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Govt studying temporary tax request on China steel imports

The government is studying the request for imposing a temporary tax on China steel imports,the JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal (pictured) said on Wednesday, adding that it could get regulatory approval for the initial public offering of its cement business by January-end.

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November 21, 2024
India among our top 3 focus markets globally: Pearson
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India among our top 3 focus markets globally: Pearson

Global learning firm Pearson is looking to double down on growth in India, which is among its top three focus markets globally, a top executive of the company said.

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November 21, 2024
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Adani eyes more acquisitions to bolster engg portfolio

The billionaire Adani family, which is building an in-house construction and engineering ecosystem by acquiring ITD Cementation and PSP Projects, is actively seeking additional acquisition opportunities, according to bankers.

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November 21, 2024
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Hotel alternatives seeing growth: Booking Holdings

Booking Holdings, the parent of online travel aggregators like Booking.com and Agoda, said India is among its top five priority markets, as the country grows at a faster rate than the entire Asia region.

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November 21, 2024
Nandini enters North India to challenge dairy titans
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Nandini enters North India to challenge dairy titans

The milk market in North India is set to witness a brand war as Karnataka's home-grown dairy brand Nandini plans to foray into the North Indian market, currently dominated by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)'s flagship brand Amul and Mother Dairy, an arm of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

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November 21, 2024
Style, safety drive preference for premium features in cars
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Style, safety drive preference for premium features in cars

Rajiv Joshi (name changed) was planning a road trip to Goa with his family this winter in the new car they purchased during Diwali. His teenage son was keen on having ventilated or air-cooled seats and a panoramic sunroof for the nearly 12-hour drive from Mumbai to Goa, while Joshi and his wife prioritised buying a car with at least six airbags and a five-star Global NCAP safety rating.

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November 21, 2024
Noel Tata set to make debut at Tata Sons board meet today
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Noel Tata set to make debut at Tata Sons board meet today

Noel Tata was named chairman of Tata Trusts, which holds 66 per cent in Tata Sons, after Ratan Tata passed away last month. Soon after, Noel was inducted into Tata Sons board as a Trusts nominee director

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November 21, 2024
Airtel awards 'multibillion' 5G gear-extension deal to Nokia
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Airtel awards 'multibillion' 5G gear-extension deal to Nokia

In its first big sourcing agreement since its August 2022 orders for 5G deployment, telecom major Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced it had awarded to Nokia a multiyear, multibillion extension deal for 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states.

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November 21, 2024
Most exit polls give NDA edge in Maha, Jharkhand
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Most exit polls give NDA edge in Maha, Jharkhand

Most pollsters predicted on Wednesday evening that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was on course to unseat the INDIA bloc in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly.

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November 21, 2024
Unchecked inflation can hurt real economy prospects: RBI report
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Unchecked inflation can hurt real economy prospects: RBI report

Early signs of spillover from high food prices; pvt consumption back

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November 21, 2024
India among our top 3 focus markets globally: Pearson
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India among our top 3 focus markets globally: Pearson

Global learning firm Pearson is looking to double down on growth in India, which is among its top three focus markets globally, a top executive of the company said.

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1 min  |
November 21, 2024
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Nandini enters North India to challenge dairy titans

The milk market in North India is set to witness a brand war as Karnataka's home-grown dairy brand Nandini is plans to foray into the North Indian market, currently dominated by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)'s flagship brand Amul and Mother Dairy, an arm of the National Development Board (NDDB).

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1 min  |
November 21, 2024
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Hotel alternatives seeing growth: Booking Holdings

Booking Holdings, the parent of online travel aggregators like Booking.​com and Agoda, said India is among its top five priority markets, as the country grows at a faster rate than the entire Asia region.

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1 min  |
November 21, 2024
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'Govt studying temporary tax request on China steel imports'

The government is studying the request for imposing a temporary tax on China steel imports, the JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal (pictured) said on Wednesday, adding that it could get regulatory approval for the initial public offering of its cement business by January-end.

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November 21, 2024
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Adani eyes more acquisitions to bolster engg portfolio

Takes up projects such as airports, E-way, Dharavi redevelopment

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November 21, 2024
Style, safety drive preference for premium features in cars
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Style, safety drive preference for premium features in cars

Rajiv Joshi (name changed) was planning a road trip to Goa with his family this winter in the new car they purchased during Diwali.

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2 mins  |
November 21, 2024
Airtel awards 'multibillion' 5G gear-extension deal to Nokia
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Airtel awards 'multibillion' 5G gear-extension deal to Nokia

In its first big sourcing agreement since its August 2022 orders for 5G deployment, telecom major Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced it had awarded to Nokia a multiyear, multibillion While Jio, another major extension deal for 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states.

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November 21, 2024
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Noel Tata set to make debut at Tata Sons board meet today

Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, who's also a Trusts nominee director at Tata Sons, is expected to attend the Tata Sons board meeting, scheduled for Thursday, according to sources.

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November 21, 2024
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Most exit polls give NDA edge in Maha, Jharkhand

Most pollsters predicted on Wednesday evening that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was on course to unseat the INDIA bloc in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly.

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November 21, 2024
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Unchecked inflation can hurt real economy prospects: RBI report

Early signs of spillover from high food prices; pvt consumption back

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November 21, 2024
39 of World's 100 most polluted cities are from India
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39 of World's 100 most polluted cities are from India

China ranks 2nd with 30 cities in S&P Global Mobility survey

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November 20, 2024
One tonne of paddy stubble burnt leads to 20 kg nitrogen loss in soil: Scientists
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One tonne of paddy stubble burnt leads to 20 kg nitrogen loss in soil: Scientists

As Delhi and its adjoining areas reel from a thick blanket of bad air, senior scientists belonging to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have said each tonne of stubble burnt leads to a loss of no less than 12-13 kg of phosphorus, 35 kg of potassium, and 20 kg of nitrogen in the soil.

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November 20, 2024
Air woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions
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Air woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions

Hospitals are witnessing a 40-50 per cent surge in patient visits due to respiratory illnesses, including symptoms of bronchitis and breathlessness, with major cities recording a severe jump in air pollution levels in the last 20 days.

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November 20, 2024
New-age firms' growth gains priced in: Analysts
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New-age firms' growth gains priced in: Analysts

Investors advised to wait a few quarters before betting on these stocks

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November 20, 2024
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Rely on credit cards and unsecured loans, build emergency corpus

Handling the financial aspect of a medical emergency is often a daunting task, since it requires coming up with a significant sum at short notice. Households must prepare in advance for this challenge.

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November 20, 2024
Moderated NTPC Green IPO price band with changing market sentiment: CMD
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Moderated NTPC Green IPO price band with changing market sentiment: CMD

NTPC Ltd, which is the parent firm of the NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL), on Tuesday said it moderated the price band of the initial price offering (IPO) to be in sync with the changing market sentiments.

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November 20, 2024
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Sebi notifies pro-rata distribution norms for AIFs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has notified the changes in regulations governing alternative investment funds (AIFs) mandating them to provide investors rights and distribution of proceeds in proportion (pro-rata) to their commitments in the scheme.

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November 20, 2024
BALANCED ADVANTAGE FUNDS REMAIN LOW ON EQUITIES
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BALANCED ADVANTAGE FUNDS REMAIN LOW ON EQUITIES

Majority ofthe larger balanced advantage funds (BAFs) raised their equity exposure in Octoberaftertrimmingthe allocation in the previous months. However, in most cases, the equity exposure remained closerto their respective multi-year low levels.

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November 20, 2024
NeW initiatives, margin gain hopes positives for Delhivery
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NeW initiatives, margin gain hopes positives for Delhivery

Logistics major Delhivery has had promising Q2FY25 results.

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November 20, 2024
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PE ancl VC companies adjust to longer holds after public listing

Startup IPO boom reshapes their investment strategies

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November 20, 2024