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TaMo announces third price hike for CVs in 2024 amid rising commodity costs

This hike will be applicable across the entire range of commercial vehicles, with variations depending on individual models and variants

EESL ties up with APEPDCL to promote energy efficiency, conservation

State-owned Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) on Wednesday said it has partnered with Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Ltd (APEPDCL) to promote the adoption of energy efficiency and enable energy conservation within the power distribution sector. Under the 'Energy Efficient Appliance Programme', the partnership will provide a comprehensive energy efficiency solution to both residential and institutional consumers of APEPDCL. The discom portal will raise consumer awareness about the energy efficiency solutions programme through web portal, text messages, and WhatsApp. "EESL has signed an agreement with APEPDCL to promote the adoption of energy efficiency and enable energy conservation within the power distribution sector. The agreement aims to provide access to energy-efficient solutions, extending the benefits of savings of electricity bills for consumers at a large scale," EESL said in a statement. "This partnership is poised to deliver substantial benefits to

WeWork gets CCI nod to sell stake in local unit, exit Indian market

Deal value not revealed; regulator expected to release detailed order is likely later

IT firms grapple with new anti-dumping duty on PCBS under PLI scheme

Mobile phone manufacturers are exempt from this duty, whereas more complex PCB designs are also spared

BLS E-Services to acquire 55% stake in Aadifidelis Solution for Rs 190 cr

Visa services provider BLS International on Tuesday said its subsidiary BLS E-Services Limited (BLSE) has signed an agreement to acquire 55 per cent in Aadifidelis Solutions and its affiliates for an enterprise value of about Rs 190 crore. BLSE has entered into a definitive Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire the controlling interest in Aadifidelis Solutions (ASPL) and its affiliates, a major player in India in the distribution and processing of loans for corporates and individuals. BLSE will make an upfront investment (primary and secondary) of about Rs 71 crore with balance consideration being deferred linked to the achievement of milestones in 2024-25, BLS said in a release. The acquisition will be an all-cash deal. The transaction will be completed in the second quarter of the fiscal. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International Services said that the signing of a definitive agreement with ASPL is a strategic move that will unveil a plethora of ...

Jindal Stainless buys remaining 46% stake in Chromeni Steels for Rs 278 cr

Jindal Stainless on Monday said it has acquired the remaining 46 per cent stake in Chromeni Steels Private Ltd (CSPL) for Rs 278 crore. Consequently, CSPL has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, with effect from June 15, 2024, Jindal Stainless Ltd (JSL) said in a release. "Jindal Stainless acquires remaining 46 per cent equity stake in Chromeni Steels Private Ltd. The transaction entails a total outlay of Rs 278 crore, comprising payment towards equity transfer and payment of shareholders' debt," it said. Jindal Stainless earlier acquired a 54 per cent equity stake in CSPL through an indirect acquisition deal for Rs 1,340 crore. The overall acquisition of CPSL costs around Rs 1,618 crore to JSL. JSL CEO Tarun Kumar Khulbe said, "The acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in Chromeni will help us climb the value chain. Since we expect the facility to be operational soon, this strategic move will enable the company to capitalise on the robust domestic demand, which

Durlax Top to raise Rs 40 cr via IPO, fixes price at Rs 65-68 per share

Solid surface manufacturer Durlax Top Surface plans to raise around Rs 40.80 crore through its initial public offer which will open for subscription on June 19, a statement said on Monday. The company, which has been involved in the business of solid surface for over a decade, has received approval to launch its public issue on the NSE Emerge Platform of the National Stock Exchange, Durlax Top Surface said in the statement. The company has fixed the price band at Rs 65-68 per share for the issue of 60 lakh shares which will open for subscription from June 19 to June 21, it added. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 42 lakh shares worth up to Rs 28.56 crore and an Offer for Sale of 18 lakh shares worth up to Rs 12.24 crore. Out of the fresh issue of Rs 28.56 crore, the company plans to utilise Rs 17.50 crore to part finance working capital requirements and Rs 6 crore towards general corporate purposes. Investors can bid for a minimum of 2,000 shares and in multiples thereof. Promot

Suven Pharma to acquire 67.5% stake in Sapala Organics for Rs 229.5 cr

Suven Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it will acquire 67.5 per cent stake in Hyderabad-based Sapala Organics for Rs 229.5 crore. The company, which is one of the country's largest integrated contract development and manufacturing organisation players, has entered into a definitive agreement for investment in Sapala Organics, it said in a regulatory filing. Suven will acquire a 67.5 per cent stake for a consideration of Rs 229.5 crore, subject to customary working capital and net debt adjustments, it added. The company stated that it expects to complete the acquisition of the remaining equity stake in the target firm after FY2026-27, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions. Sapala has a presence in the fast-growing, Oligo and nucleic acid building blocks segment. "We see massive potential given it's a niche technology in the rapidly growing space. Nucleic acid based therapy targets diseases at a genetic level and has the potential to help patients immensely and c

US tech giant Intel halts expansion plan for $25 billion Israel chip plant

Intel did not give any specific reason for the decision and made no link to the ongoing war in Gaza, in which over 37,000 Palestinians have been killed

Brigade Group to invest Rs 8,000 cr in Chennai; develop 15 mn sq ft

Bengaluru-based real estate company aims to double growth in Chennai

Rs 740-cr IPO of ixigo parent Le Travenues Technology subscribed 98.1 times

The initial public offer of Le Travenues Technology, which operates travel booking platform ixigo, got subscribed 98.10 times on the closing day of subscription on Wednesday. The Rs 740-crore initial share sale received bids for 4,29,36,34,618 shares against 4,37,69,494 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The quota for non-institutional investors fetched 110.25 times subscription while the portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) got subscribed 106.73 times. The category for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) received 53.95 times subscription. The initial public offering (IPO) of Le Travenues Technology got subscribed 1.95 times on the first day of subscription on Monday. The IPO has a fresh issue of up to Rs 120 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 6,66,77,674 equity shares. Proceeds worth Rs 45 crore from the fresh issue will be used to fund the company's working capital requirements and Rs 26 crore will be utilised for investments in technology as well as data scie

IBBI proposes compliance procedures for IPs, seeks stakeholder feedback

The IBBI has proposed changes to the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) forms and compliance framework to reduce compliance burden on insolvency professionals, and sought stakeholders' comments by July 1. These changes will reduce the amount of information and data that insolvency professionals (IPs) need to submit, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing redundancy. The Insolvency Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has also proposed to remove duplicate submissions and simplification of the reporting process. Under the discussion paper issued on June 10, the IBBI said the proposed changes will "simplify the compliance process by combining various reporting system on IP and IBBI website into a single, centralised IBBI website, eliminating duplication, and making it easier for stakeholders to access and use". The IBBI -- a statutory body functioning under the corporate affairs ministry -- has invited stakeholders to provide comments on the discussion paper by July 1. The

Gains for Bata hinge on recovery hopes, rising premium portfolio

Government policies to improve consumption especially in tier 2 and tier 3 centres could help improve demand for footwear majors such as Bata

Battery Smart raises $65 mn in funding round led by LeapFrog Investments

Battery swapping network Battery Smart on Tuesday said it has raised USD 65 million in a funding round, comprising a mix of primary and secondary investments, led by LeapFrog Investments. The Series-B funding round also saw participation from new and existing investors, including MUFG Bank, Panasonic, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF), Blume Ventures, and British International Investment (BII), the company said in a statement. The freshly raised funds will be utilised to fuel the company's next phase of expansion, Battery Smart said. "The fresh capital will enable us to accelerate our expansion, enhance our technology, and strengthen our market presence," said Pulkit Khurana, Co-Founder and CEO, Battery Smart. Since the launch of its first swap station in the National Capital four years ago, the company has scaled to 1,000 stations across 30 cities, completing over 35 million swaps and has expanded its footprint nationwide with charging stations in tier 1, 2, and 3 cities, it ...

HCL Technologies launches Enterprise AI Foundry to speed up GenAI-led biz

IT services company HCL Technologies (HCLTech) on Monday announced the launch of Enterprise AI Foundry and said it will simplify and scale enterprise AI journeys across business value chains. An HCLTech release said that the integrated suite of assets combines data engineering and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with cognitive infrastructure to accelerate Generative AI (GenAI)-led transformation across business value chains. "HCLTech announced the launch of HCLTech Enterprise AI Foundry to simplify and scale enterprise AI journeys," the release said. HCLTech Enterprise AI Foundry is tuned for Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and designed to scale for on-premises infrastructure. "It removes the complexity of industrial-scale AI foundation models, data silos and overload of tools and frameworks, empowering IT leaders to establish seamless integration across IT and data assets," the release further said. It effectively enables business leaders

Citroen inks MoU with CAB-EEZ Infra Tech to supply 2,000 units of e-C3 EVs

French carmaker Citroen on Monday said it will supply 2,000 units of its electric vehicle e-C3 to urban e-mobility player CAB-EEZ Infra Tech Pvt Ltd over the year. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), under which the first 100 units of e-C3 were flagged off, Citroen India said in a statement. This further augments 200 e-C3 units already part of the Cab-E fleet taking the total to over 300 units operating across Mumbai and Pune, it added. "Cab-E has been one of the early adopters of the e-C3. Their continued choice of this product is a validation of Citroen's proposition as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions," Citroen India Brand Director, Shishir Mishra said. Cab-E Director & CEO Kuldip Ghosh said, "This partnership not only benefits stakeholders but also propels Cab-E to a leadership position in the electric urban mobility market." Citroen e-C3 offers a range of 320 kilometre (ARAI-certified) per single charge and can ...

Growing presence: D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick-commerce wagon

D2C brands growth in quick commerce has overtaken traditional e-commerce, and the channel is currently proving to be more profitable as well

Capital SFB aims to comply with conversion norms in 12-18 months

Capital SFB is not yet eligible to apply for a conversion to a universal bank because of net non-performing ratio

CCI proposes amendments to general rules, seeks feedback from stakeholders

Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sought stakeholder comments on the proposed amendments to the CCI (General) Regulations, 2009, following recent changes to the Competition Act. The amendments came from the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, which introduced new provisions and updating the existing ones in the Competition Act, 2002. The CCI has proposed updates to align the general regulations with the latest framework. As part of the proposed changes, the competition watchdog has detailed a process for implementing and monitoring its orders under various sections of the Act. This includes the appointment of independent agencies to oversee the implementation of the orders. These agencies, which could include, accounting firms, management consultancies, or professional organisations, will ensure compliance and reporting to any non-implementation to the CCI. Further, it will also maintain the confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest. Additionally

Nasdaq-listed ReNew Energy Global posts profit of Rs 414 crore in FY24

It said with the company signing 2.2 GW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) towards the end of the financial year, its portfolio has grown to 15.6 GW, as of May 2024