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JSW Foundation's chairperson Sangita Jindal was conferred the prestigious French honour, Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, for her contribution to the arts, culture, and heritage conservation in India and dedication to fostering Indo-French cultural ties. Award Conferred by French Ambassador On Friday, ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou conferred on Jindal the insignia of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) at her residenc
Mumbai, Jul 19 (PTI) India remains a key destination for overseas investments and is likely to attract USD 100 billion in foreign direct investments (FDIs) from the four-nation European bloc EFTA, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 19, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Saturday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers. Speaking at an Assocham Managing Committee meeting here, Goyal al ...Read More >
PNNMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 17: Tejas Cargo India Limited (NSE - TEJASCARGO), one of the leading logistics service providers with a strong national footprint, has announced its Unaudited Financial Results for H1 FY26.H1 FY26 Consolidated Key Financial HighlightsTotal Income of ₹ 306.00 Cr, YoY growth of 19.96%EBITDA of ₹ 47.78 Cr, YoY growth of 4.87%EBITDA Margin (%) of 15.61%, YoY decline of 225 BPSNet Profit of ₹ 12.60 Cr, YoY growth of 44.11%Net Profit Margin (%) of 4.12%, ...Read More >
Kandla (Gujarat) [India], June 5 (ANI): On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainability and joined the global movement to 'Beat Plastic Pollution.' DPA highlighted its ongoing efforts toward building a cleaner, greener maritime ecosystem. These include conserving green cover, embracing renewable energy, and implementing comprehensive green port initiatives--all aligning with the port's long-term vision of environmental stewardship. To mark the day, a tree plantation drive was organised, witnessing enth ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: On the occasion of the 25th MSME Day, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, celebrated the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of India's Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, acknowledging their role as key drivers of grassroots development and national progress by organising 'MSME Talk' at its campus. The highlight of the day was the 'MSME Talk' delivered by Shri R.D. Barhat, Joint Commissioner of Industries, Government of Gujarat, on the theme: 'Treading a Sustainable Growth Path for MSMEs Amidst Changing Business Dynamics.' Also present on the occ ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 14 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an unconditional apology. The incident occurred on June 20 when Justice Nirzar S Desai was hearing a case. A video of the man soon went viral, prompting the high court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings. On Monday, the division bench of Justices AS Supehia and RT Vachhani directed the man, identified as Samad Abdul Rehm ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
Hindustan Power, under Chairman Ratul Puri, has implemented a CSR initiative to combat water scarcity in rural Uttar Pradesh by installing hand pumps. This program, part of a broader corporate commitment, has significantly improved access to clean water and quality of life for underserved communities since 2022. Hindustan Power, led by Chairman Ratul Puri, is making significant strides in addressing water scarcity in rural Uttar Pradesh through its innovative CSR initiative. Launched in 2022, this program installs hand pumps in water-stressed villages, ensuring clean water for thousands of un ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current financial year, despite geo-political tensions and trade policy uncertainties, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, Dev further said that domestic growth will be driven by low inflation, resulting from good monsoon and benign interest rate regime, triggered by three back-to-back rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India. "There are significant global headwinds like the twin shocks of geo-political tensions and trade ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Monrovia [Liberia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation & President of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative and H.E. Mrs. KARTUMU YARTA BOAKAI, First Lady of the Republic of Liberia and Ambassador of Merck Foundation "More Than a Mother" alon ...Read More >
FS Compressors India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Fusheng Group, celebrated its 15th anniversary in Pune, Maharashtra. The event was attended by customers, supply partners, dealers, and employees from across India and highlighted the company's growth and presence in the Indian compressed air solutions market. Chairman L.C. Lee announced a significant milestone with the establishment of a 50,000 sq. meter manufacturing facility by late 2026, with an investment of about 100 Crore Indian Rupees, rein ...Read More >
In a significant display of support and empathy, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation has announced a commitment of ₹8 crore to aid communities affected by recent flooding across Maharashtra. The initiative includes a direct donation of ₹5 crore to the Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund, aimed at facilitating urgent relief and rehabilitation measures in the flood-stricken state. Abhay Bhutada, who is the Chairman of the Foundation and an esteemed philanthropist, personally handed over the cheq ...Read More >
MUMBAI: While prime minister Narendra Modi stressed that it was the right time for investors to put money in India's maritime sector, the chief economic advisor (CEA) to the government of India V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that the country's GDP growth in FY 2025-26 would surpass the estimation of 6.3% and would be around 7%. Both were speaking at functions during India Maritime Week, being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai. The maritime week also saw a few key memorandums of underst ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Terming the 5.4 per cent GDP growth in the second quarter as a "temporary phenomena", FICCI President Harsha Vardhan Agarwal on Thursday said the industry body expects India to achieve 6.5-7 per cent economic growth in the current financial year, while projecting a pick up in private investment. In an interview to PTI, Agarwal, who is also the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Emami Ltd, said the RBI needs to manoeuvre a "tight-rope balancing act" between inflation and economic growth, as he opined that the central bank has been doing a prudent job. Notably, the FI ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former head of Air India and chairman of the Railway Board Ashwani Lohani is the new Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director. The official order for his appointment was issued on Wednesday. A 1980-batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME), Lohani is known for turning around various organisations during his illustrious career. Following his retirement from IRSME service, he joined the GMR Group as the CEO. According to the order dated June 4, his appointment to the post of director, Prime Ministers Museum and Library in the rank and pa ...Read More >
Jammu : The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu stands at a luminous crossroads in its journey -- one defined by ambition, perseverance, and a resounding affirmation of its rising stature. In what can only be described as a golden chapter in the Institute's evolution, IIM Jammu has accomplished a feat few in the nation can claim: the rare distinction of securing not one, but two of the most coveted international accreditations -- BGA and EFMD Accreditation for MBA program -- within a single remarkable year. These accolades speak volumes of the Institute's steadfast commitment to academ ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Tata Group is focusing on enhancing safety across companies as it has become a "top priority" and is aware that it needs to do more on the issue as it goes ahead with its expansion plans, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. He was responding to a shareholders' query regarding safety measures undertaken in the aftermath of the Air India crash and how to avoid such tragedies in other Tata Group firms, while addressing the Annual General Meeting of the Ind ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLCs under the Governor's quota by the state government was a slap in the face for both the BJP and the ...Read More >
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman R C Bhargava on Thursday said India must "not give in to any kind of bullying" after US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent this month, urging national unity to uphold dignity and support the government. On the domestic front, he said a reduction in GST on small cars could help counter the economic strain created by these tariff measures. "My hope and my expectation is that subject to approvals by the GST Council, we will see a revival of the small car market, overall faster growth of the car industry, more i ...Read More >
Hurun India Rich List 2025: Ambani, Adani, Roshni Nadar Lead Nation's Wealth Surge India's wealth creation engine continues to accelerate, with a record 358 dollar-billionaires and 1,687 individuals worth over ₹1,000 crore, according to the newly released M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. The 14th edition of the list, compiled by Hurun India in partnership with M3M India, highlights that Mukesh Ambani, 68, chairman of Reliance Industries, has reclaimed his position as India's richest man, with family wealth pegged at ₹9.55 lakh crore ($105 billion). Close behind is Gautam Adani, 63, with ₹8.15 ...Read More >
In Berlin, Piyush Goyal met with EU Commissioner Dombrovskis to address outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, aiming for a year-end deal.Source : PTI New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday held a discussion with EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity V Dombrovskis in Berlin on outstanding issues in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement in order to enable the two sides to reach a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal by the year-e ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], December 18: Five months after the launch of the "Go Green with Taiwan" project by Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), and after receiving a total of 396 proposals from 45 countries around the world, the most exciting part is finally here. On December 9, 2024, the Top 5 finalists went on an all-expense paid trip to Taiwan where they presented their entries and convinced a distinguished panel of experts and judges from Taiwan that their entries can and will help change the way we live and establish a ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 4 (ANI): Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday came down heavily on the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) over its pitch to reconsider the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution while saying that it was 'all talk'. He dared and challenged RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and top leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the centre to remove the words 'secular and socialist' from the Preamble. 'Days before, I heard that some RSS person said that we should remove Secular and Socialist words from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, will be leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit (P20), scheduled to be held in Kleinmond, Western Cape, South Africa, from October 1 to 3. Rajya Sabha Sources told ANI on Monday that during the Summit, Deputy Chairman Harivansh will participate in key deliberations, reaffirming India commitment to global cooperation, democratic engagement, and sustainable development. He is scheduled to speak in two thematic sessions, Strengthening Disaster Resilience an ...Read More >
VMPL Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15: Essgee Group proudly celebrates 25 years of excellence in Real Estate, Renewable energy and Strategic Investments alongside the 75th birthday of its Founder and Chairman, Mr. Suresh Gandhi. This milestone marks over five decades of Mr. Gandhi's remarkable journey, built on vision, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to creating communities and delivering lasting value. Founded in 2000 by Mr. Gandhi, Essgee Group has developed over 4 million ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita inaugurated the 73rd edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) on Tuesday. The inauguration took place in the presence of Chairman AEPC Sudhir Sekhri, prominent industry leaders and a large number of international buyers and exhibitors. Delivering his inaugural address, Margherita said, '73rd edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) is Asia's largest and most dynamic garment fair. This fair is not just a showcase of fabrics and fashion; it is a celebration of t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed his position as the richest Indian, overtaking Gautam Adani, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 released on Wednesday. With a wealth of Rs. 9.55 lakh crore (USD 105 billion), the 68-year-old Reliance Industries Chairman returned to the top spot, while Adani, 63, and his family followed closely with Rs. 8.15 lakh crore. For the first time in the history of the list, a woman has made it to the top three. Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 44, and her family secured the third spot with a wealth of Rs. 2.84 lakh crore. She not only ...Read More >
India is set to outpace China, which is expected to grow at 4.8%. New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report. This upward revision is attributed to strong economic performance in the first quarter, which has more than offset the effects of increased US tariffs on Indian goods. India ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited on Friday said it has appointed former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor. In a statement, Fairfax said former G20 Sherpa Kant's extensive expertise in economic development, innovation, and sustainable growth is expected to significantly benefit the company's long-term investment approach in India. As India is pursuing an ambitious roadmap toward becoming a developed economy by 2047, Fairfax expects many opportunities for it and its affiliates, including Fairfax India Holdings Co ...Read More >
The ESG policy has been formulated on the basis of the assessment that environmentally friendly and relatively low-polluting industries are suitable for the State's industrial ecosystem. Kerala has now become the first State to implement a comprehensive ESG policy, says Rajeeve The Cabinet on Tuesday approved an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy to implement a governance framework for investments in the State. The ESG policy has been formulated on the basis of the assessment th ...Read More >