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June 13 (Reuters) - The UK's blue chip index held just below its all-time high hit last week as investors assessed the trajectory of U.S. tariffs as well as domestic interest rates, while AstraZeneca gained on successful drug trial results. The blue-chip FTSE 100 (.FTSE), opens new tab was up 0.4% as of 1105 GMT, while the domestically oriented FTSE 250 index (.FTMC), opens new tab added 0.3%. AstraZeneca (AZN.L), opens new tab added 1.4% after the pharmaceutical giant said its experimental dr ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health departm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Firstsource Solutions on Friday announced it will acquire Pastdue Credit Solutions, a debt-collection business serving several of the UK's banks, utility firms, telecom companies, and government bodies. The acquisition is subject to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval, said Firstsource Solutions, a provider of domain-led Business Process Services (BPS). Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana July 2025 Installment Date: When Will Maharashtra Women Beneficiaries Receive 13 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Firstsource Solutions on Friday announced it will acquire Pastdue Credit Solutions, a debt-collection business serving several of the UK's banks, utility firms, telecom companies, and government bodies. The acquisition is subject to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval, said Firstsource Solutions, a provider of domain-led Business Process Services (BPS). The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, however, did not divulge the financial details or size of the buy. Sanjiv ...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 B ...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 Mahindr ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 Ban ...Read More >
Hexaware Tech shares have risen 30 percent in the last three months. Shares of Hexaware Technologies rose 3 percent to Rs 882 in morning deals on July 17 after the compnay announced the acquisition of Tech SMC Square India and Tech SMCSquared (GCC) India in a deal valued at up to Rs 1,029 crore, marking a significant step in its strategy to scale up in the rapidly expanding Global Capability Center (GCC) space. The transaction, which is structured entirely in cash, includes an upfront payout o ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 17: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty settled lower on Thursday following selling in IT and banking shares and investors remaining in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the outcome of the US-India trade talks. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 375.24 points or 0.45 per cent to settle at 82,259.24. During the day, it fell by 415.21 points or 0.50 per cent to 82,219.27. The 50-share NSE Nifty closed lower by 100.60 points or 0.40 per cent to 25,111.45. Fresh foreign fund outflows a ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwa ...Read More >
New Delhi: Capital markets regulator Sebi has slapped a fine of Rs 11 lakh on broking firm Prabhudas Lilladher after finding the financial services firm in violation of several regulatory provisions, including misuse of client funds and incorrect margin reporting. The broking firm was held responsible for multiple violations after a comprehensive joint inspection by SEBI along with exchanges NSE, BSE and MCX from April 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. ...Read More >
Patna, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a categorical rebuttal to a viral video shared by YouTuber Ajit Anjum, calling it "false and misleading" amid ongoing political debate over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The video, which claimed that a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Patna was seen filling out and signing several voter forms, sparked political reactions and public concern. RJD MP Manoj Jha amplified the video on s ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Sweden-based investment firm EQT on Thursday completed the acquisition of Niwas Housing Finance Limited, formerly known as Indostar Home Finance, a subsidiary of IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd. Following the acquisition, EQT will invest Rs 500 crore as growth capital to support geographic expansion and enhance digital capabilities of Niwas Housing Finance, a joint statement said. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) IT company Tech Mahindra will invest in sales and marketing as well as learning infrastructure in key markets to enhance its position, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Thursday. During the Annual General Meeting of Tech Mahindra, he said that the IT firm has an edge in the area of AI, which is reshaping businesses and society. "Over the next two to three years, the company plans to invest in learning infrastructure and in enhancing market position in key m ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Panchayati Raj Ministry on Thursday said it has brought together 19 partner institutes of planning and architecture to prepare spatial development plans for 36 gram panchayats across 14 states as a pilot project. A two-day workshop in this regard, titled 'Navingram --" Re-Imagining the Village', commenced in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal on Thursday, the ministry said in a statement. A Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan (GPSDP) is a comprehensive plan that guid ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Sweden-based investment firm EQT on Thursday completed the acquisition of Niwas Housing Finance Limited, formerly known as Indostar Home Finance, a subsidiary of IndoStar Capital Finance Ltd. Following the acquisition, EQT will invest Rs 500 crore as growth capital to support geographic expansion and enhance digital capabilities of Niwas Housing Finance, a joint statement said. This transaction valued at Rs 1,750 crore marks a significant milestone in Niwas' journey as ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) IT company Tech Mahindra will invest in sales and marketing as well as learning infrastructure in key markets to enhance its position, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Thursday. During the Annual General Meeting of Tech Mahindra, he said that the IT firm has an edge in the area of AI, which is reshaping businesses and society. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel Contest by Government of India: How To Participate and Win Up To INR 15,000? Check Sub ...Read More >
July 17 (Reuters) - Indian IT services exporter LTIMindtree (LTIM.NS), opens new tab reported first quarter revenue just below estimates on Thursday, as cautious spending by clients slowed growth in its key North America market to the lowest in over a year. Persistent inflation, weak demand and U.S. trade policy uncertainties are delaying non-essential tech projects, weighing on hopes of a rebound for India's $283 billion IT sector. Clients in the banking, financial services and insurance (BFS ...Read More >
Mumbai, The financial capital has emerged as the top city in India for young entrepreneurial talent, with 15 entrepreneurs featured in the 'Avendus Wealth - Hurun India U30 List 2025' launched on Thursday. The report celebrates 79 of India's most promising business leaders under the age of 30, who are shaping the future across sectors like technology, finance, healthcare and more. The list is part of the first edition of the 'Uth Series', a joint initiative by Avendus Wealth and Hurun India. ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The third largest private sector lender Axis Bank opened the earnings seasons for the June quarter in the financial services space Thursday on a bad note, reporting a 4% decline in net income at Rs 5,806 crore despite a reasonable performance in its core business. The management said the red mark on the bottom-line is mainly due to a "technical impact" as the bank had a one-time hit of Rs 614 crore related to how it classifies some loans as bad. More importantly, on a sequential basis, ...Read More >
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has fined Prabhudas Lilladher ₹11 lakh and Nuvama Wealth and Investment ₹5 lakh for multiple regulatory violations flagged during joint inspections with stock exchanges and depositories. In separate adjudication orders, the regulator pulled up Prabhudas Lilladher for allegedly misusing client funds, failing to settle accounts of both active and inactive clients, reporting incorrect margins and procedural lapses in proprietary trade settlement ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) LTIMindtree Limited, an IT service provider, on Thursday reported over 10 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26 (April-June), reaching Rs 1,254.6 crore, up from Rs 1,135.10 crore in the same quarter previous year. Operational revenue was Rs 9,840.60 crore, up 7.6 per cent from Rs 9,142.60 crore in the first quarter of FY25, according to a regulatory filing. Additionally, the business declared earnings befo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi has levied a fine of Rs 11 lakh on Prabhudas Lilladher after finding the financial services firm in violation of several regulatory provisions, including misuse of client funds and incorrect margin reporting. The order came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) along with the exchanges NSE, BSE and MCX carried out a comprehensive joint inspection of Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt Ltd. The inspection period was from April 1, 2021 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Capital markets regulator Sebi has levied a fine of Rs 11 lakh on Prabhudas Lilladher after finding the financial services firm in violation of several regulatory provisions, including misuse of client funds and incorrect margin reporting. The order came after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) along with the exchanges NSE, BSE and MCX carried out a comprehensive joint inspection of Prabhudas Lilladher Pvt Ltd. Also Read | 'A Decade of Digital India' Reel ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17, 2025 -- In a significant development, Jupiter Money, a leading Indian fintech platform, has received the IRDAI's nod for a Direct Insurance Broker license. This pivotal approval allows the platform to directly offer life and general insurance products, marking its strategic entry into the insurance market. This expansion follows previous regulatory milestones in 2023, where Jupiter Money acquired both an NBFC and PPI license, boosting its credit and prepaid offerings. With the ...Read More >
Hurun India U30 List 2025: Mumbai has become the top city for young entrepreneurs in India, according to the Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U30 List 2025. Out of 79 honourees on the list, 15 are from Mumbai. This is the highest among all cities in the country. Bengaluru comes next with 7, followed by Delhi and Jaipur with 4 each. Other cities like Kolkata, Gurugram, Noida, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and Thane have 3 each. This shows that Mumbai continues to lead as India's financial and innovation capital ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nearly 1.4 lakh new PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts were opened and more than 5.4 lakh new enrollments under three Jan Suraksha Schemes were achieved since July 1, according to the Department of Financial Services (DFS). DFS has launched a three-month nationwide campaign, effective from July 1 till September 30, to bolster the outreach of flagship schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Man ...Read More >
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has set an ambitious growth target of 20-30% for India Post's various circles in the current fiscal year. He emphasized cultivating a service-oriented culture to enable India Post to compete in logistics and financial services. The goal is to transform India Post into a sustainable profit center while upholding its social responsibility. Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has set a growth target of 20-30 per cent for various circles of India Post for the cur ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family ...Read More >
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