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Markets climb in early trade after two days of decline
In Asian markets, Seoul and Tokyo were trading in the green while Shanghai and Hong Kong quoted lower.
Hotel industry’s contribution to India’s GDP to hit USD 1 trillion by 2047: HAI
The hospitality industry body also pointed out that for the sector to achieve its target, the accommodation growth will have to go beyond the metros to two and three-tier cities.
Vegetable prices likely to cool down, rising crude a bit of concern: Finance Ministry official
The official further said that a reduction in excise duty is not on the cards the government is driving infrastructure investment, and private sector capital investment is yet to gather steam.
Intel makes fresh job cuts, at least 140 laid off in US
Intel employs more than 22,000 at its Washington County campuses, according to reports.
Lower tax for employees staying in company-provided rent-free homes
The change in calculation will lead to higher take-home salary for employees living in rent-free accommodations.
US-based Moody’s debt burden and shrinking space for political dissent in India
Moody’s said it believes India’s economy will grow rapidly compared to international standards, although potential growth has decreased in the last 7-10 years.
Jio Financial Services to list on august 21
JFS now 2nd-largest non-banking financial company in India
REC को विद्युत उपक्रमों में राजभाषा के उत्कृष्ट कार्य के लिए प्रथम पुरस्कार
नई दिल्ली: केंद्रीय विद्युत और नवीन एवं नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा मंत्री श्री आर.के. सिंह की अध्यक्षता में दिनांक 17 अगस्त को आयोजित हिंदी सलाहकार समिति की बैठक में वर्ष 2021-22 के लिए राजभाषा के क्षेत्र में उत्कृष्ट कार्य के लिए आरईसी को देश भर में…
Inflation containment measures on track; No plans to cut taxes on fuel: Govt official
The official further denied the reports claiming that the Centre is planning to lower taxes on fuel, ease import tariffs on cooking oil and wheat.
New export policy to boost Kashmiri saffron; to be exported to 60 countries: Reports
The Department of Agriculture, Kashmir, claims that within the next two months, the new export policy would be implemented and will provide a big boost for the saffron growers of the valley.
ONGC to invest Rs 1L cr in low carbon energy
The country’s largest crude oil and natural gas producer said it has detailed a road map to scale up its low-carbon energy portfolio significantly.
Two-thirds of companies pay for employees’ upskilling programs
While primary job qualification (like coding skills) and a college degree are given due weightage, employers are keen on hiring people with a problem-solving mindset.
Tunisia arrests bakery union chief amid bread shortage: Media
Economists told AFP the current supply crisis stems from an inadequate reserve of subsidised flour held by the highly-indebted Tunisian government.
Tejas Networks receives Rs 7,492 crore order from BSNL
It will supply its latest 4G/5G RAN equipment for nearly 100,000 sites of BSNL. The order will be executed during calendar years 2023 and 2024.
Mrs. Parminder Chopra’s appointment as CMD of PFC gets Govt Nod
New Delhi: Smt. Parminder Chopra has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) by the Central Govt. effective August, 14. She has been holding the additional charge of Chairman and…
PM Modi: 5G rollout fastest in India; all set for 6G
India’s 5G rollout is the fastest in the world and it has reached more than 700 districts in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day speech on Tuesday.
Reliance Jio completes minimum 5G roll-out obligations in all 22 licensed circles
NEW DELHI: Telecom service provider, Reliance Jio on Monday completed the minimum 5G rollout obligation by launching 5G network using 26 GHz mm Wave spectrum in the country. Earlier Bharti Airtel had announced launching 5G services on 26…
Bankruptcy talk in China’s reality developer Country Garden, fears of wider economic…
BEIJING: Danger bells are mounting in China around Country Garden, a major property developer whose colossal debt raises fear of a bankruptcy that could spell wider economic turbulence, two years after the unravelling of its competitor…
Russian ruble falls below 100 against dollar for first time since March 2022
Moscow: The ruble could sink further to 115-120 per dollar, MOSCOW: The Russian ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level since March 23, 2022 -- weeks after Moscow unleashed full-scale hostilities in Ukraine.
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Shareholders to get 1 share of hotel biz for 10 ITC stocks
The hotel business, which competes with the likes of Taj, Leela and Oberoi hotels, will be listed as a separate entity in about 15 months.
NEW DELHI: Shareholders of ITC will get one share in the soon-to-be-listed hotel entity for every 10…