Flipkart plans to enter quick-commerce business
New Delhi, March 7 - E-commerce major Flipkart is planning to enter the quick-commerce business, aiming to deliver orders to customers instantly after purchase, the media reported on Thursday.
US firm Micron, IIT Roorkee to develop highly skilled workforce in India
Roorkee, March 7 - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee on Thursday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with semiconductor leader Micron to help foster innovation and develop a highly skilled local workforce.
Japan’s real wages fall in January for 22nd month
Tokyo, March 7 - Japanese workers' real wages in January shrank for the 22nd straight month, as salary gains continued to fall short of outpacing inflation, government data showed on Thursday.
CNG price reduced by Rs 2.50 per kg in Delhi-NCR
New Delhi, March 7 - CNG supplier Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced a reduction in the selling price of the gas in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday. The retail consumer price of the gas has been reduced by Rs
Visa volumes from Chandigarh in 2023 exceeded pre-pandemic levels
Chandigarh, March 7 - Visa application volumes from Chandigarh in 2023 remained strong and exceeded pre-pandemic levels, as outbound travel continued to surge.
In a first, Rajasthan govt initiates e-auction for gold mines
Jaipur, March. 6 - The Mines Department in Rajasthan has initiated an e-auction process for the state's first gold mines in Bhukia-Jagpura and Kankaria-Gara areas in Banswara district, and made the tender document available on the Government of India's MSTC portal, officials said
Adani Group completes first phase of ‘twinning’ of international terminal at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 6 - The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, run by the Adani Group, has successfully completed the first stage of "twinning" of its international terminal (T-2).
Musk says will drop lawsuit if OpenAI changes name to ClosedAI
New Delhi, March 6 - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said that he will drop the lawsuit if OpenAI changes its name to 'ClosedAI'.
Sensex scales 74K peak for first time; last 1,000 points rally took 37 sessions
Mumbai, March 6 - The Sensex jumped 409 points on Wednesday to close above the 74,000 mark for the first time.
Powell reiterates US Fed not ready to start cutting interest rates
Washington, March 7 - US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reiterated that the central bank is not ready to start cutting interest rates, noting that he needs to see a little bit more data before taking any action.
Nifty hits fresh record highs in volatile trade
Mumbai, March 6 - The Nifty ended on a positive note on Wednesday after a highly volatile session, hitting fresh record highs.
India’s growing stature in the global economy
New Delhi, March 6 - The GDP forecast upgrade by Moody’s and India’s inclusion in the Bloomberg bond index have added to India’s growing importance in the global economy.
NLC India’s renewable power subsidiary signs PPA with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam
Chennai, March 6 - Integrated mining-cum-power generation company NLC India Ltd on Wednesday said its wholly-owned subsidiary NLC India Green Energy Ltd (NIGEL) has won the 600 MW solar power project in the GSECL Khavda Solar Park tender, floated by Gujarat Urja Vikas
Airbus, IIM-Mumbai join hands to provide aviation education, skills
Mumbai, March 6 - Airbus and the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai (IIM-Mumbai), have joined hands to provide aviation education to professionals and empower them with industry-ready skills through the Airbus Beyond programmes, officials said here on Wednesday.
India’s latest carrier Fly 91 gets air operator certificate
New Delhi, March 6 - India's latest carrier Fly91 has received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from aviation watchdog DGCA, it was announced on Wednesday.
J. Kumar Infra to build bridges for Mumbai Eastern Freeway, Navi Mumbai creek
Mumbai, March 6 - The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has awarded a Rs 1,330 crore contract to J. Kumar-RSP (JV) for constructing an elevated road corridor for the Eastern Freeway in south Mumbai, an official said here on Wednesday.
India’s chip manufacturing progress under PM Modi begins to jolt China’s dominance
New Delhi, March 6 - As India embarks on its ambitious semiconductor journey with a likely groundbreaking ceremony of three new semiconductor projects worth $15.14 billion, including two from the Tata Group, next week, the bold initiative under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership
Profit booking in mid and smallcaps reflecting worries about stretched valuations
Mumbai, March 6 - The domestic market exhibited a smart recovery in the second half on Wednesday, reversing initial losses as buying picked up in largecap stocks, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.
Top Indian women founders to share innovation stories at ‘Startup Mahakumbh’
New Delhi, March 6 - The much-awaited 'Startup Mahakumbh', the largest celebration of Indian startups, will witness top women founders who will share their innovation stories and highlight their pivotal role within the ecosystem.
Cut & polished diamond exports to dip about 25-30 pc in FY24: CARE Ratings
Chennai, March 6 - Economic conditions in the US and China, growing market for lab grown diamonds (LGD), other avenues for discretionary spending and geopolitical conditions is taking the glitter off the Indian cut and polished diamond (CPD) industry.