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AISIA urges govt to impose 50% basic custom duty on solar equipment
All India Solar Industries Association (AISIA) on Thursday urged the government to impose at least 50 per cent BCD (basic custom duty) on solar equipment for sustenance of domestic manufacturers.
 "AISIA urges govt to impose 50% basic custom duty on solar equipment")
Bharti Enterprises seeks nod to set up ground stations for satellite firm
UK-based company proposes to put up 648 satellites to deliver affordable wireless internet
 "Bharti Enterprises seeks nod to set up ground stations for satellite firm")
Hate content issue may impact Facebook's India business, say experts
Analysts foresee strengthening of "Facebook ad boycott" call, with big players in the country revisiting their decision to advertise on the platform
 "Hate content issue may impact Facebook's India business, say experts")
DGCA to implement e-governance project for approvals, licenses by year-end
The project is being implemented in four phases and is expected to be completed by the end of this year
 "DGCA to implement e-governance project for approvals, licenses by year-end")
Indian Oil Corp to fully restart Odisha's Paradip refinery by Saturday
The refinery's maintenance shutdown has been extended by a few days due to shortage of laborers amid the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Indian Oil Corp to fully restart Odisha's Paradip refinery by Saturday")
Axis Bank launches 'Gig-a-Opportunities' to hire up to 1,000 in a year
Axis Bank has plans to employ nearly 1,000 people under its new hiring initiative 'Gig-a-Opportunities', a model devised to attract skilled talent that can work with the bank remotely
 "Axis Bank launches 'Gig-a-Opportunities' to hire up to 1,000 in a year")
80% firms in Asia Pacific changing marketing strategy over Covid-19: Adobe
Organisations in countries like India and China are likely to have a Covid-19 taskforce to manage messaging and campaigns.
 "80% firms in Asia Pacific changing marketing strategy over Covid-19: Adobe")
Hindalco to supply 1.2 mn tonne red mud to Ultratech in new deal
Move will help cement maker reduce dependence on natural resources and promote circular economy; Red mud is a waste product generated in alumina production
 "Hindalco to supply 1.2 mn tonne red mud to Ultratech in new deal")
Maruti Suzuki ties up with start-up hub in IIM-B for mobility solutions
The collaboration marks first-of-its kind initiative by an automobile manufacturing company to help early-stage startups become large-scale businesses
 "Maruti Suzuki ties up with start-up hub in IIM-B for mobility solutions")
ICICI Bank's Rs 15,000 cr equity raise is credit positive: Moody's
The fresh capital raise will add in 170 basis points to the consolidated Common Equity Tier-1 (CET1) ratio from 13.4 per cent at the end of June 2020, after including profit for the June quarter.
 "ICICI Bank's Rs 15,000 cr equity raise is credit positive: Moody's")
Gmail services disrupted across the globe, company says probing issue
According to the G Suite status dashboard, Google is "investigating reports of an issue with Gmail"
 "Gmail services disrupted across the globe, company says probing issue")
Tata's Air India gamble could reveal the path of group's aviation business
A possible bid for this troubled state-owned airline could be the first move towards bulking up its underwhelming aviation business
 "Tata's Air India gamble could reveal the path of group's aviation business")
Country's space reforms are not aimed at privatising Isro, says chairman
Isro will be able to better utilise its resources in taking up capacity building and developmental activities, he adds
 "Country's space reforms are not aimed at privatising Isro, says chairman")
Flipkart top executive Anil Goteti leaving to pursue entrepreneurial goals
Will be with Flipkart till November, and will continue to be associated with the firm in consultative capacity after the its flagship sale event 'Big Billion Days'
 "Flipkart top executive Anil Goteti leaving to pursue entrepreneurial goals")
Personal healthcare and medical insurance ad volumes up amidst pandemic
Brands feel it is a good time to advertise anything and everything connected to well-being
 "Personal healthcare and medical insurance ad volumes up amidst pandemic")
BS READS: How Beardo shaped hair grooming biz into an investors' gold mine
Built on an initial investment of mere Rs three crore, Beardo sold at an estimated valuation of Rs 350-400 crore in a two-phased acquisition by Marico
 "BS READS: How Beardo shaped hair grooming biz into an investors' gold mine")
Leasing of T'puram airport to Adani an act of brazen cronyism: Kerala govt
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for leasing out airports at Jaipur, Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram through public-private partnership (PPP)
 "Leasing of T'puram airport to Adani an act of brazen cronyism: Kerala govt")
Boom and the race to tap e-pharmacy sector in India in pics: Things to know
Online pharmacy segment has significant traction amid the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Boom and the race to tap e-pharmacy sector in India in pics: Things to know")
Swiggy's food delivery executives in Chennai protest alleging drop in pay
Swiggy's food delivery executives on Wednesday protested alleging drop in pay in new payment structure put in place by the company in Chennai
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Covid-19 impact: Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains
Industry body says Covid could end up eating a third of total market, Zomato says 40% dine-ins will shut
 "Covid-19 impact: Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains")