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29 lakh PCs shipped in India in Q4, Dell pips HP as leader: IDC
New Delhi: Driven by the demand from e-learning and remote working, the India traditional PC market inclusive of desktops, notebooks, and workstations grew 27 per cent year-over-year to hit 29 lakh shipments in the fourth quarter of 2020,…
Allow companies to vaccinate employees: CII
New Delhi: CII has asked the government to allow companies to vaccinate their employees and family members for Covid 19.
CII asked the government to consider industry participation in ramping up the vaccination programme.
"It is…
‘Most home buyers predict stable property prices over next 1 yr’
New Delhi: As real estate prices have been subdued amid the pandemic, a majority of home buyers in the country expect property prices to remain steady over the next one year, showed a report by Anarock and CII.
Property prices across the…
L&T arm to build 2 units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project
Mumbai: The construction arm of L&T has secured an order in the range of Rs 1,000-2,500 crore to construct the Main Plant Civil Works of the Kudankulam 5 and 6 units.
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is India's first Light Water…
Inox Wind bags wind power project orders of 62 MW from IPPs
New Delhi: Inox Wind has announced new orders for the supply and installation of wind turbine generators of 62 MW from IPPs and retail customers spread across various industries for third party sales and captive consumption. The projects…
Amazon manufacturing unit to come up in Chennai
CHENNAI: E-commerce giant Amazon announced on Tuesday that it will develop its first manufacturing facility in the country to produce Amazon Devices at Chennai. It will commence its manufacturing efforts with contract manufacturer Cloud…
At 3,378-square feet and with five-bedroom, this is Asia’s costliest flat!
HONG KONG: Hong Kong may be in its worst recession in years but its luxury property market is still thriving after a five-bedroom apartment broke records with its $59 million price tag.
While there have been more expensive properties…
‘Equal to planting 157847 trees’: Ashok Leyland makes green energy push
CHENNAI: Commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland on Wednesday claimed that 60% of the energy employed for its countrywide operations is green.
Currently, at least 75% of its energy consumption in Tamil Nadu and 60% throughout India…
Booking for Renault Kiger Starts at 5.45 Lakhs
Lucknow. Feb. 16. Taking ahead of its promise of disruptive innovation, Renault today announced the pricing of the all-new KIGER starting at an introductory price of INR 5.45lakhs (ex-showroom, all India). With this outstanding pricing,…
FPIs invest Rs 20,593 cr in Indian equities since Budget
Mumbai: Foreign portfolio investments (FPI), which have touched record highs amid the pandemic, have continued to pour into the Indian equity market post the Union Budget for FY22.
Net FPI inflow into equities in the month of February…
Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials: To Produce and Supply quality seeds to Farmers
New Delhi. The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare is implementing farmer’s welfare scheme ‘Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Materials’ to produce and supply quality seeds to farmers to enhance production and…
All steel to be allowed to be used for Highway construction, so long as it meets the required…
New Delhi. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued orders that all steel – whether produced from ore, billets, pellets or melting of scrap – would be allowed to be used for National Highway construction, as long as it meets…
Govt seeks Sansad Vote for additional expenditure of Rs 6.28 Lac crore
New Delhi: The government on Thursday sought Parliament's approval for an additional spending of Rs 6.28 lakh crore to meet its expenditure commitments made under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana…
Pepperfry gets Rs 35 cr in fresh funding from InnoVen Capital
New Delhi: Online furniture marketplace Pepperfry has secured Rs 35 crore in fresh funding from InnoVen Capital, a leading venture debt and specialty lending firm, the company said on Friday.
This is the third investment by InnoVen…
‘Economic recovery reduces risk of sharp deterioration in PSBs’ asset quality’
New Delhi: India's 2021 economic recovery reduces the likelihood of a sharp deterioration in asset quality at the country's public sector banks, said Moody's Investors Service in a report.
However, the ratings agency said banks'…
Petrostates need to bridge $9 trillion income gap in energy transition: Report
New Delhi: Oil and gas producing countries face a multi-trillion dollar hole in government revenues over the next 20 years as the world decarbonises, with some needing strong international support to diversify their economies and avoid…
Tesla to set up Electric Car manufacturing unit in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday said that billionaire Elon Musk-led Tesla will set up its electric car manufacturing unit in the state as he listed out at least nine benefits promised in the Union…
Havells Marks Its Entry Into Electric Skincare Segment
(Business Wire India) With the latest launch, the company aims to attain 25% market share for the segment in the next 2-3 years. Introduces a complete range for skincare products - from nail shiner to multi-purpose skincare device to…
Powergrid’s nine month FY21 net profit (pat) rises 10% to ₹8,420 crore total income also grows by 7…
NEW DELHI Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a ‘Maharatna’ Company under Ministry of Power, Government of India has posted Profit After Tax and Total Income for the nine months ended 31st December 2020 on standalone basis…
Discovering a city
A delightful book of 11 short stories, each focussed on a different area and era of Bengaluru, Eleven Stops to the Present uncovers several unknown aspects of the city’s rich history and interesting past, albeit in a way that is both…
