Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian stock market tumbled on its second consecutive session, ending in the red territary on Thursday due to the additional 25 per cent import tariffs by the US on Indian imports, which came into effect a day earlier. At the end of the trading session today, BSE Sensex was down 705.97 points or 0.87 per cent at 80,080.57, and the Nifty 50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 211.15 points or 0.85 per cent at 24,500.90. Also Read | Ganesh ...Read More
Kerala Lottery Result | Image: Wikipedia (Representational Image) The results of Kerala Lottery for Kerala Karunya Plus KN-587 on Thursday, August 28, will be announced at 3 PM today and the official results will be published on the website at 4 PM. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping ₹1 Crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of these results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. Kerala Lottery: Results for Karunya Plus KN-587 for Th...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Wastewater treatment solution provider SFC Environmental Technologies has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi seeking its approval to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The company's proposed IPO is a combination of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 150 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 1.23 crore shares by promoters and existing shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus. Proceeds from a fresh issuance worth Rs 47....Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Pharmaceutical firm Murae Organisor Ltd said it is evaluating a structured plan to strengthen its agro-sector presence through R&D and infrastructure-led initiatives with an investment of around Rs 80 crore. The proposed plan reflects the company's commitment to transforming into research enabled, forward-integrated agri enterprise, the Ahmedabad-based company said in a statement. The company is considering investments across key focus areas, including the establishment...Read More
Bengaluru : TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a global leader in the two and three-wheeler segments, announced the launch of its new electric offering, TVS Orbiter. Designed to redefine everyday commute, the TVS Orbiter combines several segment-first features such as a 158 km IDC range, cruise control, 34-litre boot space, hill hold assist, and advanced connected features. With an industry-first 14" front wheel, the scooter delivers unmatched comfort, convenience, and performance, at an attractive price...Read More
Mumbai: The Indian equity indices fell sharply to end the session nearly one per cent lower on Thursday -- a day after the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods came into effect. Sensex ended the session at 80,080.57, down 705 points or 0.87 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,754 against last session's closing of 80,786.54 amid selling across the sectors. The Index further extended the losing momentum to hit an intra-day low at 80,013.02 following the ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's natural diamond polishing industry recorded 18 per cent surge in exports in July on year-on-year (YoY) basis as it had cranked up production to meet the anticipated festival demand in the US, a report said on Thursday. The industry is projected to see a 28-30 per cent decline in revenues, dropping to approximately $12.50 billion this fiscal year, down from $16 billion last fiscal year due to the impact of US tariffs, a report from credit ratings agency...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian equity indices fell sharply to end the session nearly one per cent lower on Thursday -- a day after the 50 per cent US tariffs on Indian goods came into effect. Sensex ended the session at 80,080.57, down 705 points or 0.87 per cent. The 30-share index started the session in negative territory at 80,754 against last session's closing of 80,786.54 amid selling across the sectors. The Index further extended the losing momentum to hit an intra-day low at ...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 28 (ANI): The Indian stock market tumbled on its second consecutive session, ending in the red territary on Thursday due to the additional 25 per cent import tariffs by the US on Indian imports, which came into effect a day earlier. At the end of the trading session today, BSE Sensex was down 705.97 points or 0.87 per cent at 80,080.57, and the Nifty 50 at National Stock Exchange (NSE) slipped 211.15 points or 0.85 per cent at 24,500.90. From its recent hig...Read More
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme...Read More
Mumbai: Stock markets witnessed a sharp fall on Thursday as investor confidence took a hit after the United States imposed additional tariffs on Indian goods. The Sensex fell by 706 points, closing at 80,080.57, while the Nifty dropped 211 points, ending the day at 24,500.90. This comes after US President Donald Trump's decision to impose an extra 25 percent tariff on Indian imports, bringing the total tariff to 50 percent. The move is seen as a response to India's continued purchase of oil from...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) India's natural diamond polishing industry faces a 28-30 per cent fall in revenues to USD 12.50 billion in this financial year as the steep 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian exports by the US kicks in, a report said on Thursday. An additional 25 per cent tariffs on Indian products entering the American market came to effect on Wednesday after the US administration's move to penalise India for purchasing Russian oil. This is on top of the 25 per cent the reciprocal tariff...Read More
Meerut/Agra (UP), Aug 28 (PTI) A pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi shrine has turned into a nightmare for several families after a deadly landslide claimed several lives. A family from Mawana in Meerut was struck by tragedy when a sudden lightning strike killed two sisters. The deceased have been identified as Neera Verma and her sister Chandni. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Tuesday on the pilgrimage route. Family members said Amit Verma (40), his wife Neera (35), their daughter Vi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) There is a need to introduce small cars entailing a lower tax slab to offer an alternative to consumers at the lower end of the pyramid to shift from "risky" two-wheelers to passenger vehicles, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava said on Thursday. Speaking at Maruti Suzuki's 44th Annual General Meeting here, noted that with changes in emission and safety regulations over time, the cost of entry-level cars has increased, making them unaffordable for many prospective ...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday, with the Sensex cracking 706 points, as the additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for its purchases of Russian oil came into effect. Besides this, persistent foreign fund outflows also dented investors' sentiment. The additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on India came into effect on Wednesday, bringing the total amount of levies imposed on New Delhi to 50 per cent. The 30-...Read More
New Delhi, August 28: Nissan stopped the production of its R35 GT-R model globally 18 years. The Nissan R35 GT-R 'Godzilla' was a high-performance sports car made by the Japanese automaker. Despite Nissan Motor ending the production of the units, it is said that the name would return in the future. Nissan R35 GT-R 'Godzilla' had around 48,000 units made during its long-running production course, and with just a team of nine craftsmen called "Takumi", skilled in assembling the R35 GT-R engines i...Read More
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, delivering a serious blow to ties between two powerful democracies that had in recent decades become strategic partners. A punitive 25% tariff, imposed due to India's purchases of Russian oil, was added to Trump's prior 25% tariff on many imports from the South Asian nation. It takes total duties as high as 50% for goods as var...Read More
Need to stay united, must stand up to bullying, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava (File image) India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. "It is our duty as Indians to do our very best to promote and maintain our dignity and respect and not give in to any kind of bullying in this ma...Read More
The Union Cabinet has extended the PM SVANidhi scheme until March 31, 2030, with a Rs 7,332 crore outlay, benefiting 1.15 crore vendors. Loan limits are increased, and UPI-linked RuPay credit cards are introduced for timely repayment. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme till March 31, 2030, with a total outlay of Rs 7,332 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime M...Read More
BusinessWire IndiaBangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 25: Fans of BGMI, India's favorite multiplayer game, can now claim today's special reward, the Gulping Gull Backpack. Designed to stand out in every lobby, this vibrant backpack adds a bold statement to your in-game style. Each code is limited to 10 redemptions. Redeem codes are valid until September 12, 2025, and will be released daily on BGMI's official channels. Redeem Codes:1. EHZBZN98F5M3TS8T2. EHZCZS3ARD37MDAU3. EHZDZ9C8VVNJ5V534. E...Read More
The Adani Group has significantly increased its reliance on Indian lenders, with domestic banks and financial institutions now responsible for half of its staggering debt, which exceeds Rs 2.6 lakh crore, The Times of India reported on August 25. This marks a notable rise from 40% just a year ago, as the conglomerate navigates a changing financial landscape characterised by lower local funding costs and improved credit ratings, ToI's report (by Mayur Shetty) said. In the twelve months leading u...Read More
Sloan India's Latest Flushing Innovations - Transforming the Restrooms in India Sloan India's Latest Flushing Innovations - Transforming the Restrooms in India 2 min read Last Updated : Aug 28 2025 | 2:40 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], August 28: Sloan India, a subsidiary of Sloan Valve Company, USA, has launched two innovative flushing solutions: the industry's first flushometer with a 20mm inlet--the TruFlush Manual Dual-Flush Flushometer--and Sloan's first sensor-based dual-flush flushome...Read More
Thousands of vehicles, including hundreds of trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables for Delhi-NCR markets are stranded. Heavy rainfall and continuous landslides have brought life to a standstill on the Chandigarh-Kullu highway, creating a traffic jam stretching nearly 50 kilometres. Thousands of vehicles, including hundreds of trucks loaded with fruits and vegetables for Delhi-NCR markets are stranded, NDTV reported. According to the officials, the Chandigarh-Manali highway has been blocked ...Read More
New Delhi: The government's plan to simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, replacing the existing four-slab GST system with a simpler two-slab structure, is set to bring considerable relief to the consumers, with lower tax rates expected to make a wide range of goods more affordable, according to a new report. This move will directly benefit 11.4 per cent of India's Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE), with taxable consumption estimated at Rs 150-160 lakh crore, Bank of B...Read More
NEW DELHI: On the 11-year completion of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Uttarakhand chief ministerPushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday emphasised how India's economy has progressed over the years and how crores of citizens have been connected to the financial system.CM Dhami on X said, "The visionary foresight and resolve of the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji laid the foundation for a transformation 11 years ago, which gave a new direction to India's economic progress. The Pra...Read More
LAHORE/SRINAGAR (Reuters) -Pakistan's eastern towns of Chiniot and Hafizabad face a risk of catastrophic floods if an irrigation barrage crumbles on a major river upstream after heavy rains swelled it beyond capacity, officials warned on Thursday. Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan are battling torrential monsoon rains that have unleashed flash floods, swelled rivers and filled dams, with 60 deaths this month in Indian Kashmir, and Pakistan's toll at 805 since late June. Any flooding ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), said it is hopeful that the Prime Minister's proposal will reduce the GST on small cars to 18%. MSIL chairman RC Bhargava said it is a matter of happiness that the Government has recognised that there are a large number of consumers at the lower end of the market, and they need some help in these difficult times. "We have talked in the past about the concern about the growth rate of the car industry. I won't dwell on this an...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) As the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US come into effect, close to one-fourth of India's textile exports may be severely impacted in the next six months, with America being the largest export market for the country's apparel industry and exporters grappling with order cancellations, experts said on Thursday. However, the extension of duty-free import of cotton by three more months till December 31 is expected to bring some much-needed relief to the domestic textile ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) Audit committees at companies should ensure the independence of auditors, NFRA Chairperson Nitin Gupta said on Thursday, as he stressed the importance of good corporate governance practices. He also listed out various fundamental principles for sound financial reporting, including the key role of external auditors. The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has been taking steps to boost sound financial reporting practices and is also taking action against auditi...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday. Addressing shareholders at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) here, the veteran industry leader also noted that reduction in GST on small cars would help in reviving the growth of the industry. "We are all aware of the global uncertainty that has been caused in rece...Read More