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Shriram General Insurance Company plans re-entry in crop business

SGIC is all set to re-enter the crop business and also expand its presence in the non-motor segment to 15 per cent

Without incentives, people won't see reason to buy EVs: Dheeraj Hinduja

Hinduja talks about the company's expectations from the new government, as he outlines the strategy in the light commercial vehicles (LCV) category and Switch Mobility funding

Businesses on winning pitch as IPL final 2024 scores big with fans

When the match started, over 20 mn were watching it on JioCinema, and another 500-600 mn were expected to have seen it on Star Sports

Ashok Leyland Q4FY24 results: Net profit rises 17% to Rs 934 crore

The quarter saw the highest ever sales and margins for Ashok Leyland

Cricket-themed drinks to dishes: Chennai gears up to host IPL final

Interestingly, data by travel platform Ixigo shows non-stop flights from New Delhi to Chennai for this weekend are averaging Rs 18,000-20,000 for a one-way ticket compared to Rs 7,000 on any other day

Indian sports industry get artificial intelligence boost from IIT Madras

Almost all sports in India are taking baby strides in AI, including cricket, chess, boxing, badminton, tennis, and wrestling

Google logs into Tamil Nadu for drone unit; may rope in Foxconn for Pixel

The US tech giant will manufacture drones in the state through its subsidiary Wing LLC, giving a leg up to India's plan to become a drone making hub of the world

Sundram Fasteners Q4 results: Net profit up 5%, total revenue rises 2%

The consolidated earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, amounted to Rs 6.36, compared to Rs 6.01 in the corresponding period last year

Mission is to push Indians to see Majestic Blue Ball: Gopichand Thotakura

Thotakura discusses his aspirations for an orbital space journey to see India from the space, collaborating with an Indian space startup, and becoming an inspiration for many in the future

Muthoot FinCorp plans to reduce the share of its gold loan business

During the last financial year, the company reported its highest-ever loan disbursements with consolidated disbursements at Rs 61,703.26 crore, up by 18.60 per cent

Minimising dependence on imports part of our strategy: A M Int'l chief

Chemicals and fertilisers manufacturing company will expand domestic capacity and may look for tie-ups, says Ashwin Muthiah

Chennai in wait-and-watch mode: Will CSK paint the town yellow on Saturday?

A lot will depend on the home team playing the finals; the city is preparing in anticipation

Shriram Finance will focus more on its core business: Umesh Revankar

Warburg to invest Rs 1,000 crore in SHFL

Warburg Pincus to acquire Shriram Housing Finance for Rs 4,630 crore

Warburg Pincus will acquire the stake through its affiliate Mango Crest Investment from all the sellers

Murugappa Group to foray into e-SCV, plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore on EVs

This comes days after TI Clean Mobility signed a definitive agreement to raise Rs 580 crore from private equity firm GEF Capital Partners LLC

Coromandel increases stake in drone company Dhaksha; to invest Rs 150 crore

Coromandel will invest Rs 150 crore through a fresh issue of shares to increase its overall shareholding in Dhaksha to 58 per cent. Dhaksha, incorporated in 2019 and headquartered in Chennai

Lok Sabha polls: In chilli capital, fiery electoral battle on cards

Guntur chilli farmers await sops, Jagan bets on social sector schemes to woo voters

LS polls: Telangana parties' quest to find their political equilibrium

While Congress faces acid test, BJP feels pressure to prove potential, and BRS fights to stay relevant; industry pushes for MSME benefits and GST easing

Auto retail sales up 27% in April, passenger vehicles make record

Two-wheeler segment grows strongest due to 'positive impact' of elections, says FADA

IIT Madras raises Rs 513 cr in funding for FY24, says it's a record

Institute's alumni give Rs 367 crore, a 282% rise compared to FY23