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.
Sensex trades lower amid profit booking in largecaps
Mumbai, July 5 - India equity indices opened in the red on Friday following profit booking in largecap stocks.
South Korean regulator asks Chinese e-commerce platforms’ for business data
Seoul, July 5 - The regulator said on Friday it will ask major e-commerce platforms operating in South Korea, including China's AliExpress and Temu, to submit data on their businesses for market analysis.
Govt keen on big push to drones for empowering rural women, farmers: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 4 - Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Thursday that the development of the drone ecosystem and deploying them in villages across the nation aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘NAMO Drone Didi’ initiative that will
MOIL records 14.5 pc jump in sales for April-June quarter
New Delhi, July 4 - Public sector miniratna mining company MOIL has recorded a 14.5 per cent jump in sales in the April-June quarter of 2024-25.
Govt to roll out new ship building policy soon, aims to put India in top 10 list
New Delhi, July 4 -: The Government will come up with a new Ship Building and Ship Repair Policy soon under the 100-day action plan with the aim of taking India into the ranks of the top 10 countries in the sector by