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ONGC seeks partners to cut gas flaring by 2030

INDIA'S TOP OIL and gas producer ONGC is seeking global technology partners to cut gas flaring and achieve achieve zero methane emission by 2030 as part of its ambitious decarbonisation plan, its chairman Arun Kumar Singh said on Monday.

LIC receives ₹806-crore GST notice

Eicher UltraTech Asian Paints have also recieved notices

BHEL shares rise after reports of firm winning NLC project

SHARES OF BHARAT Heavy Electricals (BHEL) surged 5% on Monday morning after reports suggested that the company won the ₹19,422 crore Talabira Power Project.

Food imports at $33 bn in 2023, down 10%

Liberal imports could undermine efforts to boost domestic output, warns research body

NHAI offers 375-km stretch for monetisation via TOT

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated another round of monetisation of its assets by seeking bids for three highway stretches spanning over 375 km in the states of Telangana and Tamil Nadu.

Dividends from CPSEs cross FY24 Budget target

Collections so far at ₹43,843 cr versus FY24BE of ₹43,000 cr

More than 60% of taxpayers adopt new income tax regime

MORE TWEAKS NEEDED FOR GREATER TRACTION, SAY EXPERTS

Private share rises but new projects down 78% in Q3

THE SHARE OF the private sector in new investment projects rose amid a slowing pace of government investments in the December quarter. But the value of new investment projects declined sharply by 78% on year to ₹2.1 trillion | NEW CAPEX ANNOUNCEMENTS PLUNGE TO ₹1.9 TRN IN DEC QUARTER

IT union accuses TCS of stopping pay to 900 staff

JUST A COUPLE of months after sending transfer notices to about 2,000 employees, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has allegedly stopped paying salaries to more than 900 of them for declining to abide by the company's policies.

At ₹1.65 trillion, GST mop-up slows in Dec

THE GROWTH IN the government's goods and services tax (GST) collections slightly slowed in December, despite the mop-up largely belonging to transactions made in November, the month which saw several festivals, including Diwali.

After two robust years, car firms see muted 2024

Dec a record month for PVs, but Maruti, Hyundai predict low single-digit growth

Govt extends PLI for auto, parts by a year to FY28

THE CENTRE HAS extended the tenure of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for automobiles and auto components by a year to 2027-28, with some modifications aimed at giving some flexibility to companies for the rollout of investments.

Nadal's comeback could add a layer of intrigue to tennis

PERHAPS THE MOST startling of Rafael Nadal's achievements even more so than the ridiculous haul of 14 French Open titles - was the 912 consecutive weeks he spent in the top 10 of the world rankings. Second-best on that list in men's tennis is Jimmy Connors, with 788.

Delhi saw over 200 good to moderate air days in 2023

December AQI in city was 348, highest since 2018

Maharashtra records 131 fresh cases of Covid-19

MAHARASHTRA ON SUNDAY recorded 131 fresh Covid-19 cases after testing 12,405 samples at a positivity rate of 1.05%, the state health department said.

Can quick commerce also deliver money?

BALANCING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH UNIT ECONOMICS

North Korea to launch new satellites

NORTH KOREA VOWED to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024 as leader Kim Jong Un said U.S. policy is making war inevitable, state media reported on Sunday.

Maersk pauses sailings through Red Sea again

IRANIAN-BACKED HOUTHI MILITANTS attacked a Maersk container vessel with missiles and small boats, prompting the company to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, Maersk said on Sunday.

Singapore's economy avoids recession in 2023

SINGAPORE'S ECONOMY AVOIDED a recession in 2023 as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of a \"troubled\" international environment that will weigh on growth and security.

China's factory activity decline deepens in Dec

The official manufacturing PMI declined to 49, the NBS said.

Focus will now shift to inference

Open ecosystems will be a pivotal development in the GenAI landscape

Startups bring property due diligence up to speed

Deeptech helps bring clarity to land ownership and reduces disputes

Opt for multiple funds for higher returns

No tax implication on switching from one fund to another

FPIs inject ₹1.7 trn into equities in 2023

IN A REMARKABLE comeback, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped ₹1.7 trillion into the Indian equity markets in 2023, propelled by confidence in the country's robust economic fundamentals amid a challenging global landscape.

Low rates to uplift affordable housing

BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR 2024

Social media firms gained $11 bn from under-18 users in 2022: Study

SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Snapchat collectively gained nearly $11 billion in advertising revenue in 2022 from users younger than 18 years, according to a new US-based study.

Adani Group ramps up airport expansion plans in Kerala

THE ADANI GROUP is firming up its airport expansion plans across Kerala, as it is close to receiving approvals to rebuild the domestic terminal in Thiruvananthapuram. It may also place bids for the Calicut International Airport.

Construction finance gets cheaper for top builders

LOWER RISK TRANSLATES TO LOWER RATES

Unilever's shift to power brands puts focus on Indian market

Almost 30% of HUL's turnover comes from region-specific brands

India & UK may ink FTA by end of March

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Rishi Sunak is keen to clinch a free trade agreement (FTA) with India in time for Easter, which falls at the end of March 2024, according to a UK media report.