Viral Video: Sachin Tendulkar celebrated Ganeshotsav by immersing the Ganesh idol in an eco-friendly manner at his Mumbai residence. The cricket legend shared a video of the event on his official X handle. Tendulkar, who has numerous cricket records, last played for India in 2013 and is now active in commentary.
Haryana's upcoming elections on October 5 will see several descendants of the state's three famous 'Lals'—Devi Lal, Bhajan Lal, and Bansi Lal—competing against each other. The contest involves candidates from major parties like Congress, BJP, INLD, and JJP. The results will be declared on October 8.
The Nifty Realty index closed 0.24 per cent down at 1029.65.
Logistics company Western Carriers (India) Ltd is looking to raise Rs 500 crore through its initial share sale, which is set to open for public subscription on September 13.
Prestige Exora Business Parks, a subsidiary of Prestige Estates Projects, has acquired its partner's development rights and a land parcel in Pune's Kharadi locality for over Rs 200 crore. The deal follows amendments to a joint development agreement made in March. Prestige Estates is also raising up to Rs 5,000 crore through equity shares to institutional investors.
JSW Infrastructure Limited has approved a capex of Rs 2,359 crore to expand capacity at Jaigarh and Dharamtar Ports. The expansion aims to increase overall capacity to 400 million tonnes per annum by FY2030. Construction is expected to be completed by March 2027, enhancing cargo handling volume significantly.
The 20th edition of the Indo-US joint military war exercise commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. This annual exercise, which runs until September 22, aims to enhance joint military capabilities for counter-terrorism operations. Both nations are represented by 600 soldiers each, focusing on tactics and techniques in a semi-desert environment.
Nifty opened flat, stabilized after volatility, and closed 0.34% higher at 24,936.40, driven by banks and FMCG stocks.
The Supreme Court of India dismissed a PIL seeking to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing it cannot interfere in foreign policy matters. The court noted that Indian firms could face legal issues for breaching contracts if exports are stopped. The PIL was filed amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The new facility will enable Lam engineers in India to design, test and validate semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment on site and on tool with active chemistries and realistic test parameters, enabling significantly shortened design cycles, the company said.
Indian headline equity indices, Sensex and Nifty50, closed higher on Monday, driven by gains in banking and consumer stocks, despite lingering concerns over the U.S. economy following last week's jobs data, which indicated a continued slowdown in the labor market.
The Indian rupee ended little changed on Monday, as dollar sales by foreign banks offset the drag from Asian peers that fell due to weak risk appetite as investors awaited clarity on the size of a likely U.S. rate cut this month.
BookMyShow has partnered with IndiGo to launch the ‘Runway to Party’ campaign, offering exclusive benefits for attendees of major music festivals. Festival-goers booking through BookMyShow will receive discounts on IndiGo flights and additional perks for Sunburn Goa 2024. This initiative aims to boost entertainment tourism and enhance consumer experience.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed a 15-year agreement to supply Indian Oil with 1 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas annually. The LNG will primarily come from ADNOC's Ruwais project, which is set to start production in late 2028 and will significantly increase the company's LNG capacity.
The Indian Army and IAF have signed an agreement with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to enhance logistics expertise. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the importance of this collaboration for national security and self-reliance in defence. The MoU aims to develop in-house logistics capabilities, supporting national development plans.
Nowhere else is Unilever valued at that much. So, no buyer will actually want to pay the Indian level of valuations for that business. So, I do not think that will fly. So, they will have to demerge it. So that may produce some kind of value unlocking if there is some capital freed up or something that changes.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to face off in their first debate in Philadelphia. With no live audience or mics, the debate will focus on key issues like the economy, immigration, and reproductive rights. Both campaigns are taking this debate seriously as it could influence swing-state voters.
Azure Power has announced plans to prepay green bonds worth USD 310 million, maturing in December 2024. These bonds are linked to seven utility projects across various Indian states. The refinancing, valued at approximately Rs 24 billion, is underwritten by REC Limited and highlights Azure Power's commitment to sustainable growth in India's renewable energy sector.
Defending champions India secured their second consecutive win in the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament by defeating Japan 5-1. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice, with additional goals from Abhishek, Sanjay, and Uttam Singh. Matsumoto Kazumasa scored for Japan. India will face Malaysia next after a rest day. The top four teams from the round-robin league will advance to the semifinals.
Indian motorsport has seen significant growth over the past five years, but infrastructural support remains a challenge, says JK Tyre motorsport head Sanjay Sharma. The company has partnered with RPPL for the Indian Racing Festival, aiming to bring Formula 3 to India soon. Government recognition and increased sponsorship are positive signs.
Warren Harris, CEO of Tata Tech, discusses the company's focus on margin preservation and growth in the EV sector. Tata Tech aims to achieve a 20-21% margin in the next two to three years. The company is also excited about its partnerships with Agratas and BMW, which are expected to drive future growth.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam, a key player in Gujarat's water and energy management, alone generated over 800 MU of electricity, with a total of 891 MU coming from both the Sardar Sarovar River Bed Power House (RBPH) and Canal Head Power House (CHPH).
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A couple in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district spent nearly two hours atop their submerged car after it was swept away by an overflowing river. Local fire officials rescued them once the water level receded. The car had been pushed about 1.5 km from the causeway they were attempting to cross.