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French giant Total rebranded to reflect shift to broad Energy business
TotalEnergies, as it is now called, said it produces and sells energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity
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Groupe Atlantic to invest Rs 68 cr for 50% stake in SHIL subsidiary
French company Groupe Atlantic would invest Rs 68.3 crore in Somany Home Innovation Limited (SHIL) for 50 per cent stake in its water heater business, as per a regulatory filing.
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US considering tariff on $2.4-bn French goods in response to digital tax
The decision sends a clear signal that the US will take action against digital tax regimes that discriminate or otherwise impose undue burdens on its firms, US Trade Representative said
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French firms aim at more in India
French companies would create more jobs in India in sectors such as manufacturing, information technology (IT), the industrial internet of things (IoT) and smart city projects, says France's largest employer federation, Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF). The body says it had discussion with both Indian and French companies, representatives from the Union government and business chambers Ficci and CII, to evaluate prospective sectors for growth. An MEDEF delegation had meetings in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. French president Emmanuel Macron makes an official visit to India later this year. About 450 French companies in manufacturing, defence, space, nuclear energy, smart cities and IT services employ 350,000 in India. "France and India have held strong trade ties for more than two decades. During this visit, we have held many discussions with the private sector and with our Indian counterparts in the government and industry, to source viable opportunities for both our ...
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