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IIM-A stands behind new logo design despite opposition from faculty

The faculty has raised concerns on two new logo designs being approved without proper consultation

Cyclical downturns lead Surat textile industry to stitch export dreams

The largest cluster of man-made fibre (MMF) textiles in the country, Surat was largely domestic market-focused with over 90 per cent sales.

Lancet publishes phase-3 trial data of Zydus' Covid vaccine ZyCoV-D

According to Zydus, the plug-and-play technology of the vaccine equips it to adapt to the rapidly mutating SARS COV-2 virus.

IIM-K's one year MBA in business leadership sees average pay rise by 20%

The programme attracted the highest offer of Rs 69.3 lakh a year, median salary rose 22.2% YoY to Rs 25 lakh

ICICI Bank eyes 40% growth in FY22 retail loan disbursement in Gujarat

Going forward, bank's expansion focus is on micro markets like textile hub and diamond market in Surat, ceramic market in Morbi, steel, metal and pharma in Ahmedabad and paper units in Vapi

India's share of 23% highest among foreign students in Australia

Slew of measures taken by govt Down Under to get back international students

Gujarat's dyes, intermediates units look to work around input cost hike

They plan to shorten contract cycles, hedge as rupee declines vs dollar; industry's exports stands at $18 bn a year, of which Gujarat's share is almost 80%

Alembic Pharma fully acquires Aleor Dermaceuticals from JV partner

Picks up remaining 40% stake from JV partner Orbicular Pharmaceutical

Mixed reviews on CUET: Fair competition, but a shift in focus

The University Grants Commission (UGC)'s recent move to launch a common entrance test for central universities in India has got mixed reviews from academics and institutes

Torrent acquires 50 Mw solar power plant from Lightsource for Rs 300 cr

The plant in Maharashtra has a long-term PPA with Solar Energy Corp of India for full capacity for a period of 25 years at a tariff of Rs 4.43/ kWh

ManpowerGroup's hiring outlook for Q2CY2022 declines by 11 pps QoQ

ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey: The dip in hiring outlook over the previous two quarters is being attributed to geopolitical instability coupled with rising inflation

Poultry vaccine maker Hester Bio enters pet care, no fresh investment seen

Is now looking to add dermatology, nutrition, grooming, anti-infective and specialty products in this segment

Asian Granito files draft letter of offer for Rs 500 crore rights issue

Plans to raise funds to fuel capacity expansion, foray into sanitary ware, surface flooring

Premium packaged water brand Clear Pani aims to treble sales to Rs 300 cr

The target follows the firm's confidence in doubling its turnover in the current financial year 2021-22 to over Rs 110 cr

UK, Australia may score over Canada for Indian students, shows data

Friendly post-study work visa rules, borders opening up may shift preferences for Fall 2022 intake season

Cadila, Torrent get licence to make generic version of Pfizer's Covid pill

Pharma firms enter into licensing agreement with Medicine Patent Pool to use nirmatrelvir compound for making PAXLOVID

Slow start to coronavirus vaccination drive for 12-14-year age group

The upcoming Holi weekend could also to be a dampener for the drive

Largest ceramic manufacturing cluster bears brunt of gas price hike

The industry is facing natural gas supply and price hike issues

EV public charging point player CHARGE+ZONE eyes $100 million fund raise

Having set up 20 such EV charging points across 1,000 km on some national highways, the firm is now looking to cover over 10,000 km in the country

NEET-UG age cap removal a booster for medical aspirants: Experts

According to latest estimates, while the number of NEET applications has risen from 1.33 million in 2018 to roughly 1.6 million in 2021, the number of MBBS seats available is just over 88,000.