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From Uttar Pradesh to Madhya Pradesh, the 'greening' of investor summits

Renewable power project proposals are beginning to make their presence felt in state investment meets

Marginal increase in e-recruitment in white-collar space in Feb: Report

A marginal increase of 1 per cent in e-recruitment in the white-collar space was seen in February this year despite growing macroeconomic challenges, according to a report

Consent-seeking tech top Trai pick to curb pesky calls and messages

It will take customers' consent on the brands or companies they would like to receive communication from

Versova-Bandra Sealink project cost up by whopping 60% to Rs 11,333 cr

The cost of the Maharashtra government's marquee project, Versova Bandra Sealink, has shot up by a massive 60 per cent to Rs 11,333 crore, from Rs 6,993 crore in 2019.

Delhi govt's Budget to have 'biggest outlay' for infrastructure projects

The 2023-24 budget of the AAP govt will have "the biggest" outlay of capital expenditure for infrastructure projects such as roads and double-decker flyovers, Delhi govt sources said

Delhi CNG prices rise 38%, LPG cylinder 22% costlier in last one year

The price of CNG has shot up by nearly 38 per cent while the price of an LPG cylinder increased by about 22 per cent in Delhi during the period of last one year.

SVB crisis: $200 mn worth start-up deposits moved to GIFT City, says MoS IT

Says Indian financial sector should be preferred banking partner for start-ups

Influenza H3N2 or Covid-19 XBB 1.16? Here's how you can differentiate

As cases of Influenza H3N2, and Covid-19 variant XBB 1.16 are on the rise, here's how you can differentiate between the two

Govt has no central data on heart attack, cancer, HIV: MoHFW to Rajya Sabha

Heart diseases contributed 28.1% of the total deaths in India, in 2016 compared to 15.2% in 1990

Govt approves capital acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 70,584 cr

India on Thursday approved the capital acquisition of indigenously-developed military hardware worth Rs 70,584 crore as part of a mega procurement plan

Economic growth to moderate to 6% in FY24, inflation may ease: CRISIL

Full impact of RBI's rate hikes will be next fiscal, says agency while citing three reasons for economy slowing

Wholesale credit to grow at 9-11% in FY23-30 period: CRISIL report

9% of infrastructure, industrial capex is for green projects and number is rising, says agency

Global environment gloomier, India to grow at 6% next year: CRISIL

CRISIL said that the risks to inflation are 'tilted upward' due to the predictions of El Nino over the next couple of months

IT hardware manufacturers flag PLI investment clause; cite demand issues

The IT manufacturers have said that they have underutilised capacities that first need to be used up before they can commit to further expansion

Global uncertainty rising, need to maintain margins of safety: V Nageswaran

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said the global uncertainty has been rising after the recent developments in the US and govts, businesses and individuals should keep 'margins of safety' in fiscal

Indian industries stock up on coal to avoid shortages during summer

The fear of disruptions to mine output when monsoon rains begin a couple of months later is also a factor

A tall order reaching $5 trn GDP a year ahead of IMF's FY27 projection

India's economy is officially projected to reach Rs 272 trillion, or $3.58 trillion, this financial year

Garcetti's confirmation to boost India-US economic ties: US biz leaders

US senators voted 52 to 42 on Wednesday to confirm the former Los Angeles mayor to the post after an unprecedented delay of more than two years

Jayant Sinha to introduce Competition (Amendment) Bill 2023 on Friday

The list of private members business on the Lok Sabha's website mentions this bill to be introduced on March 17

Ramkrishna Forgings-Titagarh JV lowest bidder for forged wheels tender

Consortium needs to supply 80K of forged wheels annually over 20-year timeline