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AI to boost productivity, may lead to job cuts, says Chandra

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Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran highlighted the impact of AI on productivity and job losses. "It's a mixed bag. We need to reskill and upskill to handle this change. While there will be job losses, AI will create jobs in data management," Chandrasekaran, who is also TCS chairman, said at the company's AGM held virtually on Friday. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/zwkTBSt

Stripe goes 'invite-only' in India

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Core sector growth up at 6.2%

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Sensex clocks marginal gain after 5-day loss

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‘IBC resolved as many cases in 7 yrs as BIFR did in 30 yrs’

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated on Thursday that the seven-year-old Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has facilitated the rescue of 3,171 distressed companies and aided in the closure of those that are unviable. She pointed out that this is a significant improvement compared to the less than 3,500 cases resolved by the Board of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) during its over 30-year tenure, starting from 1987. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/iBkIPq1

RBI moves 100 tonnes gold from UK to its vaults in India

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Reserve Bank of India has moved 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its vaults in India, marking a significant shift in gold storage. The transfer was for logistical and storage diversification reasons. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/vhOxs3G

RBI puts curbs on 2 Edelweiss companies

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RBI has imposed restrictions on ECL Finance and EARCL, companies of the Edelweiss group, for 'evergreening' stressed loans, where lenders extend credit to borrowers unable to repay existing loans. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/TbQzdW2

MSMEs need common platform for freshers' hiring, training: CEOs

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MSMEs are facing challenges in availability and employability of technical school graduates and diploma holders. CEOs at a roundtable emphasized the need for a common platform for recruitment and training. Automation, digitalisation, and AI can address manpower shortage and quality issues. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/FZX7akn

SBI staff to not hold demat account outside group

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SBI prohibits employees from opening demat or trading accounts outside SBI Group without permission. They must close unauthorized accounts within six months to monitor stock market activities. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/dDkXE37

RIL gears up to enter quick commerce space

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Reliance Industries to launch quick commerce service through JioMart to compete with Blinkit, BigBasket, Instamart, and Zepto. JioMart plans to deliver groceries in 30 minutes across 1,000 cities, leveraging Reliance Retail's network. Walmart's Flipkart also entering quick commerce. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/D3c2MAL

Adani Enterprises gets nod for ₹16,600 crore share sale

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Adani Enterprises, part of Gautam Adani's Adani Group, secured board approval to raise Rs 16,600 crore ($2 billion), following Adani Energy Solutions' approval for Rs 12,500 crore ($1.5 billion), backed by investments from Rajiv Jain's GQG, Qatar Investment Authority, and TotalEnergies, overcoming challenges from a previous Hindenburg short-seller attack. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2ChdXf1

Adani in talks with Vijay Shekhar Sharma to acquire stake in Paytm

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Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani is considering buying a stake in One 97 Communications, the company behind Paytm, as confirmed by sources. This potential deal would mark Adani Group's entry into the fintech sector, competing with major players like Google Pay and Jio Financial. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Q0Av6Uh

Sweden's EQT raises $1.6 billion for Asia fund

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Sweden-based private equity firm EQT closed a new $1.6 billion Asia-focused fund, with India expected to receive the largest capital allotment. The PE firm raised more than its $750 million target and has already invested in the healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors in India, including acquiring a majority stake in Chennai's Indium Software. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/IKscGQU

Sensex hits 76,000 for first time, gives up gains amid volatility

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Sensex and Nifty faced profit booking and volatility ahead of major events, with investors cautious of knee-jerk reactions. Market awaits key economic data for near-term direction. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/1Yue52h

Dalal Street braces for volatility as Lok Sabha elections enter last leg

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10.46 lakh motor accident claims worth Rs 80,455 crore pending nationwide: RTI

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India's agrochemical industry poised to grow 9% CAGR over next few years: Report

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India's agrochemical sector, currently valued at approximately USD 10 billion, is expected to experience significant growth, reaching a projected value of over USD 14.5 billion by the conclusion of the 2027-28 financial year, according to a report published by Rubix Data Sciences, an analytics services provider. However, the industry encountered a 3% decline in the recently concluded 2023-24 financial year. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/SxQeFqW

India in trade deficit with nine of top 10 trading partners in 2023-24

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How RBI’s record Rs 2.1 lakh crore dividend payout to government may help improve India’s credit rating

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Several factors could have contributed to the record profit, including the significant increase in interest rates in the United States, where the RBI invests a substantial portion of its $644 billion foreign exchange reserves (Rs 54 lakh crore). from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/sZXGe2c

'India should impose wealth tax on ultra rich to tackle inequality'

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A new paper by the World Inequality Lab proposes an annual wealth tax and an inheritance tax for those with net wealth exceeding Rs 10 crore. The paper, authored by Thomas Piketty, Nitin Kumar Bharti, and others, aims to tackle wealth concentration at the top. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ltcuJOx

Google invests $350 million in Flipkart for minority stake

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Google has invested $350 million in Flipkart as part of a funding round led by Walmart, increasing Flipkart's valuation to over $35 billion. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Xk2LJ65

IndiGo nets nearly $1 billion annual profit, a first for Indian carriers

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Soon, all health insurance claims will be processed via centralised platform NHCX

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Patients who visit a hospital for treatment provide their insurance policy details or a card issued by the third-party administrator (TPA) or insurance company. The hospital then accesses the claim processing portal of the company and uploads the required documents for pre-authorisation or claim approval. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/5co0Owa

Two 10-rupee notes recovered from SS Shirala to go under the hammer in Mayfair

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Healthcare ads most violative, says ASCI

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LinkedIn, Nadella & others fined by RoC

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India's mcap crosses $5tn for 1st time, $1tn added in 6 mths

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Record bank profits to boost loans to poor, MSMEs: PM Modi

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PM Narendra Modi praised banks for record profits in FY24, aiding the poor, farmers, and MSMEs. Challenges like bad loan provisions, bank insolvency, and govt recapitalisation were overcome, leading to a significant banking sector turnaround. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/TfFGyag

Kumar, Pai not to renew advisory role with Byju's

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Veggies, pulses face heatwave price pressures

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Russia freezes Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, UniCredit assets

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CEA: Are futures & options trading volumes sign of progress or worry?

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A finance ministry official raised concerns about the impact of futures and options trading volumes on capital market growth and household savings. The discussion included financial sector development, Nirmala Sitharaman's caution, and various financial indicators like investments in physical assets, bank advances, and mutual funds. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/a9cvgNV

Government to work with private sector for development journey: Finance minister Sitharaman

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for higher manufacturing investment, contrary to some economists' advice. She emphasized collaboration with the private sector and addressed Raghuram Rajan's support for a services-led strategy. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ml5DWFz

Top Luxury Train In India! Jaw Dropping Pics of Maharajas' Express - Most Expensive Train by IRCTC

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Vedanta looks to pare debt with Rs 8,500 crore fund-raise

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Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta plans to raise Rs 8,500 crore in the fiscal year to reduce its debt of over Rs 56,300 crore through shares or debt securities, subject to shareholder approvals. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/5ValR06

'War ties': Norway fund to sell Adani Ports stake

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Norges Bank excludes Adani Ports from its pension fund over ethical concerns following COE's recommendations. Adani Ports' ties with Myanmar's armed forces led to the exclusion. The sale of its Myanmar port to Solar Energy raises questions about its current connections. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/TIrmD24

'Looking at right time to list Flipkart'

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Sensex swings 1,200 points, ends higher even as volatility spikes

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Dalal Street witnessed ongoing volatility with the sensex fluctuating over 1,200 points intraday, driven by domestic fund buying. India VIX surged, FIIs sold off funds, and news of new stocks on the MSCI index hinted at fresh FPI flows. Prashanth Tapse commented on the market's volatile trading session. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/pQyv3Gk

SBI hikes short-term FD rates, may push other PSBs to relook

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SBI increases short-term deposit rates by up to 75 basis points to boost liquidity, replacing wholesale deposits. The move follows GST outflows and equity sales by foreign institutional investors, pushing rivals to review rates too. Mention of MSID 110157382, public sector banks, Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC Bank, and Dinesh Khara's statements. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/OyKL4tl

Urban joblessness up to 6.7% in FY24 Q4 from 6.5% in Q3

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According to the most recent official data issued Wednesday, the unemployment rate for people aged 15 and up in metropolitan areas fell slightly to 6.7% in the January-March quarter of 2023-2024, down from 6.8% the previous year. Joblessness rate, which had soared to double digit during Covid, has stabilised over the months as curbs to ward off the pandemic lifted and economic activity gathered momentum. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/THWGFsI

OpenAI's chief scientist and co-founder is leaving the company

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Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, departs from the company following the removal of CEO Sam Altman, marking the end of a narrative that shocked Silicon Valley. Sutskever mentioned starting a new project, with Jakub Pachocki taking over as chief scientist and OpenAI unveiling a new edition of its ChatGPT chatbot, showcasing advancements in generative AI technology. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/hsK5kAD

Work with Sebi to avoid futures & options blowout, Finance minister Sitharaman tells exchanges

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of preventing an 'explosion' in retail futures & options to maintain investor confidence amid a shift to capital markets, while also addressing dollar appreciation, rupee trade, stability under PM Modi, and promoting an investment-led growth strategy with greater openness and transparency. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/aHziqEg

Election effect: Sensex swings 1k pts as FPIs keep up selling

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The Sensex experienced significant fluctuations, dropping almost 200 points before recovering and closing with a slight increase. Market sentiment is influenced by uncertainties related to polls and foreign fund selling activities. Foreign investors have sold stocks worth Rs 22,800 crore in May, while domestic investors have purchased stocks worth close to Rs 23,000 crore. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/SQonsxK

FPIs sell over Rs 17k cr stocks in 6 sessions on poll jitters

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Foreign fund managers in Mumbai are withdrawing funds due to increased market volatility caused by uncertainty about the Lok Sabha election results. Domestic institutions, especially mutual funds, have been significant purchasers on Dalal Street. Market players cite concerns related to polls and a surge in Chinese stocks as reasons for the fund outflow from India to China and Hong Kong. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/hD6pWsP

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana jobs boost! 1 lakh people to be trained to install solar panels in homes

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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: The ministries of renewable energy and skill development and entrepreneurship have collaboratively developed a "skilling plan" from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/BX3oet2

‘GenAI impact to be unimaginable’: TCS chairman N Chandrasekaran makes important observation

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N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), highlighted in the annual report 2024 the significant impact that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies will have on various sectors and countries in the future. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/lMxJynL

Microsoft-backed cloud platform ‘will bully Indians to agree with it’: Ola CEO

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Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder and CEO of Ola, announced the company's move to shift its workloads from Microsoft's Azure to its proprietary cloud platform named Krutrim. The decision was influenced by Aggarwal's concerns about cultural assimilation and ideological enforcement by Western tech giants. Ola's transition to Krutrim aims to promote Indian technology platforms and independence from Western monopolies. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/U0JjNe2

IRDAI approval paves way for Reliance Capital sale to IIHL

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The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has given approval for a third Indian investor to hold 26% in Reliance Nippon Life, Reliance General, and Reliance Health insurance companies. This move paves the way for IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) to acquire Reliance Capital. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/UYGgq16

Industrial output grows 5.8% in FY24, slows a tad in March

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Numbers released by the National Statistical Office on Friday showed the index of industrial production (IIP) rose an annual 4.9% in March, slightly lower than the downwardly revised 5.6% in Feb but above the 1.9% posted in March last year. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, industrial output growth rose to 5.8% from 5.2% in the previous year. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/H0xa3Ph

Small cars not disappearing anywhere, says Maruti Suzuki

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Sensex witnesses year's 2nd biggest fall, back at January level

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From an intra-day low at 72,334, sensex closed at 72,404, down 1,062 points. It was the second biggest fall this year. Nifty lost 345 points to close at 21,958 points. "Investors turned risk averse in the ongoing poll season and further lightened equity exposure to avoid being caught off guard," said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/dsOqhVv