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Vibrant Gujarat 2024: Tata to soon start new semiconductor factory in state

Vibrant Gujarat Summit: 'Tata Group is about to complete negotiations surrounding semiconductor fab plant in Gujarat,' announced chairman N Chandrasekaran

DP World to build container terminal in Gujarat: Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem

DP World started its operation in Gujarat in 2003 with the opening of the Mundra International Container terminal, he said

Telecom department blocks more than 1,500 numbers linked to cyber threats

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) blocked international and local phone numbers associated with cybercrimes and threats, aiming to curb misuse of telecom resources

Sugar factory lying shut in Goa to resume in one year, produce ethanol: CM

A state-run sugar factory, which has been shut in South Goa since 2019, would resume operation in the next one year and produce ethanol from sugarcane

Indian refiners set to ask for extra Saudi oil after sharp price cut

Indian Oil Corp, the country's top refiner, and Bharat Petroleum Corp, are looking at lifting an additional 1 million barrels of oil each from Saudi Aramco in February, the sources said

Industry bodies eye access to the e-shram portal to fill talent gap

Industry has asked for access to the e-Shram database which will help us enable skilling and employability of the unorganised workforce in the country

Reserve forest: Govt allows delay in notification of compensatory land

Environmentalists say the move could vitiate the intent of Forest (Conservation) Rules, which require state governments to certify that compensatory afforestation land is available

PE investment in Indian real estate down 26% in Apr-Dec 23: Report

Activity by foreign institutions has been subdued due to global geopolitical uncertainty

Indigo second in the world's top 20 airlines in growth of passenger seats

According to OAG, an aviation analytics company, IndiGo's seats per day rose by 29.7 per cent from 47,738 seats in December 2019 to 61,913 last month

Washer found missing on a B737 Max plane in India during inspection: DGCA

Aircraft released after rectification; all B737 Max airplanes inspected as per Boeing's instructions

PM Modi meets top CEOs, discusses made-in-India vehicles to green hydrogen

A day before inaugurating the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on January 10, the prime minister met executives of Suzuki Motor Corp, Micron Technology and AP Moller and discussed industry issues

Making technology more 'human' is the way forward: Accenture study

The report titled 'Accenture Technology Vision 2024: Human by design, how AI unleashes the next level of human potential' said that enterprises that prepare now will win in the future

Like trains, planes, buses; TV and OTT will co-exist: Tata Play chief

There are still about "110 million paying television customers" in this country, who are paying no less than Rs 300 a month, Tata Play MD and CEO Harit Nagpal said

NFRA imposes Rs 20 lakh penalty on CA for professional misconduct

In another matter, NFRA imposed a penalty of Rs three lakhs on another CA and debarred him for three years for professional misconduct in the audit of SRS Infrastructure

Bharat Tex Expo next month to attract over 3,500 exhibitors: Textiles secy

The expo is expected to bring together stakeholders across the textile value chain, including government and industry representatives, Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles Rachna Shah said

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum set to ask for extra Saudi oil after price cut

Indian Oil Corp, the country's top refiner, and Bharat Petroleum Corp, are looking at lifting an additional 1 million barrels of oil each from Saudi Aramco in February, the sources said

Mixed-use real estate projects expand as buyers seek integrated lifestyle

Such properties have residential, commercial facilities and are near education and healthcare institutes

Over 50% firms committed to achieving net-zero emission target: PwC survey

According to the survey, nearly 60% of the respondents underlined the need to incentivise Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) interventions by the government

Energy conundrum: Govt to double coal production despite climate goals

Later, the power minister Raj Kumar Singh set out plans on Dec. 22 to add 88 gigawatts of thermal power plants by 2032. The vast majority of which will burn coal

White collar jobs dip 16% in Dec amid cautious hiring in IT, other sectors

White collar hiring in India witnessed a 16% decline in December compared to the year-ago period due to cautious hiring sentiments in IT, BPO, education, retail and healthcare sectors