Swiggy raises additional $210 million funding led by Naspers, DST Global
The company would use the funds to ramp up its supply chain network and double its technology headcount
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:46 pm
Market Update: PSU bank index down over 1% drag by PNB, Union Bank; 82 stocks hit 52-week low
Nifty PSU bank index was down 1.3 percent with PNB, Allahabad Bank and Union Bank are down nearly 3 percent. However, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank down more than 2 percent.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:36 pm
2019 Hyundai Elantra facelift spotted testing again in South Korea
2019 Hyundai Elantra facelift spotted testing again in South Korea
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:35 pm
US dismissive of third-party role on Kashmir
Pakistani leaders have repeatedly sought the US intervention in resolving the Kashmir dispute, but India has maintained that there is no room for third party mediation.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:35 pm
5 Financial planning strategies for the “Sandwich Generation�
Sandwich generation is struggling with the dual responsibility of caring an elderly parent and also supporting children financially
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:33 pm
10 warehouses gutted in fire in Thane
The old and worn-out clothes, rubber tyres and other material kept in the godowns aggravated the blaze.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:30 pm
As Fukushima residents return, some see hope in nuclear tourism
But some worry about drawing a line under a disaster whose impact will be felt far into the future. The cleanup, including the removal of melted uranium fuel, may take four decades and cost several billion US dollars a year.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:25 pm
Pakistan has not taken decisive actions to bring Taliban to peace talks table: US
Alice Wells said she agrees with the assessment that the biggest problem in Afghanistan are the sanctuaries in Pakistan that shelter terrorists.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:20 pm
Critics want to revoke Trump Hotel#39;s liquor license
Lawyers for the US State of Maryland and the capital Washington have separately accused Trump, in a lawsuit, of accepting illegal payments through the Trump International Hotel.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:20 pm
Geojit Financial sees 10-15% return from these 3 midcaps
Vinod Nair of Geojit said the selloff in the mid and smallcap space can provide a value buying opportunity when the market turns around
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:19 pm
We#39;ll harness Bank of Maharashtra tie-up to boost performance: Reliance Nippon Life CEO
The company is a joint venture between Reliance Capital and Japan#39;s Nippon Life Insurance
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:18 pm
Government to bring out single solar bid of 1 lakh MW: Union Minister RK Singh
RK Singh was speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of 1500 kWP capacity solar plant developed by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) at the Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:00 pm
Students heave sigh of relief as day 2 of Delhi University admissions go smoothly
The Delhi University announced its first cut-off list on June 18 for merit-based undergraduate courses in the 2018-19 academic year, recording a drop in the minimum required marks as compared to last year.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 11:50 am
India sees 23% rise in suicides from 2000-2015, men at higher risk: Report
The data also revealed that maximum number of such deaths were reported in the 30-45 age group
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 11:49 am
As animation films find more takers in India, will Incredibles 2 open to better response on June 22?
Animation films have now found an audience in adults as well
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 11:39 am
We#39;ll harness Bank of Maharashtra tie-up to boost performance: Reliance Nippon Life CEO
The company is a joint venture between Reliance Capital and Japan#39;s Nippon Life Insurance
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:18 pm
EPFO#39;s Rs 47,000-cr ETF investments earn 16.07% return
Retirement fund body EPFO has earned a 16.07 percent return on Rs 47,431 crore investments in exchange traded funds (ETFs) till May this year.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 9:34 am
Hotels accommodating SEZ employees is inter-state in nature: CBIC
The benefit of zero rated supply will be available to the supplier where SEZ unit receives event management services, hotel, accommodation services, consumables, etc.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 11:27 pm
Saudi Arabia, Iran face off ahead of tense OPEC meet
Along with non-member Russia, oil kingpin Saudi Arabia is pushing hard for OPEC energy ministers and allied countries to agree this week to ease a production cap that has more than doubled oil prices since 2016.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 7:10 pm
Economy could be disrupted if job growth not constant: Former NASSCOM chief
"However, if job growth is not constant, then theeconomy could be disrupted," said Chandrashekhar, while delvinginto the topic of digital economy, jobs and corporate real estate.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 6:48 pm
CEA Arvind Subramanian to move back to the US in September
“This is the best job I have ever had and probably ever will,� he told the reporters, adding that the last date for his role as the CEA is yet to be fixed.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 5:52 pm
FIIs invest a meagre $15 million so far this year; DIIs pour $7.9 billion: Report
"The flows for this year in the first six months is negligible compared to last year during the same period. While last year FIIs invested net assets worth USD 8 billion in the first six months, this year the figure is a meagre USD 15 million (or USD 0.01 billion) until June 12, 2018. So, this year has been extremely unfavourable from FII flow perspective," said a report by Morningstar Investment Adviser.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 5:25 pm
India urges OPEC to boost oil exports, wants sustainable prices
The world faces likely lower oil exports from Iran, OPEC#39;s third-biggest producer, after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of a 2015 nuclear accord with a vow to renew sanctions against Tehran.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 5:17 pm
Arvind Subramanian#39;s resignation no surprise; experts fed up by financial anarchy: Congress
Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala cited examples of ex-Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya and former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan in this regard.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 5:06 pm
Thermal coal import may rise to 145 MT in 2018: Report
"After several years of declining imports, the outlook for thermal coal import demand in India is improving due to strong demand growth and the inability of domestic supply to keep pace," the report said.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 5:06 pm
Will leave in a month or two, says CEA Arvind Subramanian
Earlier in the day, Union Minister Arun Jaitley said that Subramanian will be leaving the ministry after nearly 4 years because of "pressing family commitments" and return to the US.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 5:05 pm
Credit exposure to MSMEs improving; impact of DeMo, GST waning: Report
The overall credit exposure has shown the highest growth in last five quarters at Rs 54.20 lakh crore as on March 31, 2018, with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)segment constituting Rs 12.6 lakh crore (23 per cent) of the commercial credit outstanding, the #39;MSME Pulse Quarterly Report#39; by TransUnion CIBIL-SIDBI showed today.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 4:06 pm
India#39;s May trade deficit widens to $14.62 billion: Trade ministry
Merchandise exports last month rose to $28.86 billion from a year ago, while imports rose 14.85 percent on year to $43.48 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 3:50 pm
Agriculture budget doubled to help double farm income by 2022: PM Modi
Continuing his outreach programme of direct interaction with beneficiaries of his pet schemes, Modi spoke to farmers from over 600 districts via video-conferencing, highlighting the government interventions right from seeds to market that is aimed at addressing farm distress.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 3:30 pm
RBI tightens remittance norms
Under the LRS, all resident individuals, including minors, are allowed to freely remit up to USD 2,50,000 per financial year for any permissible current or capital account transaction or a combination of both.
Posted on 19 June 2018 | 10:30 pm
Swiggy raises additional $210 million funding led by Naspers, DST Global
The company would use the funds to ramp up its supply chain network and double its technology headcount
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:46 pm
Market Update: PSU bank index down over 1% drag by PNB, Union Bank; 82 stocks hit 52-week low
Nifty PSU bank index was down 1.3 percent with PNB, Allahabad Bank and Union Bank are down nearly 3 percent. However, Canara Bank, IDBI Bank down more than 2 percent.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:36 pm
2019 Hyundai Elantra facelift spotted testing again in South Korea
2019 Hyundai Elantra facelift spotted testing again in South Korea
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:35 pm
US dismissive of third-party role on Kashmir
Pakistani leaders have repeatedly sought the US intervention in resolving the Kashmir dispute, but India has maintained that there is no room for third party mediation.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:35 pm
5 Financial planning strategies for the “Sandwich Generation�
Sandwich generation is struggling with the dual responsibility of caring an elderly parent and also supporting children financially
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:33 pm
10 warehouses gutted in fire in Thane
The old and worn-out clothes, rubber tyres and other material kept in the godowns aggravated the blaze.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:30 pm
As Fukushima residents return, some see hope in nuclear tourism
But some worry about drawing a line under a disaster whose impact will be felt far into the future. The cleanup, including the removal of melted uranium fuel, may take four decades and cost several billion US dollars a year.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:25 pm
Pakistan has not taken decisive actions to bring Taliban to peace talks table: US
Alice Wells said she agrees with the assessment that the biggest problem in Afghanistan are the sanctuaries in Pakistan that shelter terrorists.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:20 pm
Critics want to revoke Trump Hotel#39;s liquor license
Lawyers for the US State of Maryland and the capital Washington have separately accused Trump, in a lawsuit, of accepting illegal payments through the Trump International Hotel.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:20 pm
Geojit Financial sees 10-15% return from these 3 midcaps
Vinod Nair of Geojit said the selloff in the mid and smallcap space can provide a value buying opportunity when the market turns around
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:19 pm
We#39;ll harness Bank of Maharashtra tie-up to boost performance: Reliance Nippon Life CEO
The company is a joint venture between Reliance Capital and Japan#39;s Nippon Life Insurance
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:18 pm
Government to bring out single solar bid of 1 lakh MW: Union Minister RK Singh
RK Singh was speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of 1500 kWP capacity solar plant developed by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) at the Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:00 pm
Students heave sigh of relief as day 2 of Delhi University admissions go smoothly
The Delhi University announced its first cut-off list on June 18 for merit-based undergraduate courses in the 2018-19 academic year, recording a drop in the minimum required marks as compared to last year.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 11:50 am
India sees 23% rise in suicides from 2000-2015, men at higher risk: Report
The data also revealed that maximum number of such deaths were reported in the 30-45 age group
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 11:49 am
As animation films find more takers in India, will Incredibles 2 open to better response on June 22?
Animation films have now found an audience in adults as well
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 11:39 am
Swiggy raises additional $210 million funding led by Naspers, DST Global
The company would use the funds to ramp up its supply chain network and double its technology headcount
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 12:46 pm
Teradata files suit against SAP, claims ex-CTO Vishal Sikka was aware of IP-theft
SAP and Teradata had a joint venture that gave SAP access to Teradata’s intellectual property
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 10:43 am
Disney hikes bid for Fox assets to $71.3 billion, tops Comcast
The latest move by Disney raises the hurdle for Comcast, which has to decide whether it is feasible to counter with a higher bid.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 9:40 am
Divest Monsanto#39;s 26% stake in Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Co: CCI tells Bayer
Bayer has been asked to divest its "glufosinate ammonium (a non-selective herbicide)", "crop traits of cotton and corn" and "hybrid seeds of vegetables" businesses.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 9:35 am
Uber India Systems sees profit grow marginally to Rs 19 cr in FY17
The company had registered a profit of Rs 18.71 crore in 2015-16 fiscal
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 9:30 am
Voda-Idea merger: DoT receives legal view on issue of raising demand for dues
Idea and Vodafone have decided to combine their operations to create the country#39;s largest telecom operator worth over USD 23 billion.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 9:29 am
Land pooling: Public feedback to be put before board on July 2-3, says DDA
Last December, the Delhi Development Authority#39;s highest decision-making body had approved simplification of the land pooling policy in the national capital and the DDA#39;s role as being a "facilitator, regulator and planner only".
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 8:54 am
India signs MOUs with 3 UK institutions for early adoption of 5G
The MOUs were signed between representatives of King#39;s College, University of Surrey, University of Bristol and Vipin Tyagi, Executive Director of C-DOT, a government-owned body engaged in research and development in the field of telecommunications in India.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 8:30 am
ICICI Bank may appoint MD Mallya as new chairman: Report
Former Bank of Baroda Chairman and Managing Director MD Mallya may be appointed as a sucessor to the current ICICI Bank Chairman MK Sharma when his term expires on June 30
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 8:29 am
Fitch affirms NTPC rating at BBB-; outlook stable
NTPC#39;s ratings benefit from its dominant market position in India#39;s power-generation industry and regulated business model, which provides cash flow certainty.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 8:20 am
Uber partners GAIL Gas to boost use of CNG ecosystem
GAIL Gas CNG Stations and Uber will promote the adoption of cleaner fuels like CNG in cars on Uber platform in Bengaluru.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 8:03 am
Govt amends rules to enable full-fledged internet telephony
The new amendment allows only authorised licenced holder to provide full fledged internet telephony and not over-the-top players like WhatsApp, Google Duo etc that allow only app to app calling.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 7:30 am
Instagram expands into long videos, will compete with YouTube
Called IGTV in a nod to traditional television, the service plans to feature videos from rising internet celebrities, artists and pets, some of whom have tens of millions of social media followers.
Posted on 21 June 2018 | 5:41 am
Waste-to-energy projects: Banks taking a guarded approach
Last month, the Centre approved the national policy on bio-fuels, which was aimed at enabling appropriate financial and fiscal incentives to the sector.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 11:14 pm
Taj group acquires Lutyen#39;s Delhi hotel in NDMC auction
The property at 37, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg has about 85 rooms, 3 banquet halls and one swimming pool and is situated adjacent to Connaught Place.
Posted on 20 June 2018 | 9:48 pm
