Pirojsha Godrej revealed strategic plans for Godrej Industries Group (GIG) post the recent division of family assets. The amicable split has enabled faster decision-making and capital allocation. GIG aims to scale its businesses in FMCG, real estate, and financial services, with a Rs 5,000 crore investment into Godrej Capital and a future IPO. The division focused on fair valuations and maintaining robust family relationships, enabling continued collaboration on projects. The Godrej brand will be... Читать дальше...
"One of the things that we have made clear is that we want to see the interim government chart a democratic future for the people of Bangladesh," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing.
Two Indian-American lawmakers have called for an immediate end to the ongoing violence against the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. They have also urged Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to uphold the rule of law as he takes over the reins of the interim government. The failure of Congress and the administration to acknowledge and condemn the violence against Hindus and other religious minorities is unacceptable.
The earnings season for the first quarter has commenced with 306 companies, including Trent, Grasim, and Info Edge, reporting their results. Grasim's net profit is projected to range from Rs 104-231 crore, despite a potential YoY decline. Revenue is expected to increase, though profits may be hindered by higher losses in some divisions.
A watchdog reported Thursday that false or misleading US election claims posted on X by Elon Musk have garnered nearly 1.2 billion views this year. The billionaire's potential influence on the highly polarized White House race is highlighted by this data.
Neeraj Chopra made history on Thursday by winning a silver medal in men's javelin throw at the Paris Games, becoming the first Indian track-and-field athlete to achieve two consecutive Olympic medals. This accomplishment was widely celebrated, with President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the nation in congratulating him.
Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh announced that PR Sreejesh will become the head coach of the Junior India Hockey team after the Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The Indian team secured the medals with a 2-1 win over Spain, marking the first consecutive bronze medal for the country in 52 years since the 1972 Munich Games.
Neeraj Chopra's mother, Saroj Devi, expressed joy and praise for Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won a gold medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Paris Olympics. Devi referred to Nadeem as "hamara ladka" and praised his hard work. Nadeem broke the Olympic record with a 92.97m throw in his second attempt, making it difficult for Chopra to beat.
China's consumer prices rose faster than expected in July, while producer deflation continued, as Beijing increased support for its struggling consumer sector amidst a slow economic recovery. The nation's consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5% year-on-year in July, compared to a 0.2% rise in June, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This figure surpassed the 0.3% rise anticipated by economists in a Reuters poll.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to continue efforts to prevent further far-right riots in English towns and cities, with additional convictions being made for those involved in recent unrest. He chaired an emergency meeting with senior ministers and police to prepare for potential future disturbances.