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
ULBs in UP to contribute to goal of $1 trillion economy
Lucknow, July 5 - The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government led by Chief Minister Adityanath, plans to make local bodies self-reliant and enhance their income.
Accel to host India’s largest Cybersecurity Summit on July 25
New Delhi, July 5 - Leading venture capital firm Accel is set to host India’s largest Cybersecurity Summit in Bengaluru July 25.
Stocks of Defence firms rise as India’s annual production hits record high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore
New Delhi, July 5 - The stocks of leading Indian Defence companies surged on Friday after the government announced that annual Defence production hit a record high of nearly Rs 1.27 lakh crore in the financial year 2023-24, reflecting a growth of 16.7
Sensex closes flat, smallcap and midcap stocks gain
Mumbai, July 5 - Indian equity indices closed flat on Friday following a volatile session.
Bajaj Auto launches world’s first CNG-powered motorcycle ‘Freedom 125’
New Delhi, July 5 - Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto on Friday launched the world’s first CNG motorcycle -- Freedom 125, in three variants.
India sees 501 deals worth $21.4 bn in April-June quarter, political stability a booster
New Delhi, July 5 - India saw 501 deals valued at $21.4 billion in the April-June period -- highest quarterly volumes since Q2 2022 -- as an anticipated policy clarity from the upcoming budget and political stability is expected to boost investor confidence
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
After Eiffel Tower, UPI goes live at another location before Paris Olympics
New Delhi, July 5 - After the successful implementation of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for online ticket booking at Eiffel Tower, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), on Friday, enabled the acceptance
Securitisation volumes in India reach Rs 45,000 crore in Q1 FY25: Report
New Delhi, July 5 - The overall securitisation volumes stood at Rs 45,000 crore in the first quarter of the current fiscal (FY25), down 20 per cent from the same period last year, largely due to the exit of a large housing finance
Airtel denies data breach of 375 mn users, says desperate attempt to spoil firm’s reputation
New Delhi, July 5 - Bharti Airtel has denied claims of a massive data breach, which alleged that the data of 375 million Indian users was up for sale on the dark web, saying that "this is nothing short of a desperate attempt
India on way to become a developed nation by 2047: NK Singh
Mumbai, July 5 - India is moving towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 but it needs to sustain its growth trajectory for the next two decades, leading economist and policymaker NK Singh has said.
Over 9 bn eSIM-capable devices to be shipped by 2030 globally: Report
New Delhi, July 5 - Global eSIM-capable device shipments are expected to exceed 9 billion units between 2024 and 2030, growing at a 22 per cent CAGR during the period, a new report showed on Friday.
After Apple, Google set to manufacture Pixel phones in India
New Delhi, July 5 - After Apple, Google is set to manufacture Pixel smartphones in India, with plans to export the devices to Europe and the US, media reports have said.
Railways to roll out another 10,000 non-AC coaches for common man
New Delhi, July 5 -The Ministry of Railways has drawn up plans to manufacture another 10,000 non-AC coaches in 2024-25 and 2025-26 to cater to the increasing demand and enhance passenger comfort for the common man on its network.
Total employment in MSMEs crosses 20.2 crore mark, up 66 pc
New Delhi, July 5 - The total employment reported by the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has crossed the 20.2 crore mark, as per data from MSME Ministry’s Udyam registration portal.
Home-cooked veg thali’s cost continues to rise as non-veg thali gets cheaper
New Delhi, July 5 - The cost of the home-cooked vegetarian thali has been on the rise since November 2023 and in June, the cost of a home-cooked veg thali rose 10 per cent (year-on-year) while the cost of the non-veg thali declined
India ranks 3rd in fintech funding globally in Jan-June period
Bengaluru, July 5 - India's fintech ecosystem achieved a significant milestone in the first half of this year by ranking among the top three funded globally, alongside the US and the UK, a report showed on Friday.
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.
Mergers & acquisitions in Indian FMCG sector reach $938 million in 1st half of 2024
New Delhi, July 5 - The Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has gained momentum as in the first six months of this year, the Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the sector reached $938 million in terms of value.