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Fewer women reported sexual harassment in India's top listed firms in FY19

Reporting relative to the number of women employees shows a decline over the previous year

India Inc: Women got only 37 out of every 100 new jobs created in FY19

They form less than ten per cent of the workforce in many companies

Moody's affirms Reliance Industries' rating with a stable outlook

The rating reflects significant improvement in RIL's scale and business mix over the past two years

Reliance Infra PBT shrinks 64% to Rs 322.28 crore in September quarter

Consolidated operating income for the September quarter rose 8% to Rs 5,622 crore from Rs 5,202 crore a year ago

Economic slowdown, falling industrial demand hurting power consumption

Gujarat saw 1.1% fall in demand, Maharashtra 2.63% in April-September period

CG Power enters into inter-creditor pact, calls off merger with subsidiary

CG Power has asked firms linked to promoter Gautam Thapar to return Rs 3,300 crore

BPCL looks at increasing diesel exports as domestic demand declines

BPCL will soon float tenders to seek term contracts for diesel exports

Close to a third of rated companies do not cooperate with rating agencies

Rating agencies also struggle to find information on default in the event of a non-cooperative entity

Reliance Industries puts off gas bid for the second time to November 15

Sources in the company said bidders want more time to adapt to the new bidding system. Some added RIL may be facing lack of interest from potential bidders

Not all state power distribution cos see financial benefit in smart meters

A smart meter has a modem (communication device) and a remote switch by which demand, supply and billing can be monitored and controlled remotely

Maharashtra big-bang poll promises on cheaper power come at a cost

Consumers in Delhi enjoy free electricity up to 200 units a month. This move has led to a significant number getting zero monthly bills

JSW Energy's September quarter pre-tax profit up 17% to Rs 483 crore

Firm says it is unlikely to opt for new corporation tax rates, expects benefit from MAT credit for the full year to be Rs 40-42 cr

Total offers 'attractive' Rs 149.63 per share to Adani Gas shareholders

As the company continues to trade at a price higher that its peers in the same business, analysts call the offer an attractive one

L&T's Ebitda rises 14% in Sept quarter on better operational performance

Reports strong order inflow, revenue growth amidst slowdown

Independent Indian directors quit Suzlon Energy; investor hunt continues

Suzlon, India's leading wind turbine manufacturer, defaulted on payment of Rs 1,169 crore ($172 million) due to its foreign currency convertible bond (FCCBs) holders in July

The fall of Reliance Industries' capital expenditure: Here're the details

The fall in capex is in line with the management's guidance

Automobile slowdown: Number of vehicles crossing toll gates slowing

While traffic and toll collection will take a hit in FY20, toll rates may not rise much in FY21 owing to a lower wholesale price index (WPI)

ICRA revises rating outlook for one-third of wind, solar portfolio

The agency has downgraded rating for 20% of its rated portfolio for wind and solar

Q2 preview: Refining margins may pump up Reliance Industries earnings

Analysts expect refining to offset weakness in petrochemicals (petchem) and a lower tax rate benefit for the retail and telecom businesses

Toll collections hit roadblock as traffic tapers due to auto slowdown

Experts say while traffic and toll collection will take a hit in FY2020, toll rates may also not rise much in FY2021 due to a lower WPI