitigated the recent turbulence in the technology ecosystem, experts said on Thursday, ahead of the National Technology Day

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Punjab National Bank clocks 160 pc surge in Q4

Punjab National Bank clocks 160 pc surge in Q4

New Delhi, May 9 - Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Thursday reported a 160 per cent surge in its net profit to Rs 3,010 crore in the Jan-March quarter of the financial year 2023-24 compared to the corresponding figure of Rs 1,159 crore

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Sensex crashes 1,062 points, Rs 7 lakh crore investor wealth eroded

Sensex crashes 1,062 points, Rs 7 lakh crore investor wealth eroded

Mumbai, May 9 - The Sensex fell by more than 1,000 points, while the Nifty slid below the 22,000 mark on Thursday amid heavy selling pressure and weak Q4 results by top firms.

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How India is set to beat China in overall GDP growth sooner than expected

How India is set to beat China in overall GDP growth sooner than expected

New Delhi, May 9 - A robust gross domestic product (GDP) growth, continuous thrust on manufacturing with global giants (like Apple) strengthening their local supply chains, top American corporate honchos praising the overall development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and political stability ensure

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Maruti Suzuki launches 4th-gen Swift at starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh

Maruti Suzuki launches 4th-gen Swift at starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh

New Delhi, May 9 - Leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki on Thursday launched the 4th generation Epic New Swift at a starting price of Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.

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Stanlow celebrates a century of powering Britain

Stanlow celebrates a century of powering Britain

Stanlow (UK), May 9 - EET Fuels (or “the Company”, formerly Essar Oil UK), which owns and runs the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, one of the most advanced refineries in Europe, today announces the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Stanlow Refinery.

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VC firm Venturi Partners invests $27 mn in K12 Techno Services

VC firm Venturi Partners invests $27 mn in K12 Techno Services

New Delhi, May 9 - Venture capital firm Venturi Partners on Thursday announced a purchase of a $27 million stake in the education service provider K12 Techno Services from Navneet Learning LLP, a subsidiary of Navneet Education Limited.

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HPCL profit dips 25 pc in Q4

HPCL profit dips 25 pc in Q4

Mumbai, May 9 - Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Thursday reported a nearly 24.9 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,709.31 crore for the Jan-March quarter of 2023-24 from Rs 3,608.32 crore in the same quarter last year as

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