Chinese TV and appliance major Hisense Group plans to acquire a stake of between 15 and 26 per cent in a new air conditioning and washing machine manufacturing plant being established by Epack in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, a top company official said on Thursday.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) expects its construction and mining machinery business to grow by at least 20% next fiscal year, aiming to double sales in the next five years. The company will invest in service capabilities and has launched a mini excavator, Komatsu PC35, to fuel growth. L&T focuses on distribution and after-sales, while Komatsu manufactures the machinery.
In the recent Lok Sabha elections, 86% of the over 8,300 candidates lost their deposits, with 7,190 candidates failing to secure enough votes. The total number of contesting candidates was 8,360. The Election Commission's data shows that independent candidates had a 2.79% vote share.
Did Donald Trump's AI advisor Shriram Krishan donated for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign? American activist Laura Loomer claimed called out Indian-origin Shriram Krishnan for 'donating' to Vice President's campaign where Harris was pitted against Trump. However, when the truth was revealed social media users roasted Loomer and wasted no second in trolling her.
A 52-week high represents the highest price a stock has reached in the past year, serving as a key metric for evaluating its current value and forecasting potential future growth.
Indian benchmark indices ended flat on December 26 amid weak FMCG and banking stocks. Nifty rose 0.1% to 23,750.20 but stayed below the 200 DMA. Analysts predict short-term pressure with support at 23,700/23,600.
Amid booming IPO market, caution is in the air for investors as majority of the companies that were listed in 2024 failed to retain their respective listing gains, shows the latest analysis by ETIG.
The Chinese Defence Ministry has stated that both Chinese and Indian militaries are effectively implementing the border agreement to de-escalate tensions in eastern Ladakh with steady progress. Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang cited the importance of adherence to the leaders' consensus to restore bilateral relations to their former status.
The Competition Commission of India has approved the acquisition of Germany-based MHM Holding by Mavco Investments and Avenue Capital Group. MHM Holding is the parent company of Hubergroup. This deal involves creating a joint venture in India. The transaction has been approved under the green channel route, indicating no competition risk.
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, six national parties including BJP, Congress, BSP, CPI(M), AAP, and NPP received over 63 per cent of the total valid votes. 3,921 independent candidates contested, with only seven getting elected. The NOTA option received 0.99 per cent of the votes, a slight decrease from 2019. Registered electors increased to over 97.97 crore.
The United States may soon feel the heat of the mounting debt rising on the country, and will soon join the list of underdeveloped or developing countries in terms of taking loans. Meanwhile, Greece and Italy are also on the same page, drowning in debt.
Funding for India’s EV sector has nearly halved between 2022 and 2024. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Pakistan confirmed conducting airstrikes on militants' hideouts in Afghanistan, which led to the death of 46 people, including civilians. The Afghan leadership strongly condemned these strikes, labeling them as a violation of sovereignty. Pakistan emphasized that the operations were in response to threats to its security. Relations between the two nations remain tense.
Yellowstone Season 6: Yellowstone, one of the most popular hit Paramount Network dramas in the United States, aired its Season 5 finale on December 15. But speculations are rife that this is not the end of the season. Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, who own the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, and their conflicts with the Broken Rock Indian reservation, Yellowstone National Park, and land developers.
Popular freelance radio jockey RJ Simran, known as the 'Heartbeat of Jammu,' was found dead in her Gurugram apartment, with police suspecting suicide. The 25-year-old amassed a significant following for her vibrant personality on social media. Her sudden death has shocked fans and family.
Rising mutual fund shareholding in the September quarter indicates growing institutional bullishness. Among Nifty 200 stocks, five stand out for significant MF holding increases compared to the June quarter.
Mankind Pharma Ltd and Innovent Biologics have partnered to license and commercialise the cancer immunotherapy drug Sintilimab in India. They aim to enhance cancer treatment and patient access to innovative therapies. Mankind Pharma plans to seek regulatory approval in 2024 and perform essential clinical trials in India.
Branded hotels are poised for strong double-digit revenue growth of 11-12% in FY26, driven by increased leisure and business travel, MICE segment boost, and rising foreign tourist arrivals. Room supply is set to expand by 11-12%, yet occupancy levels will remain high at 74-75%, with average room rates growing by 3-4%.
Wall Street indexes -- Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq -- were trading in red and Nvidia stock price was also down ahead of regular session.
Today's Wordle (#1286) is stirring up quite the buzz among players! As fans tackle the guessing game, many are finding this one trickier than usual. Are you stuck and wondering if you're missing a clue? Don't worry, you're not alone.
The Department of Government Efficiency is soon going to become a reality, and will see Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy putting their heads together under the Trump administrations for this new pet project of the upcoming President. However, their methodologies are scaring Americans, and there are strong fears of an economic crash because of their plans
New Delhi, Bollywood stars and renowned investor Ashish Kacholia-backed Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 792 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
It has been noticed for a pretty long time now that the viewership of CNN is plummeting vigorously with every passing year. In a recent development Senator Dick Durbin was noticed to talk about the extreme low viewership of CNN and thus anxiety and worries inside the CNN still continues to grow.
Brazilian mystic Athos Salomé, famed for accurate predictions, foresees 2025 with official extraterrestrial contact, genetically modified humans, and AI autonomy. He predicts a manipulated energy crisis, population control through microchips, designed climate disasters, and leaks on secret military operations, indicating a transformative and chaotic year ahead.
Sonia Gandhi asserts that Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy is under threat from those in power in Delhi. She calls for fighting the forces that opposed him and glorified his killers. Gandhian institutions are under assault. She urges Congress to preserve and promote Gandhi’s legacy with urgent resolve and purpose.