Overall volumes, which indicate the number of products consumers bought, expanded 5.2% in the March quarter, unchanged from the three months to December. Sales volumes in rural markets climbed 5.8%, and in cities by 4.7%, from a year earlier, data from Kantar showed. Kantar monitors branded and unorganised products, including unpackaged voluminous commodities. Nielsen, on the other hand, tracks primarily branded retail sales.
The TV reach of IPL for the first 51 matches has already surpassed the previous season's audience reach of 505 million. The digital reach of the IPL is also poised to beat the previous season's figure of 450 million, having already touched 383 million for the first 29 matches.
Several companies caught in the crosshairs of the GST authorities got a sense of relief last week after the Punjab & Haryana High Court stayed operation of a central board of indirect taxes & customs (CBIC) circular clarifying on the validity of the levy. CBIC's October 27, 2003, circular had clarified that a corporate guarantee, provided by one company to banks or financial institutions to help an associate company secure a loan, even without a consideration, should be considered supply... Читать дальше...
Marvel Studios VP of Global Security and Content Protection has recently sent a subpoena to Instagram amid the making of Captain America: Brave New World.
In Singhbhum, BJP-JMM contest intensifies as water scarcity and tribal development take center stage. Geeta Koda's shift to BJP challenges JMM's Joba Majhi. Villagers lament lack of water access affecting tourism and employment opportunities, highlighting governance issues.
Krishnanagar, steeped in history, faces a high-stakes Lok Sabha battle between Mahua Moitra and Amrita Roy. Matua and Muslim communities play pivotal roles in the electoral landscape, with Trinamool and BJP vying for dominance in different segments.
"The expectation is that in the next 4-5 years, about 25-30 GW of capacity will be added. We are looking to cover about 20% of this but it will be over five years. It will be flat in the initial years but possibly from the second or third year, we will see much more capacity getting added."
Modi criticizes Congress and Trinamool, accuses Trinamool of threatening women in Sandeshkhali. Urges voting for BJP, calls Congress and Left a waste of votes. Mentions Sandeshkhali torture, CBI custody, and women disrespect in Bengal.
Over 300 deaths in Baghlan due to heavy rains. UNICEF, WHO, and Save the Children provide aid to 600,000 affected people, half of them children. Urgent assistance needed in flood-impacted districts, as Afghanistan faces challenges with climate change.
This phase is crucial for Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. In 2019, his YSR Congress Party had won 22 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats and registered a thumping victory in the assembly elections. TDP-led NDA is posing a serious challenge to Reddy's popularity this time. It is contesting polls in alliance with BJP and Jana Sena Party. Congress is led by Reddy's sister YS Sharmila.
UN human rights chief criticizes a potential Israeli assault on Rafah, highlighting violations of international law and the impact on civilians. The situation in Gaza remains dire with concerns over displacement, atrocity crimes, and the need for a ceasefire.
Chandrasekaran will take over from Banmali Agrawala who has held the post for the last few years. Chandrasekaran who is already chairman of many key Tata group companies will take charge after requisite regulatory approvals. Agrawala, a key Tata Sons aide, has taken on an advisory role recently in the group.
To begin with, the ministry has geotagged 1.3 million establishments covered under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), about 1.5 million under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) and 104 ESIC hospitals for assessing the current social security coverage and planning future expansion.
The appellate tribunal's decision follows ASK Property Fund, the real estate private equity arm of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, taking ATS to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) citing a default of ₹285 crore.
Derek O'Brien slams Modi's Sandeshkhali claims, brands him 'Lyin King'. Exposes BJP conspiracy. Criticizes PM Gramin Sadak Yojana-III. Highlights Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal. Mentions Jal Jeevan Mission issues.
CII's business confidence index touched a 12-quarter high in Q4FY24, with 51% of firms expecting capacity utilisation of 75% and above. Moreover, 71% expect an improvement in private capex in the first half of FY25 compared with the second half of FY24.
District officials said that the flare-up of a mixture of gas and mud was largely controlled on Sunday but efforts were on to fully end it.
"The Iron Claw" movie is releasing on OTT streaming platform. We have all premier details.
The promise of 300 units of free electricity for setting up rooftop solar panels is attractive. However, since many states give free power, setting up solar panels seems like an additional effort with no significant benefit. Outreach to target consumers, and increasing their awareness of the benefits of switching to rooftop solar, must be an integral effort of this programme. The on-ground outreach in Ayodhya for rooftop solar could serve as a template in other towns and cities.
Billed as 'the most powerful iPad' that's 'also the thinnest', the ad's objective, we reckon, was to suggest Western culture's creative juices - represented by the likes of various musical instruments, a 80s-era Space Invaders arcade machine, Angry Bird and emoji squishy stress balls - all being encapsulated into a 5mm thick Apple product.
Local Trinamool leaders Dilip Mullick and Tatan Gayan were beaten up by women for making "fake videos" by women, supporting BJP, in presence of local Trinamool MLA Sukumar Mahato.
To overcome bad habits, be especially aware of the kind of people with whom you associate. Watch how family, close friends, or others you regularly spend time with influence you. Also, watch how books, movies and other leisure time pursuits influence your thoughts. Distance yourself from anyone or anything that reinforces your bad habits.
The adored marmalade-loving bear is ready to make his return to the big screen in Paddington 3, now officially titled Paddington in Peru. With a cast of stars and a fresh adventure ahead, fans eagerly anticipate the release of the third installment in the Paddington franchise.
A reappraisal of PSUs, however, could slow the longer trend of GoI getting out of business. And it needs to filter out the temporary effects of economic management. PSU banks are unlikely to retain their new-found health against private competitors for an extended period. Government capex, similarly, has a shelf life, after which private investment is expected to take over. That means companies borrowing from the cheapest lender, often from abroad, to build capacities. Neither consumption- nor investment-led... Читать дальше...
