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Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's premier news agency, with a reach that covers every corner of India. It employs more than 600 journalists and 800 stringers to cover almost every city and town in India. PTI was registered in 1947 and started operations in 1949.

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Wipro confident of Santoor overtaking HUL's Lifebuoy as top soap brand

Santoor, which has now become a ₹2,700-crore-plus brand, has made its way into liquid hand wash and some other adjacent categories, such as body lotion and body wash

Wipro confident of Santoor overtaking HUL's Lifebuoy as top soap brand
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 10:24 PM IST

Britannia expects half of its sales from rural markets in next 3-4 yrs: MD

The rural market is very important for Britannia, where the maker of Good Day, Marie Gold, and Tiger biscuits reported growth in double-digits in the latest April-June quarter

Britannia expects half of its sales from rural markets in next 3-4 yrs: MD
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

India could be LinkedIn's top market in 2-3 yrs: Country head Pattabiraman

Pattabiraman described India as the 'signpost' for the global future of work

India could be LinkedIn's top market in 2-3 yrs: Country head Pattabiraman
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 1:27 PM IST

BPCL's ₹1 trn refinery project in Andhra gets EAC nod to prepare ToR

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is proposing to set up the plant at Chevuru Village, Gudlur Mandal, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District in AP

BPCL's ₹1 trn refinery project in Andhra gets EAC nod to prepare ToR
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 1:18 PM IST

Himachal govt announces revised pay scales for nearly 14,000 employees

The implication of the amended Rules would be that the multiplying factor for revision of the pay will be 0.34 less, and the basic pay would be reduced proportionately after re-fixation

Himachal govt announces revised pay scales for nearly 14,000 employees
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 1:05 PM IST

Food delivery may get pricier as platforms hike fees, 18% GST adds burden

Estimates suggest that the additional burden on account of 18 per cent GST to be levied on delivery charges from Sept 22 is expected to add Rs 2 per order for Zomato users and Rs 2.6 for Swiggy

Food delivery may get pricier as platforms hike fees, 18% GST adds burden
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Oyo renames parent entity Oravel Stays to Prism to unify global brands

Prism will serve as the umbrella for all our diverse businesses, helping us work more efficiently and clearly communicate who we are, founder Ritesh Agarwal said

Oyo renames parent entity Oravel Stays to Prism to unify global brands
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

CBIC to address industry complaints of non-reduction in prices: Chairman

CBIC chief said the industry has, in the past, also reduced prices of goods as and when the GST Council has taken a decision to reduce taxes

CBIC to address industry complaints of non-reduction in prices: Chairman
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 12:06 PM IST

Anuparna Roy wins Best Director at Venice fest for Songs of Forgotten Trees

Songs of Forgotten Trees follows the story of Thooya, a migrant and aspiring actress, who survives the city by leveraging beauty and wit, occasionally trading intimacy for opportunity

Anuparna Roy wins Best Director at Venice fest for Songs of Forgotten Trees
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:51 AM IST

Bengal govt undertakes cleanup drive to scrap its 22,000 'aged' vehicles

The process, which is already underway, seeks to decommission the old vehicles used by various government departments, most notably police and transport

Bengal govt undertakes cleanup drive to scrap its 22,000 'aged' vehicles
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

PM Modi's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 years: Sitharaman

The final decision on changes in the GST rested with the GST Council, which is headed by the Union Finance Minister and includes representatives of all states and Union Territories

PM Modi's nudge ushered in biggest GST reform in 8 years: Sitharaman
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:37 AM IST

Mcap of 7 top valued firms jumps ₹1 trn; Bajaj Finance, RIL major gainers

From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance and LIC were the winners

Mcap of 7 top valued firms jumps ₹1 trn; Bajaj Finance, RIL major gainers
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

Adani Group looks to invest $60 bn in power, RE sectors till FY32

In an investor presentation, Adani Power said the group plans $21 billion investment by FY30 to scale up renewable energy capacity to 50 GW from 14.2 GW as of FY25

Adani Group looks to invest $60 bn in power, RE sectors till FY32
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:26 AM IST

Health experts alarmed by GST cut on beedis, demand uniform taxation

They warned that cheaper beedis could increase their use, particularly among poor and vulnerable communities, worsening India's tobacco-related health burden

Health experts alarmed by GST cut on beedis, demand uniform taxation
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:21 AM IST

NMC orders deployment of PG medical students in flood-affected areas

The deployment of post-graduate medical students in the flood/disaster-affected areas of northern states and UTs shall be considered as part of the District Residency Programme training

NMC orders deployment of PG medical students in flood-affected areas
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:15 AM IST

SOPA seeks 10% increase in edible oil import duty to support farmers

SOPA Chairman Davish Jain said cheaper imports and depressed domestic oilseed prices have led farmers to reduce or abandon oilseed cultivation

SOPA seeks 10% increase in edible oil import duty to support farmers
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

GST cut to ensure Yezdi, Jawa bikes shine like nobody else: Classic Legends

The bikes of the two brands will cost less than Rs 2 lakh once the new rate of the revised goods and services tax (GST) kicks in

GST cut to ensure Yezdi, Jawa bikes shine like nobody else: Classic Legends
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

Global trends, trading cues, inflation likely to steer markets this week

Markets ended last week on a firm note, with the benchmarks surging more than one per cent, supported by strong domestic macroeconomic data and policy reforms

Global trends, trading cues, inflation likely to steer markets this week
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 11:00 AM IST

Mitsui to operate ONGC's ethane carriers, equity plan under discussion

ONGC has entered into a partnership to build, own and operate two very large ethane carriers (VLECs)

Mitsui to operate ONGC's ethane carriers, equity plan under discussion
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 10:53 AM IST

FPIs pull ₹12,257 cr in 1st week of Sept on strong dollar, tariff concerns

This came following a net outflow of ₹34,990 crore in August and ₹17,700 crore in July

FPIs pull ₹12,257 cr in 1st week of Sept on strong dollar, tariff concerns
Updated On : 07 Sep 2025 | 10:52 AM IST