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Study House rules, raise issues: Modi to NDA MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ☐ Democratic Alliance (NDA) conon Tuesday asked all National stituents to appoint spokespersons, who should regularly coordinate with each other to ensure that the government's views on issues are conveyed forthrightly and in unison.

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July 03, 2024
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World Bank paper argues for priority sector tag in push for rural women-led enterprises

India needs to assign a specific priority sector tag for women-led rural enterprises for easier access to credit, according to a study by the World Bank.

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July 03, 2024
More women on boards, but top management tally lags global avg
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More women on boards, but top management tally lags global avg

The share of women in boards of companies went up from just over 5 per cent in FY14 to nearly 16 per cent in FY23, according to a study by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

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July 03, 2024
RBI looks to ease export, import transaction norms
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RBI looks to ease export, import transaction norms

Grants more autonomy to banks for efficient services to forex customers

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July 03, 2024
Monsoon covers entire India 6 days in advance: IMD
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Monsoon covers entire India 6 days in advance: IMD

The southwest monsoon covered the entire country on Tuesday, six days ahead of its normal date, boosting prospects of kharif sowing, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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July 03, 2024
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Component PLI top demand of electronics firms

Manufacturers aim at attracting global value chains, scaling up production

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July 03, 2024
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Power sector eyes green policy push, tax breaks

Sector execs expect funding for green hydrogen, offshore wind

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July 03, 2024
Slower foreign flows keep bond yields steady
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Slower foreign flows keep bond yields steady

Tally after two trading sessions since JPM entry

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July 03, 2024
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Heatwave grip on May consumption, base-year effect cool GST growth

The single-digit growth of 7.7 per cent in goods and services tax (GST) collections in June points to the impact of the May heatwave on consumption, coupled with a base year effect, according to analysts.

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July 03, 2024
Adani Power boosts capacity again, targets 30+ Gw now
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Adani Power boosts capacity again, targets 30+ Gw now

Private power producer Adani Power is ratcheting up its electricity generation capacity to match the country's growing power demand.

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July 03, 2024
Unacademy hands pink slips to 250 more employees
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Unacademy hands pink slips to 250 more employees

Edtech firm Unacademy has laid off 250 people across verticals, according to people familiar with the matter, reducing its employee strength by 50 per cent from what it was two years ago.

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July 03, 2024
₹35K cr Aramco order biggest ever, says L&T
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₹35K cr Aramco order biggest ever, says L&T

Firm clarifies it is part of existing order book, not new

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July 03, 2024
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Adi-Nadir family to buy 12.65% in Godrej Industries

RKN Enterprises to sell stake valued at ₹3,858 crore

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July 03, 2024
Atmanirbharta has been part of our culture from Day One: Tata Hitachi MD
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Atmanirbharta has been part of our culture from Day One: Tata Hitachi MD

Long before atmanirbhar or selfreliance became a buzzword, Tata Hitachi, a joint venture between Tata Motors and Japan's Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, had embraced it.

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July 03, 2024
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Crypto companies call for multi-agency regulation

Home-grown cryptocurrency firms suggest that regulating the sector may necessitate the involvement of multiple agencies, given the approaching deadline to develop a unified framework.

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July 03, 2024
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RIL set to invest $60 bn in 10 yrs

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India's biggest firm operating in areas such as oil refining and retail, will invest $60 billion in the next 10 years, according to an estimate by global financial powerhouse Morgan Stanley.

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July 03, 2024
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IT firms may see green shoots in June quarter

But, Q1FY25 could rank among the weakest in the past decade

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July 03, 2024
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Hindenburg was never a client or investor, clarifies KMIL

Kotak Mahindra International Ltd (KMIL) and K-India Opportunities Fund (KIOF) have said Hindenburg has never been a client of the firm or an investor t in the fund.

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July 03, 2024
Labour pains, the silent crisis undermining India's infra boom
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Labour pains, the silent crisis undermining India's infra boom

Severe shortage of skilled, unskilled workers threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine

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July 03, 2024
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Sebi issues showcause notices to Hindenburg Research, 5 others

Alleges Hindenburg disclosures misleading

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July 03, 2024
Premium airfares soar much faster than economy class
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Premium airfares soar much faster than economy class

The 'premium economy' class on domestic flights in India has transformed in the past five years, evolving from an overlooked option to a sought-after service.

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July 03, 2024
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PM may finalise 100-day agenda after Budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair meetings of secretaries to finalise the government's 100-day agenda after the Union Budget for 2024-25, which is likely to be presented later this month.

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July 03, 2024
Third term a mandate for speed, continuity: Modi
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Third term a mandate for speed, continuity: Modi

PM says working on war footing to curb paper leaks, guilty won't be spared

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July 03, 2024
In the shadow of the mighty Annapurna
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In the shadow of the mighty Annapurna

The unusual charm of trekking to Mardi Himal in the rainy season

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July 02, 2024
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Govt to organise Global IndiaAl Summit on July 3-4

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will organise a global AI summit on July 3-4 to discuss issues related to artificial intelligence with India firmly committed to ethical and inclusive growth of this new-age technology.

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July 02, 2024
ON THE BOIL
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ON THE BOIL

Why are milk prices rising when the supply is healthy?

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July 02, 2024
Asset monetisation helped RIL create value: Morgan Stanley
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Asset monetisation helped RIL create value: Morgan Stanley

Asset monetisation cycles have created 2-3x value for the shareholders of Reliance Industries in the last three decades, with each decade witnessing $60 billion in market cap creation, according to a report by the US-based financial services firm Morgan Stanley.

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July 02, 2024
Weak steel prices rob metal sector's sheen
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Weak steel prices rob metal sector's sheen

Slowdown in mining activity due to monsoon season will continue to remain a challenge in near-term, say analysts

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July 02, 2024
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MF Lite norms proposed for passive AMCs

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Monday proposed to introduce a lighter version of mutual fund (MF) regulations for 'passive only' fund houses.

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July 02, 2024
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Clear skies ahead: Strong long-term gains for IndiGo

Long-term macro trends indicate growth in demand for air travel.

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July 02, 2024