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Mauritius FPIs named by Hindenburg challenge SEBI norms as deadline looms
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Mauritius FPIs named by Hindenburg challenge SEBI norms as deadline looms

Two Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who were linked to Adani Group in the January 2023 Hindenburg report, have petitioned the Securities Appellate Tribunal, seeking urgent relief from complying with Sebi's new foreign investor norms, court filings accessed by Moneycontrol showed. Both entities filed the case and paid the fee to SAT on August 19, filings showed.

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September 07, 2024
Forex reserves hit fresh high of $684 bn
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Forex reserves hit fresh high of $684 bn

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 2.299 billion, reaching a fresh record high of USD 683.987 billion, during the week that ended on August 30, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday.

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September 07, 2024
Vaishnaw, Anil Kapoor in Time magazine's AI list
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Vaishnaw, Anil Kapoor in Time magazine's AI list

100 most influential people

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September 07, 2024
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Gilts end steady on caution before US payrolls report

Prices of government bonds ended steady due to caution ahead of the US non-farm payrolls report for August, which was released after market hours on Friday, dealers said.

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September 07, 2024
Sebi to tighten derivatives rules despite investor pushback
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Sebi to tighten derivatives rules despite investor pushback

CURBING RETAIL INVESTOR SPECULATION

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September 07, 2024
'Food inflation to moderate, but any monsoon surprise may trigger it upwards'
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'Food inflation to moderate, but any monsoon surprise may trigger it upwards'

Food inflation, which has moderated a bit lately is further expected to come down in the coming months, Union Bank of India noted in a report, citing progressing. Southwest monsoon and sufficient water in reservoirs across regions.

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September 07, 2024
Carbon fibre to be produced by India: Giriraj Singh
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Carbon fibre to be produced by India: Giriraj Singh

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday expressed confidence that the niche carbon fibre – which is used in aerospace, civil engineering and defence as an alternative to metal – will be produced by India in 2025-26.

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September 07, 2024
Reliance Infra weighs EV push, taps former BYD executive
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Reliance Infra weighs EV push, taps former BYD executive

India's Reliance Infrastructure is considering plans to manufacture electric cars and batteries, and has hired a former India executive at China's BYD Co to advise on its plans, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.

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September 07, 2024
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Adani plans $10 bn semiconductor project

The Adani Group plans to invest Rs 83,947 crore (USD 10 billion) with Israeli partner Tower Semiconductor in setting up a chip manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, the state chief minister said.

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September 07, 2024
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Godfrey Philips shareholders okay reappointment of Bina Modi as MD

Shareholders of cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India Ltd have approved the special resolution for the re-appointment of Bina Modi as Managing Director of the company with a majority of 86.6 per cent votes.

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September 07, 2024
Spicejet plans to raise over ₹3,200 cr via debt, equity
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Spicejet plans to raise over ₹3,200 cr via debt, equity

Cash-strapped domestic carrier Spicejet plans to raise Rs 3,200 crore through QIP, warrants and capital infusion by the promoter, the airline said in a presentation on Friday.

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September 07, 2024
Stalin signs MoUs for ₹850 cr with Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, Visteon
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Stalin signs MoUs for ₹850 cr with Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, Visteon

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday said that the state has secured MOUS (memorandum of understanding), worth Rs 850 crores with US-based companies Lincoln Electric, Vishay Precision, and Visteon.

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September 07, 2024
PN Gadgil Jewellers' ₹1,100-crore IPO to open on September 10
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PN Gadgil Jewellers' ₹1,100-crore IPO to open on September 10

Jewellery retail chain PN Gadgil Jewellers Ltd announced a price band of Rs 456-480 per share for its Rs 1,100-crore initial share sale and proceeds will be used for expansion plans and pare debt.

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September 07, 2024
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SC to list plea on insolvency proceedings against Byju's

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for an early hearing the appeal of US-based creditor Glas Trust Company LLC against a judgment of the NCLAT, which had stayed insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm BYJU's and approving its Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the BCCI.

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September 07, 2024
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Meteorite, heat possible causes

Lunar seismic discovery

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September 07, 2024
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SP's chhoti bahu ko gussa kyun...

'Downgraded' Aparna Yadav has not taken charge as vice-chief of UP women's panel

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September 07, 2024
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ED raids Ghosh, aides' residences

The Supreme Court has dismissed RG Kar’s former principal Sandip Ghosh’s plea challenging Calcutta High Court’s order of CBI probe in the RG Kar Financial Irregularities Case.

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September 07, 2024
PAC to decide on Buch appearance
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PAC to decide on Buch appearance

'DISCREPANCIES' - Buch is facing allegations of conflict of interest over SEBI probe into Hindenburg's claims against Adani Group

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September 07, 2024
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Dissent in BJP spreads further

HARYANA POLL TICKET DENIAL

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September 07, 2024
Fuel price hike: Cong slams AAP
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Fuel price hike: Cong slams AAP

'Bid to fund advt budget by squeezing middle class further'

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September 07, 2024
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Punjab farmers end protest as CM Mann assures agri policy

Farmers protesting against the alleged delay in implementation of Punjab's new agriculture policy ended their strike on Friday, a day after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured them that a draft of the policy would be shared with them by September 30.

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September 07, 2024
'Twice bitten' Nitish 'vows' to stay with NDA
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'Twice bitten' Nitish 'vows' to stay with NDA

POLITICAL GESTURE: RJD-wary Bihar chief minister made statement in Nadda's presence

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September 07, 2024
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UP achieves 'Top Achiever' position

Uttar Pradesh has been recognized as a \"Top Achiever\" in the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2022, a prestigious distinction announced by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

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September 07, 2024
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Goat theft suspicion: Bihar youth lynched

An irate mob lynched a youth and mercilessly thrashed another on the suspicion of being goat thieves in Bihar’s Begusarai on Friday.

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September 07, 2024
Cracks in houses, temples & roads
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Cracks in houses, temples & roads

JOSHIMATH-LIKE SUBSIDENCE - Bageshwar villagers blame soapstone mining

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September 07, 2024
Rocket attack on Manipur ex-CM's house kills 1, hurts 5
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Rocket attack on Manipur ex-CM's house kills 1, hurts 5

Situation in violence-torn Manipur seems to be getting out of control. A priest was killed and five were injured in a rocket attack at the house of Manipur’s first CM M Koireng on Friday.

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September 07, 2024
Dry spell enables PWD to fill potholes ahead of Chaturthi
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Dry spell enables PWD to fill potholes ahead of Chaturthi

SUBSTANTIAL STRETCHES OF ROADS COMPLETED

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September 07, 2024
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Govt mulls tie up with Amazon for e-bazaar

SAYS E-BAZAAR PLATFORM TO BE YEAR-ROUND FACILITY

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September 07, 2024
Busy lifestyles spark surge in online Chaturthi shopping
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Busy lifestyles spark surge in online Chaturthi shopping

Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is traditionally celebrated with rituals and homemade sweets. However, recent times have seen a shift in how people purchase these festive essentials. Now, many opt to order sweets through third-party delivery apps, replacing the need to visit physical shops.

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September 07, 2024
Tap & go: New ticketing tech set for launch by month-end
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Tap & go: New ticketing tech set for launch by month-end

POLE MOUNT VALIDATORS PLANNED IN ALL E-BUSES

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September 07, 2024