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Traders expect business worth Rs 4.74 lakh crore in wedding season

India's business community is all geared up for the wedding season which commenced 23rd November and is expected to generate business worth Rs. 4.74 lakh crore with about 38 lakh weddings expected to be happening all over the country.

Eicher launches new range of heavy-duty trucks

Eicher Trucks and buses, a business unit of VE Commercial Vehicles have launched the Eicher NonStop Series, a new range of heavy-duty trucks designed for the fast-evolving long-haul transportation in the country.

ACMA'S IAUTOCONNECT GETS IN 140+ SUPPLIERS, 150 PLUS COUNTRIES

The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), is tapping reverse buyers and sellers meet like iAutoConnect', among other such platforms to promote India's auto components industry on the international stage and facilitating export opportunities for its members.

SIAM, experts root for EVs, electronics to build resilient supply chains

Building a resilient supply chain has emerged as one of the key challenges for the India's automobile industry as it looks to formulate a robust action plan to localise and align the sector's efforts with the Government's objectives.

AUTO DEALERS TO CLOCK 8-10% REVENUE GROWTH

Keeping the spirits flying high in India's automobile industry, a mance of the sector expects revenue of auto dealers to accelerate 8-10 per cent this fiscal, driven by 5-7 per cent increase in sales volume, premiumisation and price hikes of 2-5 per cent by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Paddy procurement surpasses last year, hits 20,993 MT

Paddy procurement in Himachal Pradesh has surpassed last year's purchase to touch 20,993 metric tonnes this year, officials said on November 25.

CASHEW NUTS FROM INDIA HEAD TO MARKETS IN QATAR, MALAYSIA, US, BANGLADESH

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA) orchestrated a significant initiative to propel India's cashew industry forward. The body on Thursday celebrated the National Cashew Day.

ROLE OF ELECTROSTEEL CASTINGS LTD IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Rivers have always been the source of civilisation by bringing water to millions of people who rely on them for drinking water and to irrigate their land.

Global headwinds slow down PE/VC flows by 25% in 2023, conflicts may hit cross-border deals

Even as India's growth dynamics propel the world's 5 largest economy to the radar screen of global investors, it's a different story on the home turf with private equity/venture capital (PE/ VC) investments which have witnessed a year-on-year decline of 25 per cent in 2023 till date, underlined by the decline in PE/VC investments in October 2023 at $3.4 billion which is 3 per cent lower than October 2022, finds a report by Ernst & Young and Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (IVCA).

PRIVATE CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE STRONGEST DRIVER OF INDIA'S GROWTH, NO SIGNS OF EASING SOON

As an outlier in becoming the fastest-growing major economy in the world, a term often used in the case of India, private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) would be the least probable trigger for this transformation.

India's forex reserves surge to $595.40 bn

The Reserve Bank of India stated on Friday that during the week ending November 17, the country's foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 5.077 billion to USD 595.397 billion.

Delhi Environment Minister identifies key pollution factors

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai convened a meeting to address the escalating pollution levels in the city, highlighting two contributing factors. The discussion involved officials from the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), despite a decrease in stubble burning incidents.

DHARMENDRA PRADHAN LAUNCHES SKILL INSTITUTE IN ODISHA

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stone of National Skill Training Institute(NSTI) at Padanpur near Jatni in Odisha’s

Supreme Court Collegium Recommended The Appointment Of Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan As Additional Judge At Bombay High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan as an additional judge at Bombay High Court.

Caste Scrutiny Panel Has No Power To Reopen Its Past Decisions Of Granting Caste Certificates": Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court on Friday has held the state Caste Scrutiny Committee that doesn't have any power to suo motu verify past records, reopen its own past decisions and invalidate the caste validity certificates already granted.

VIVO PMLA CASE: DELHI COURT EXTENDS JUDICIAL CUSTODY OF 4 ACCUSED TILL DEC 7

A Delhi court has recently extended the judicial custody of 4 people accused in the money laundering case against Chinese smartphone maker Vivo till December 7.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT: DEPARTMENT REQUIRED TO SERVE NOTICE UPON LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DECEASED BEFORE PROCEEDING UNDER GST ACT

The Allahabad High Court in the case Mrs Lalitha Subramanian v. Union Of India And3Others observed and has held that the Goods and Service Tax Department is being required to serve notice upon the legal representative of a deceased before proceeding against the deceased as stated under the Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017.

Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders wins election in Netherlands

Geert Wilders, a -politician from the hard-right in the Netherlands, shall become prime minister in the near future. Europe has been shocked by Wilders' election success because of his and anti-EU stances. With Wilders leading the polls, the far-right in Europe feels that their opinions are becoming more mainstream.

IAF's air show at Ambala station for SQN 5's Platinum Jubilee

As part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of SQN 5, the Indian Air Force hosts an air display at the Air Force Station in Ambala.

JAISHANKAR ON INDIA-JAPAN PARTNERSHIP AT INDO-PACIFIC FORUM

S. Jaishankar, the minister of external affairs for India and Japan, emphasized the expanding bilateral relationship during the 6th India-Japan

33% surge in property prices since 2020 in top Indian cities: Anarock

The average price of residential real estate in major marketplaces in the top seven Indian cities has increased significantly over the past three years, driven by a robust demand for housing.

DGCA ADVISORY: GNSS INTERFERENCE IN AIRSPACE

Senior DGCA official, the circular was issued in response to growing allegations of GNSS interference across Middle Eastern airspace

Bitcoin ransom for alleged bomb plot

Mumbai's International Airport faced a potential threat when an email warning of a bomb plot targeting Terminal 2 was received on Thursday. The sender demanded a payment of USD 1 million in Bitcoin within 48 hours to prevent the purported explosion.

Shivakumar stays mum on probe withdrawal

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar refrained from offering direct comments on reports regarding the state cabinet's perspective on the sanction given by the previous BJP government for a CBI investigation into a disproportionate assets case against him. Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress chief, opted to stay away from Thursday's Cabinet meeting headed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

12 TAMIL NADU FISHERMEN BACK HOME

A group of twelve Indian fishermen, who had been incarcerated in Sri Lankan jails, finally returned home to Chennai. This was the latest development in a series of releases following the safe return of fifteen fishermen from Rameshwaram the day before. The Sri Lankan Navy had arrested these fishermen as well.

RSS chief calls for reform and discipline

The Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh (RSS) Chief, Mohan Bhagwat, delivered a significant address at the 'World Hindu Congress' in Bangkok, emphasizing the essence of Hindu traditions and the need for unity and discipline among different 'Sampradayas' in India.

FIR against social media for IT rule breaches

The government has taken a decisive stance in assisting citizens who encounter objectionable content, particularly deep fakes, on social media platforms. Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, announced that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is set to establish a platform for users to report violations of IT rules by these platforms.

Bullish sentiment lifts stock market

The day commenced on a positive note for the stock market, witnessing an upsurge in indices as trading commenced in the green territory. Nifty's opening, affected by the recent US holiday and a truncated trading day, displayed resilience in a narrow range trade yesterday, closing marginally down but maintaining its stance above the critical 19800 mark.

Governors must act on Bills promptly

The Supreme Court has affirmed that Governors lack the authority to indefinitely stall a Bill without taking any action, stressing their obligation to communicate decisions promptly. The ruling stemmed from a plea by the Punjab government against Governor Banwarilal Purohit, who had withheld seven Bills sent for approval.

INDIA'S LARGEST OUTREACH PROGRAM TO REACH 2.7 LAKH PANCHAYATS

PM Modis nationwide campaign, launched in Khunti, Jharkhand, extended to remote areas like Tawang and Rajouri, garnering robust local support for the transformative Sankalp Pledge’.