CropLife India, representing 17 research-driven crop science companies, opposes a proposal to increase customs duty on agrochemical formulations to 20%. They argue that such a move, based on misinformation about high formulation imports, would adversely affect farmers by raising farming costs and limiting access to newer, safer products.
Baseball fans eagerly await the 2024 Home Run Derby, one of the sport's most thrilling events. This event will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Texas Rangers.
Tata Group's Air India Express introduced 'Xpress Holidays' with MakeMyTrip, enabling bookings for flights, accommodation, and transport. The service includes international destinations, airport transfers, cab pick-ups, guided tours, and exclusive deals, available on the airline's website and app. Chief Commercial Officer Ankur Garg and Saujanya Shrivastava emphasized the MakeMyTrip fulfillment promise.
As the financial year concludes, taxpayers must prepare to file their income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2023-24 by July 31, 2024, to avoid penalties. Late filing can incur a fixed penalty of Rs 5,000, with additional interest on outstanding taxes if applicable. Tax deducted at source (TDS) violations, such as non-deposit or incorrect deductions on property transactions, attract penalties up to 1.5% per month. Timely filing is crucial to claim deductions and avoid penalties up to 300% for tax evasion... Читать дальше...
Wall Street's primary indices climbed on Monday as investors evaluated the potential for Donald Trump to secure a second presidential term following an assassination attempt.
Lupin announced the sale of its US commercial women’s health specialty business, focusing on Solosec, to Evofem Biosciences. Solosec, an FDA-approved single-dose treatment for bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis, is the key product involved. The deal includes potential payments up to USD 84 million based on future milestones.
The Indian rupee weakened against the dollar as the greenback strengthened globally due to investors’ risk aversion after an assassination attempt on former US president Donand Trump and as weakness in the Chinese yuan weighed on Asian currencies, dealers said.
Nielsen Media has secured an office space in Mumbai's Goregaon for over 10 years, with a total rental outgo of over Rs 465 crore. The lease agreement will commence in January 2025 and the fit-out period will start in June 2024. The total monthly rental of Rs 3.88 crore includes Rs 2.87 crore for Nielsen Media's office space and Rs 1.01 crore per month for What's On Media's office space. The agreement also provides exclusive access to 164 car parking slots in the tower.
Axis Bank faces technical glitches during the migration of Citibank customers to its systems, leading to login issues and incorrect details for some users. Customers express frustration on social media platforms. Citibank discontinued its app for retail banking customers and directed them to use the Axis Bank Mobile App. The acquisition of Citibank India's consumer businesses by Axis Bank in April last year included 2.4 million customers and Rs 39,900 crore deposits. Axis Bank did not respond to queries regarding the reported issues.
AMD’s Ryzen 9000 and AI 300 series, featuring models like Ryzen 9 9950X, 7 9700X, and 5 9600X, launched at Computex. Using Zen 5, 4nm, and 3nm tech, the 5th Gen EPYC CPUs cater to AI tasks. AI 300 series with Copilot+ compatibility launches July 28 in ASUS and HP laptops. Jason Banta highlighted ecosystem compatibility and performance benefits.
Local traders broadly expect a $2 billion-per-month foreign flow from inclusion in a JP Morgan bond index, but a senior Citi executive feels that number may be topped as the Fed is likely to start cutting rates soon, turning Indian debt into a favourite within the emerging markets pack.
A video shared on social media shows how close to death former US President Donald Trump was. It is a head tilt and a difference of a millisecond that saved him on Saturday. It is a policy that is close to his heart that saved him.
Food delivery company Swiggy will buy back Esops worth $65 million, its fifth such exercise. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a top PTI leader, has been charged in a case involving the burning of a police station. Despite denying the charges, he faces multiple legal battles related to the May 9 violence. The government has announced the ban of PTI for alleged anti-state activities.
Donald Trump solidifies grip on GOP at 2024 convention amid assassination attempt aftermath and legal challenges, set to unveil running mate choice among Rubio, Vance, and Burgum. As tensions simmer, Biden urges calm while Trump plans pivotal speech emphasizing unity or painting nation under siege.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has set a new record as the fastest human-made object, reaching a staggering speed of 635,266 km per hour (394,736 miles per hour) on June 29. This achievement matches its own previous speed record from 2018. The probe's mission focuses on exploring the Sun's outer corona, a region with temperatures reaching 1-3 million degrees Celsius, hotter than the Sun's surface. It aims to advance space weather forecasting and gather crucial data on solar wind, protected by a robust... Читать дальше...
Odisha is expected to experience prolonged rainfall in the next four days due to a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, and Rayagada on July 15 due to a low-pressure zone northwest of the west-central Bay of Bengal. Areas like Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Balangir may also experience heavy rainfall.
Ronald Reagan was attacked in 1981 when he was the US president. It was called a security failure. When Donald Trump came under attack, a similar security lapse has been identified. Former Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, who defended Reagan from a gunman, has compared the two shooting incidents.
Sectors like utilities, realty, PSU, energy and oil & gas saw buying action while selling was seen in capital goods and IT stocks.
State-owned Bank of Maharashtra is planning to raise Rs 5,000 crore in equity this year as part of a two-year strategy to pare the government stake to 75% to conform to the market regulation.
A survey by LocalCircles reveals that six out of 10 Indians are spending 50% or more on vegetables every week compared to previous months. The shortage of vegetables and fruits in mandis has led to a spike in prices of fresh farm produce, including onion, potato, and tomatoes. Tomato prices have soared to Rs 80-100 per kg, with some state governments stepping in to prevent traders from hoarding supplies.
Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, addressed allegations of misusing disability and OBC quotas in securing her civil service position, stating she will present her case to the investigating committee. She emphasized that the committee's decision should be respected by all parties involved. Khedkar refrained from commenting further, stating her focus remains on her duties. She emphasized the importance of due process and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, expressing confidence... Читать дальше...
