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Nifty Bank Races Past 50k In Post-Election Euphoria
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Nifty Bank Races Past 50k In Post-Election Euphoria

The Nifty Bank index, a gauge for the performance of leading banking stocks, crossed the 50,000 mark for the first time on Monday as the index rallied over 4 per cent in the exit-poll driven rally.

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June 04, 2024
Nvidia, AMD Chiefs Square Off In A Fight To Take Control Of AI
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Nvidia, AMD Chiefs Square Off In A Fight To Take Control Of AI

Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)'s chiefs showcased new generations of the chips powering the global boom in AI development, deepening a rivalry that may decide the direction of artificial intelligence design and adoption.

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June 04, 2024
Some Clarity Emerging On GenAI, Says Nilekani
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Some Clarity Emerging On GenAI, Says Nilekani

The generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) revolution is in its second year now and some clarity is beginning to emerge from the noise and babble of the last 18 months, Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani said.

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June 04, 2024
Toyota Apologises As Japan's Auto Safety Scandal Widens
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Toyota Apologises As Japan's Auto Safety Scandal Widens

Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha also in the crosshairs

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June 04, 2024
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Modi 3.0? Street celebrates on result eve

Sensex, Nifty jump over 3% each; investor wealth surges ₹14 trn; FPIs pump in ₹6.9K cr

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June 04, 2024
Kerala lab develops Nipah-like particle
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Kerala lab develops Nipah-like particle

This non-infectious particle will help in vaccine production; second-stage test to be conducted on mice

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June 04, 2024
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Over 30% employees experience age-related discrimination at work

Overall 31 per cent of employees in India have experienced agerelated discriminations across sectors with the highest prevalence reported in multinational companies, a study said on Monday.

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June 04, 2024
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Remove claim of '100% fruit juice' from labels, ads: FSSAI directs FBOs

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday directed all food business operators (FBOs) to remove any claim of '100 per cent fruit juices' from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with immediate effect.

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June 04, 2024
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Democracy, DeepTech and a Developed India

As India wraps up the 2024 general elections, technology has taken center stage within the public discourse on an unprecedented scale.

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June 04, 2024
Titan's near-term margin headwinds on watch
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Titan's near-term margin headwinds on watch

Watch and jewellery maker prioritising sourcing, pricing, product innovation, and operational efficiencies

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June 04, 2024
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SBI becomes first PSB to cross ₹8 trn mcap

The State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday became the first public sector bank (PSB) and the seventh Indian company to cross the 8 trillion market capitalisation (mcap).

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June 04, 2024
2019 redux in exit poll-driven rally
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2019 redux in exit poll-driven rally

ENTER, EXIT POLLS: Sensex soared after 2019 exit polls, foreshadowing BJP-led NDA dominance

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June 04, 2024
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Exit poll rally: Adani group value soars ₹1.6 trn to near ₹20 trn

The market capitalisation of the Gautam Adani-led group neared ₹20 trillion on Monday as investors lapped up shares of all the 10-listed companies belonging to the portsto-airports conglomerate.

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June 04, 2024
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Sensex @80,000? Brokerages remain bullish on markets

The exit poll outcome propelled the Indian stock markets on Monday, with the Sensex closing the session at 76,469, with a gain of 2,508 points, or 3.4 per cent.

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June 04, 2024
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Sebi seeks greater IPO disclosures for faster clearance

In a bid to expedite the processing of initial public offerings (IPOs), the markets regulator will now seek additional information from lead managers (LMS) when they file draft documents.

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June 04, 2024
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Securing India's energy transition

One of the outgoing government's initiatives that has garnered less attention than it deserves has been its effort to secure critical minerals that are needed for India's energy transition targets.

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June 04, 2024
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The ANC's choices

Sustained mismanagement cost it its majority

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June 04, 2024
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Climate change challenge

Funds mobilised are inadequate

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June 04, 2024
Using GST as consumption proxy
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Using GST as consumption proxy

Unlike private consumption data, GST can provide real-time insights into consumption patterns, economic activity, and state-wise variations

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June 04, 2024
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Saudi Aramco courts foreign investors with US, London roadshows

Comes ahead of its $12 bn share sale

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June 04, 2024
'La Presidenta': Mexico picks Sheinbaum
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'La Presidenta': Mexico picks Sheinbaum

TO BE COUNTRY'S FIRST WOMAN PREZ | SECURES 60.7% OF VOTES | PESO DOWN 4% VS $

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June 04, 2024
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Ministers get IIM classes on governance

The Indian Institute of The Management (IIM), Raipur, organised a unique event called \"Chintan Shivir\" between May 31 and June 1 to impart the nuances of management to the ministers of Chhattisgarh.

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June 04, 2024
Frequent power cuts still a trouble for govt
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Frequent power cuts still a trouble for govt

Amid the scorching heat, and temperatures soaring between 47 and 50 degrees Celsius, irregular electricity supply has added fuel to the fire, aggravating problems for people, farmers, and the industrial sector.

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June 04, 2024
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Listed private life insurers' FY24 margins fell on rise in Ulip share

All the four listed private life insurance companies recorded a drop in value of new business (VNB) margin in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) as compared to FY23.

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June 04, 2024
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Lucknow to host international biz conclave

Lucknow is gearing up for an international business conclave this month to bolster Uttar Pradesh's target of a $1 trillion economy, and pitch the state as the hub for global trade and commerce.

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June 04, 2024
Bond, rupee strengthen on exit poll predictions
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Bond, rupee strengthen on exit poll predictions

₹ gave up early gains after reaching an over two-month high to settle at 83.15

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June 04, 2024
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Urge stakeholders to stand against threats to press freedom: Chandra

Zee founder and promoter Subhash Chandra urged all the stakeholders to stand against what he called \"threats to media freedom\" while addressing a press conference on the World Press Freedom Day on Monday.

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June 04, 2024
All roads lead to Delhi as parties await poll results
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All roads lead to Delhi as parties await poll results

BJP leaders met on Monday to review the party's internal assessment of the results

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June 04, 2024
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Kharge asks bureaucracy to follow Constitution, act without ill-will

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday wrote an open letter to the country's bureaucracy on the eve of counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections, urging officers to adhere to the Constitution and serve the nation without fear, favour and ill-will against anybody.

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June 04, 2024
Conclude polls before summer: CEC shares his 'biggest learning'
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Conclude polls before summer: CEC shares his 'biggest learning'

Says poll panel should be prepared to deal with 'false narratives' emerging within the country

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June 04, 2024