Moreover, the company further noted that performance remained impacted due to muted domestic demand as well as surging wood prices in the Indian market. The company said that structural weakness in the Chinese economy persists. ITC also observed strong growth in Value Added agricultural products that were mainly driven by coffee and spices.
Eight Indian nationals serving in the Russian armed forces have died, as reported by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in Rajya Sabha. He stated that 12 Indians have already left the Russian forces, while 63 are seeking early discharge. The Indian government is facilitating the return of the deceased and has secured compensation from Russia for their families. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the need for the early release of all Indian nationals during his visit to Russia. Читать дальше...
Homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Emami Ltd on Thursday reported a 36.4% jump in standalone net profit at Rs 176 crore in the first quarter ending June 2024 as compared to the same period last year when it had clocked Rs 129 crore.
Jamal Baloch, a Baloch activist from PAANK, voiced concerns over Pakistani security forces targeting peaceful protesters in Balochistan, highlighting increased atrocities against the Baloch people. Speaking at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands, Baloch condemned the long-standing violence by Pakistani forces, including recent crackdowns on demonstrators protesting against administrative brutality. Internet services and shops have been shut down in affected areas, with reports of direct shootings... Читать дальше...
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera has taken charge as the new director general of the Assam Rifles, succeeding Lt Gen PC Nair. Commissioned into the 4 SIKH LI of the Indian Army in 1990, Lakhera has extensive experience in the northeastern region. A postgraduate from Defence Service Staff College, Wellington, and an alumnus of the Royal College of Defence Studies, London, he has held various command and staff roles. Previously, he served as additional director general military operations. His accolades include the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and Sena Medal.
At least 30 people have died and 35 are missing in central China due to severe rainfall caused by Typhoon Gaemi, which recently hit the region. The hilly Hunan province experienced record rainfall, leading to the evacuation of over 11,000 people from Zixing city. The torrential downpours disrupted roads, power, and communication. While some infrastructure has been restored, search and rescue efforts continue. The extreme weather has resulted in multiple fatalities and landslides across the province.
Explore five rare sports featured in the Paris Olympics 2024, including Triathlon, Breaking, Trampoline Gymnastics, Sailing, and Sport Climbing. Discover the unique aspects of these lesser-known events and their scheduled dates.
The region faces a risk of widened conflict between Israel, Iran and its proxies after Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran on Wednesday and the killing of Hezbollah's senior commander on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital Beirut.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 126.21 points at 81867.55
Ahead of the Rs 4,188-crore FirstCry IPO, cofounder and CEO Supam Maheshwari spoke to ET about the pricing of the issue, building a hybrid online & offline brand and more. Maheshwari said the investor response has been optimistic, adding that the company is bringing something valuable to public market investors and institutional investors.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has added 16 more commodities to its daily price monitoring, bringing the total to 38 items. This includes food staples and spices. The increased coverage is intended to stabilize prices and manage inflation. From August 2024, states lacking grain can buy directly from the Food Corporation of India to reduce surplus stocks.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 126.21 points at 81867.55
Billionaire business tycoon Ratan Tata is all set to make multibagger returns of 448.9% or a handsome profit of Rs 2.96 crore in the initial public offering (IPO) of kidswear startup FirstCry.
The NCLAT had asked Byju's counsel to give an undertaking on the source of the funds. Advocate Puneet Bali said funds from the settlement amount are those raised by Ravindran personally from "the sale and gains on the sale of shares". The NCLAT order is expected on August 2.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 126.21 points at 81867.55
Stressing the "need to incentivize youth so that they enter into mainstream politics," Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday made a strong pitch in Rajya Sabha to reduce the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections in India from 25 years to 21 years.
Indian students who are planning to study abroad and individuals traveling internationally for holidays can look forward to finding great deals that will help make their travel more budget-friendly. Let us take a look at new offers for international students in detail.
JSW MG Motor India has announced that its first electric CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) will be named the MG Windsor. This follows a joint venture agreement with SAIC Motor to boost MG Motor's growth in India.
A Mumbai man alleged he got tea cups instead of the Tecno Phantom V Fold 5G smartphone from Amazon, prompting a police complaint. He criticized Amazon's customer support. Separately, a Bengaluru woman discovered a snake in her Xbox controller parcel from Amazon. These incidents have raised concerns about online shopping reliability.
Heavy rains are slashing parts of North India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR getting thrust in the midst of the chaos. Himachal Pradesh, in particular, has suffered significant damage with 5 cloudburst reported in the state, across regions. While rescue operations and relief measures are underway, schools and colleges have been shut and several people have been reported missing. Here's what happened.
The 30-share BSE Sensex closed up 126.21 points at 81867.55
MahaRERA: Now a promoter can't cheat you with false promises of various facilities and amenities like lifts, gym, etc. As per Subham Chatterjee, ALMT legal, "The homebuyers, especially those who had booked under construction flats, would feel deprived while receiving possession of the project without the amenities as promised at the time of purchase. This issue has been resolved to a large extent in view of this MahaRERA order."