Modi was made to sweat in Maharashtra during the recent Lok Sabha polls, Thackeray said referring to the campaign undertaken by the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), in which his party is a constituent along with the Congress and the NCP (SP). "Modi must come to Maharashtra for Vidhan Sabha polls," he said while addressing party workers here.
The Nifty traded within a 130-point range, failing to breach 25k for the third session, while the Sensex remained range-bound. Both indices closed flat with a positive bias.
Tata Motors Q1 Expectations Preview: Analysts expect JLR volumes (excluding China JV) to increase by 9% YoY led by strong growth in Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Defender model volumes. Overall, revenues (ex China JV) to increase by 6% YoY in 1QFY25.
The Indian rupee reached a record low of 83.72 against the U.S. dollar, driven by equity outflows, volatility in the yuan, and strong dollar demand.
Neeraj Chopra, amid high expectations, faced significant challenges at the Olympic Games due to a nagging injury. Despite limited participation in earlier events, he remained a strong podium contender. Chopra aimed to make history by winning a second consecutive gold, competing against top global javelin throwers. The Indian contingent continued its quest for success.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for exploring a free trade agreement with India during his visit to New Delhi. Speaking at the Vietnam-India Business Forum, he emphasized the goal of increasing bilateral trade to USD 20 billion and urged Indian businesses to invest more in Vietnam, particularly in strategic infrastructure areas.
Sarabjot Singh earned a medal at his first Olympics alongside Manu Bhaker. The 22-year-old narrowly missed the men's 10m air pistol individual final and started poorly in the mixed event but regained form. His journey took him from a 'hobby shooter' to winning gold at the Junior World Championship in 2019.
These members were concerned about the status of collapse of railway bridges in the last three years and the number of persons killed and injured as a result of that. They also wanted to know the steps taken by the government to repair all the old railway bridges across the country. The railway minister clarified that no railway bridge has collapsed in Maharashtra during the last three years and all railway bridges are safe for train movement at permitted speed.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge requested the removal of remarks made by BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari about his political journey and family in the Rajya Sabha. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar vowed to review these comments and assured that any offensive words would be expunged from the official records.
Dabur India’s revenue for Q1 2024 likely witnessed a 6% year-on-year growth, driven by rural market improvement and international business. Domestic volumes reportedly grew by 5-6%, with gross margins expected to improve by up to 200 bps YoY. Higher ad-spends were seen moderating EBITDA margins slightly.
Indian benchmark equity indices rose for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, driven by gains in IT stocks as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Contributions from Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel, and ITC further fueled the upward momentum.
Star India shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa announced her retirement from the Olympics after a disappointing loss in their Group C badminton women's team match against Australia's Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu at the multi-sport event.
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday passed the UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024, making the law stricter in cases of fraudulent or forced conversion.
However, Q1 revenue rose 9.82% YoY to Rs 33,875 crore, falling short of the estimate of Rs 34,770 crore.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has canceled Puja Khedkar's candidature for CSE-2022 and permanently debarred her from future exams for violating CSE-2022 rules, according to a government press release on Wednesday. The decision follows a thorough examination of the records by the UPSC.
Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi said earlier this week that the government has a Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) mechanism to stabilise rising food prices and protect consumers' interests. He further added that this initiative will ease tomato prices, stabilise the market, and provide tomatoes at a subsidised rate to consumers.
Founded in 2017, Bengaluru-based Ola manufactures e2Ws and certain EV components. The company is developing an EV hub in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts in Tamil Nadu, which includes the Ola Futurefactory, the largest automated e2W manufacturing plan
In the unlisted market, shares of the company are currently commanding a premium of 26% over the IPO price, with GMP of Rs 175. The IPO itself consists of a fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 680 crore, along with an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.73 crore shares.
ITC Ltd reported a notable revenue growth for Q1 2024, primarily fueled by its cigarettes and hotels businesses. Revenue increased by 6% compared to the same period last year, and net profit saw a 3% rise. However, the paper and agri segments continued to face challenges, impacting overall margins.
Revenue from operations, however, increased by 36% YoY to Rs 14,956 crore during the reporting period, compared to Rs 11,005 crore in the previous year.
Airtel ceo salary: After his hike, Sunil Mittal took home Rs 32.27 crore in FY 24.
Ismail Haniyeh, a Hamas leader, was assassinated in Iran, triggering widespread condemnation. His death has been denounced by Iran, Qatar, Russia, Yemen, Turkey, and Malaysia among others. The incident is seen as a significant escalation, with many fearing it could lead to further regional instability and hinder peace efforts in the Middle East.
