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Not worried about US election results, says EAM Jaishankar
EAM holds frequent talks with foreign govts, corporates on interest in Indian talent
'India good market for Sony's gaming'
India is emerging as a \"good opportunity market\" in the gaming business for the consumer electronic major Sony, its India managing director Sunil Nayyar said.
Black Box Q2 net profit rises 60%
Essar Group's IT arm Black Box has reported a 60% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹51.14 crore for the July-September quarter, helped by operating leverage.
Govt gets ₹3,449 cr from HZL OFS
The government has raised ₹3,449 crore through offer-for-sale (OFS) in Hindustan Zinc Ltd by selling about 1.6% stake.
Coal import rises 8% in Apr-Sep
India's coal import rose by 7.8% to 140.6 million tonnes (mt) in the April-September period of the ongoing financial year.
HAI mulls govt aid for smaller hotels
Hotel Association of India (HAI) is considering asking government to provide incentives to small hotel operators for adopting sustainability practices, as per its secretary general M.P. Bezbaruah.
Sanjiv Khanna to be sworn in as the 51st chief justice today
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgments like scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.
'Natural gas will benefit Northeast'
Exploration and monetisation of natural gas deposits in the northeastern region can help cut down its import, while boosting the local economy and providing more trade opportunities, a top official of the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) said.
India Infra Fin plans subsidiary for ABS
The India Infrastructure Finance Co. Ltd (IIFCL) is planning to set up a subsidiary to issue asset-backed securities (ABS) or covered bonds, as it aims to securitise its assets and conserve capital for further business growth.
China courts U.S. allies as defense against Trump's protectionism
Beijing hopes to use 'proactive' tariff cuts and investment offers to draw American partners in Europe and Asia
US ordered TSMC to halt shipments of AI chips to China
The US ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to halt shipments of advanced chips to Chinese customers that are often used in artificial intelligence applications starting Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
How ChatGPT brought down an online education giant
Chegg's stock has dropped 99% as students looking for help with homework defect to artificial intelligence
'India to be among the top 3 markets for WPP'
WPP to expand India team with Chennai campus as a strategic global hub
Vedanta Resources cuts debt by $4.7 bn
Vedanta's zinc and aluminum production volumes have also reached record levels, says Anil Agarwal
Star-backed, smaller content-driven films land box office wins
In a competitive landscape, stars as producers or promoters can attract a broader audience to smaller films
Mr Beast, Logan Paul to find India a tough market to crack
No. 1 YouTuber launches Feastables chocolates, wrestler-creator to sell Prime energy drinks
Trump fuels Bitcoin surge to $80,000 for the first time
Bitcoin is closing in on $80,000 for the first time, boosted by President-elect Donald Trump's embrace of digital assets and the prospect of a Congress featuring pro-crypto lawmakers.
Rising rural incomes swell FMCG basket
Digital payments are also on the rise, with 42% of rural internet users now using these services
Malai kulfi to jaggery: Indian liquor firms infuse heritage into spirits
India's alcohol business is getting a flavourful makeover as local distillers infuse their spirits with a rich mix of regional ingredients.
Land deals soar amid India's housing boom
Godrej Properties has made 10 land acquisitions so far this fiscal year
Warner Music India invests in SkillBox, enters live shows biz
Investing in SkillBox blends with Warner Music India's aim of being artiste-first, fan-first, said its MD Jay Mehta
SBI's core performance soft in Q2
State Bank of India Ltd (SBI) has reported an impressive jump of 51% year-on-year (y-o-y) in its September quarter (Q2FY25) standalone pre-provisioning operating profit (PPoP) to ₹29,295 crore.
FROM PERENNIALLY CAPITAL-STARVED TO PROVIDER OF CAPITAL
Calls from foreign HR feel like a 'Follow' request from a college crush to Bertie
Nifty earnings growth estimate for FY26 looks tough to achieve
More reforms are needed on land, labour, farm and judiciary to improve the investment climate Nilesh Shah MD, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co.
India's infra ambitions to get a new X factor: The military
The initiative under PM Gati Shakti will build dual-use road, port, power and airport projects
EPFO sees 7.6% rise in pension payers
The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) saw a 7.6% rise in contributors in FY24, and adopted a new policy to support dependents and wards of EPFO employees who died during the pandemic, a press release said.
Cell for handling new health crises planned
The cell would meet regularly during crises, or it would meet as and when required to fix priorities
THE WORRYING RISE OF FRAUDSTERS ON THE PROWL ONLINE
Within the first three months of 2024, fraudsters had extorted sums totalling ₹120.3 crore
PSUs in a bind on arbitration powers
The Supreme Court's move to slash the powers of state-run companies to unilaterally appoint arbitrators on Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud's last day in office leaves the country's public sector units (PSUs) in a cloud of uncertainty.
Clean energy sees surge in foreign investment but other sectors decline
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows in the non-conventional energy sector surged in the first three months of this financial year, making it the tenth-largest FDI destination of all time, underscoring rising global interest in India's green energy initiatives.