Synapses launches $125mn VC fund for STEM innovations in climate & health tech
New Delhi, April 9 - Synapses on Tuesday announced the launch of a $125 million venture capital fund to identify and support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)-based solutions for climate change and health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Invenco by GVR expands India footprint, unveils technology centre
New Delhi, April 9 - Global provider of self-service payment solutions Invenco by GVR on Tuesday said that it has expanded its footprint in India by unveiling a new technology centre.
SPPL launches e-commerce platform, aims to do yearly business of Rs 100 cr
New Delhi, April 9 - Homegrown consumer electronics player Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL) on Tuesday launched its own e-commerce platform with an aim to do a yearly business of Rs 100 crore.
India leads Web3 adoption globally with over 1,000 startups: Report
New Delhi, April 9 - India now has one of the largest Web3 ecosystems in the world, with more than 1,000 startups and over 35 million traders, a new report showed on Tuesday.
MSCI India index rebalancing could see inclusion of 18 stocks with inflow of $2.7 bn
New Delhi, April 9 - MSCI India Standard Index rebalancing announcement scheduled on May 14 is expected to see one of the largest inclusions of 18 stocks with inflows of $2.7 billion.
X employees facing arrest in Brazil: Elon Musk
New Delhi, April 9 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday alleged that employees of his X social media platform in Brazil are facing arrest amid his ongoing stand-off with the judiciary over blocking some X accounts.
Big companies increased R&D investment in S. Korea in 2023
Seoul, April 9 - Big companies in South Korea increased their investments in research and development (R&D) activities last year despite decreased earnings, a corporate data tracker said on Tuesday.
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
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).
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
After Wistron, Tata Group eyeing Pegatron’s iPhone plant in India, claims report
New Delhi, April 8 - Tata Group, which acquired Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Wistron's India operations for $125 million in October last year, is now reportedly eyeing to acquire Pegatron's iPhone manufacturing facility near Chennai, as Apple ramps up its presence in the country.
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.
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.
Apple ecosystem building workers’ homes another milestone in PM Modi’s PLI scheme: Minister
New Delhi, April 8 - Union minister and Thiruvananthapuram BJP candidate, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Monday, said that it is due to the visionary production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Apple ecosystem in the country is not only providing